Derby County face Watford at Pride Park, Derby on Saturday, Nov 28 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Derby County come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Watford travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Derby County face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Watford have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Derby County won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Derby County a slight edge, but Watford are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.