Bristol City vs Derby: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bristol City prepare to host Derby County on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Nield, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Bristol City, currently 9th in the standings with 47 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 25 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Derby County, sitting 6th with 48 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 27 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Bristol City and Derby County have favored Derby County, with Derby County claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-5). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Wrexham, Bristol City recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Vitek, Atkinson, Dickie, Tanner , Borges, Randell, Morsy, Sykes, Twine , Horvat, Riis. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Derby County's last outing came against Swansea, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Vickers, Elder, Clarke, Sanderson, Ward, Fraulo, Ozoh, Brewster, Szmodics, Brereton Diaz, Agyemang. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Bristol City are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Derby County are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Bristol City's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Derby County's games average 2.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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