Derby looking to Ram home Championship survival charge over Preston
- James M Buttler
- Apr 1
- 1 min read
James Buttler fancies Derby County to continue their great escape bid against Preston on Tuesday evening in the Championship.
Derby County's resurgence has given them a fighting chance at Championship survival, as they head into this clash with Preston North End on the back of three consecutive league wins. The Rams have collected a crucial nine points from recent victories over Blackburn Rovers, Coventry City, and relegation rivals Plymouth Argyle.
Now just two points from safety, Derby will be hungry to make it four straight wins, especially at Pride Park, where they've secured 27 points from 19 matches this season.
Marcus Harness has been instrumental in Derby’s revival, netting a brace in their latest 3-2 win over Plymouth. With the experienced additions of Kemar Roofe, Jeff Hendrick, and Erik Pieters since the January transfer window, John Eustace’s side looks well-equipped for their survival battle.
Preston North End, meanwhile, are limping towards the end of the season. After their FA Cup exit against Aston Villa, the Lilywhites’ playoff hopes have all but faded, leaving them in a mid-table position. They’ve managed just one win from their last six league outings (D3, L2), and recent injuries and suspensions have further hampered Paul Heckingbottom’s squad.
Preston have also struggled against Derby in recent meetings, failing to win their last three Championship encounters. Betting on Derby to win with Harness scoring anytime, offers value given their recent form and attacking prowess. That brings a price of 15/1 with Unibet.
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