Derby – Southampton

Derby travel to Southampton for a clash that starkly highlights the gap between the two sides this season. Sitting 22nd with just four points from six games, Derby have managed only one win and a single draw while conceding 13 goals, whereas Southampton sit second on 14 points, boasting four victories and two draws and a healthy +10 goal difference. The disparity in form makes the Saints clear favourites, yet Derby will be desperate to turn their fortunes around and close the six‑point gap that separates them from safety. A win for Derby would be a massive boost, but the statistical odds heavily favour Southampton to extend their strong start to the campaign.