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Derby County

06 Nov 2026 20:00

Bolton Wanderers

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Derby County to win 2.33

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Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/11/2026

Championship · 15

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2: Bolton Wanderers to win

2.78 on 1xBet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 04 Nov 2026 at 23:35 · Odds are subject to change

Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers Preview

Derby County's season has gone from bad to worse, with the Rams rooted in 23rd place on a mere seven points from 14 fixtures. Their winless run has now stretched to 11 matches, and Tuesday's humiliating 4-0 home defeat to Norwich City laid bare the scale of the crisis at Pride Park. Manager John Eustace is under serious pressure, with his side yet to record a single home victory this term, scoring just four goals across seven attempts.

Bolton Wanderers snapped a three-match winless sequence with a disciplined 1-0 victory at Charlton Athletic on Tuesday, a result that underlined their resilience on the road. Steven Schumacher's side sit 16th with 17 points, comfortably clear of the bottom three. Their away form has been a genuine strength, collecting 10 points from their last six travels. Fitness concerns linger over Atsuki Ito and Gavin Bazunu, though Josh Sheehan remains an ever-present in midfield.

Derby's home record this season is nothing short of dire: zero wins, two draws, five defeats, just four goals scored and 14 conceded at Pride Park. Their recent 4-0 capitulation against Norwich underlined the scale of the crisis facing John Eustace. An 11-match winless streak offers little reason for optimism, and the Rams look short of confidence at both ends of the pitch.

Bolton, by contrast, arrive with genuine momentum after breaking a three-match winless run with a clean sheet victory at Charlton. Steven Schumacher's side have collected 10 points from their last six away fixtures, a record that stands in stark contrast to Derby's wretched home form. Sitting 10 points clear of their hosts, Bolton carry the composure of a side comfortable in this division.

The away win at 2.78 represents strong value given the form disparity. Bolton's defensive solidity on the road, combined with Derby's inability to score at home, also makes under 2.5 goals at 2.15 an appealing secondary selection. Historical head-to-head records favour Derby at this ground, but current form trumps past results when the gap in quality is this pronounced. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers

• Derby winless in 11 consecutive league matches
• Bolton collected 10 points from six away games
• Rams scored only four home goals all season

Bolton's 4-2-3-1 is the more settled shape heading into this Championship clash, drawn from multiple credible sources, while Derby's 4-4-2 carries a speculated tag from a single outlet, with one midfield slot still unresolved following Szmodics' injury. That asymmetry means the home side's exact engine room remains genuinely unclear.

Bolton's double pivot of Simons and Sheehan should offer defensive cover against Derby's wide midfield pairing, though the doubtful statuses of Forino-Joseph and Ito add their own layer of uncertainty to the away side. Junior Iling drifting in from the left could be the most dangerous creative thread on the night.

How to Watch Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers Match?

What time is Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers?

Derby County host Bolton Wanderers at Pride Park Stadium on 6 November 2026, with kickoff set for 20:00 GMT.

Where is Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers being played?

This Championship fixture takes place at Pride Park Stadium, home ground of Derby County.

How Can I Watch Derby County vs Bolton Wanderers on TV and Live Stream?

This match is available to watch via Sky Sports and their streaming platforms in the United Kingdom.