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Derby County and Leicester City renew acquaintances on matchday 19 of the EFL Championship on Saturday. The two sides are in different halves of the standings, albeit separated by just two points.
John Eustace's Derby are coming off a 2-1 loss at Middlesbrough at the weekend. Following Patrick Agyemang's second-minute opener for the visitors, Boro restored parity through Matt Targett 15 minutes from time.
Middlesbrough completed their comeback with Morgan Whittaker's winner nine minutes later as the Rams lost for the second time in three games to drop to 11th in the points table, with 26 points from 18 matches, winning seven.
Meanwhile, Marti Cifuentes' Leicester are fresh off a surprise 3-2 home defeat to struggling Sheffield United. The Foxes conceded twice inside four minutes and a third 28 minutes later to face a huge deficit at the break.
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Although they reduced arrears through Stephy Mavididi eight minutes into the second period before Jordan James scored seven minutes from time, an equalizer wasn't to be as Sheffield won their third straight game. The Foxes are down in 16th, with 24 points from 18 outings, winning six.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Derby-Leicester Championship skirmish at Pride Park Stadium.
Derby County vs Leicester City head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 108 meetings across competitions, Derby lead Leicester 46-34 but lost 3-1 away in the FA Cup, in their last matchup in February 2017.
- The Rams have won once in 11 editions of the fixture, losing nine, including nine times in the Championship.
- Derby have won thrice in their last five home games - all in the Championship - losing one.
- The Foxes have won twice in their last five road outings - all in the Championship - losing thrice.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Derby: L-W-L-W-W; Leicester: L-L-W-W-D
Derby County vs Leicester City prediction
Neither side have had the campaign they would have hoped for as we approach the midway point of the season. Having won the Championship just over a year ago, Leicester are back in the second tier after a forgettable top-flight campaign.
The Foxes have blown hot and cold as they look to return to the first tier at the first time of asking. Meanwhile, Derby are five places and two points better off than the visitors but hold a significant head-to-head advantage.
However, Leicester have dominated recent meetings, going unbeaten in four visits to Derby, winning three. With the Foxes looking to climb up the standings after a rocky start, expect them to take all three points.
Prediction: Derby County 1-2 Leicester City
Derby County vs Leicester City betting tips
Tip-1: Leicester to win
Tip-2: Both sides to score (Both teams have netted in their last four clashes.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals (Six of their last seven clashes have had at least two goals.)
