Derby County travels to face Stoke City in the Championship on Saturday afternoon, continuing their quest for an elusive away win. Currently, the Rams sit in 12th place, having gone unbeaten in their last four matches, but struggling with three consecutive 1-1 draws.
Before the international break, Derby secured a solid 2-0 victory over QPR and managed to earn their first away points of the season against Millwall and Oxford United. Last weekend, they returned to Pride Park to face Hull City, where they initially fell behind but equalized thanks to a looping header from 19-year-old striker Dajaune Brown.
As they prepare to face Stoke, Derby will be looking to build on their recent form and finally claim that important away victory.
As they prepare to face Derby County at home, Stoke supporters are hopeful for a turnaround in fortunes. Jacob Hackett notes that while Derby has yet to secure an away victory, their recent draws against Millwall and Oxford marked a positive shift. For Derby, the challenge will be to build on this momentum and finally claim those three crucial points as they head back to the East Midlands.
“I am still not quite convinced of Derby County’s ability to kill off games away from home, so my gut feeling is that the Potters will take a narrow win.”
James Ray suggests that Stoke City has a promising chance to claim all three points in their upcoming match against Derby County. While Stoke has shown improvement under manager Narcis Pelach, translating those performances into wins has been challenging. Ray notes Derby’s struggle to perform as strongly on the road compared to their form at Pride Park, giving Stoke a solid opportunity for a victory. However, he also acknowledges Derby’s resilience in turning potential losses into draws during away games. Given Stoke’s ongoing challenge to convert strong displays into consistent results, Ray believes Derby might manage to secure a point in a hard-fought match.
