Derby County will be looking to extend their recent home form when they face Birmingham City. Derby have won their last three home games in the Championship.
Derby’s Home Strength
Derby are aiming for their fourth consecutive home win in the Championship. The last time they achieved this was in January-February 2021 under Wayne Rooney.
Birmingham’s Away Woes
Birmingham have struggled for goals in away games this season. Only Sheffield Wednesday (13) have scored fewer goals in Championship away games than Birmingham (15) this season.
Indeed, the Blues have lost and failed to score in their most recent two (0-3 v Millwall and 0-1 v Charlton).
Head-to-Head Form
Derby are winless in their last four league games against Birmingham (D2 L2). They last had a longer run without beating them between 1996 and 2009 (7 games – D3 L4).
Birmingham and Derby drew in this season’s reverse fixture (1-1 on Boxing Day 2025). Despite the Blues having their highest possession average (73.7%) and second-most shots (25) in a Championship match this season.
Possession and Wins
Derby have the most Championship wins in games with fewer than 40% possession this season (12). They also did so in their most recent league outing (1-0 v Portsmouth with 32.5% possession).
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.