Blackpool 1-3 Derby – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson model rates Derby at 40% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Blackpool face Derby.
✍️ Match Preview
Match Analysis
Blackpool host Derby at Bloomfield Road in League One (matchday 11). Kick-off is Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 20:45 UK time.
Form Guide
Blackpool — last 10 games: 5W 3D 2L, averaging 1.80 points per game. Last five: L W L W W. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence.
Blackpool's home record over their last 10 home games: 4W 2D 4L (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Across their last 10 games, Derby have recorded 4W 2D 4L — 1.40 PPG. Last five: W L D W D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Derby's form when playing away from home: 6W 1D 3L across their last 10 road games (1.90 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Their away PPG of 1.90 exceeds their overall 1.40 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Blackpool 1.80 PPG, Derby 1.40 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H Record
The H2H picture is flat: the 2 H2H matches we hold have produced 0 wins for Blackpool, 2 for Derby and 0 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here. With only 2 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 2 H2H matches in our data have been tight, averaging just 1.5 goals per game — a meaningful input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent of those, on 30 Apr 2022, ended Blackpool 0–2 Derby — a Derby win.
With a balanced win record and just 1.5 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
Blackpool in-play and half-time data (last 55 games, 27 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 74% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 46% of the time; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (home games); they fail to score in 40% of games.
Derby in-play and half-time data (last 55 games, 27 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 67% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 59% of the time; of the 24 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; of the 12 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 33%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Blackpool 44% versus Derby 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Blackpool 46% | Derby 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Blackpool 1.18 xG and Derby 1.35 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Blackpool attack 1.039 / defence 0.874 | Derby attack 1.399 / defence 0.950. League average goals — home 1.197 / away 1.104. Derby have an above-average attack rating of 1.399, which lifts their away xG to 1.35. Data: built from Blackpool's last 9 games and Derby's last 55.
Result probabilities: Blackpool 32% | Draw 27% | Derby 40%. Fair-value odds: Blackpool 3.09 | Draw 3.66 | Derby 2.48. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS Yes probability 52% | Total xG 2.53. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.53 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 52% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Derby are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Derby offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.53 combined xG gives a 54% probability to Under 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
Poisson assigns a 52% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Blackpool 50% (last 10 home games) | Derby 50% (last 10 away games).
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Blackpool vs Derby | Competition: League One, matchday 11 | Venue: Bloomfield Road • Kick-off: Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 20:45 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Blackpool 32% | Draw 27% | Derby 40% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% (Under 54%) | BTTS Yes 52% (No 48%) | xG Blackpool 1.18 / Derby 1.35 • Poisson strength factors: Blackpool attack 1.039 / def 0.874 | Derby attack 1.399 / def 0.950 | league avg home 1.197 / away 1.104 • Poisson stance: Derby (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.18
Blackpool xG
Expected Goals
1.35
Derby xG
52%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Blackpool vs Derby FAQs
What time does Blackpool vs Derby kick off?
Blackpool vs Derby kicked off at 20:45 UK time on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at Bloomfield Road.
What was the final score in Blackpool vs Derby?
Blackpool 1 - 3 Derby.
Where is Blackpool vs Derby being played?
The match is being played at Bloomfield Road.
What competition is Blackpool vs Derby part of?
Blackpool vs Derby is a League One fixture (matchday 11) (England).
Who is favourite to win Blackpool vs Derby?
Our statistical model gives Blackpool a 32% chance of winning, Derby a 40% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Derby the favourite.
Will both teams score in Blackpool vs Derby?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Blackpool and Derby will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Blackpool vs Derby have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (54%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Blackpool's attack at 1.04x the league average against Derby's defence at 0.95x — combine the two and it projects 1.18 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Derby's attack versus Blackpool's defence, projects 1.35 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Blackpool's last 9 games and Derby's last 55 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (9.6%), 0-1 (9.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Derby Win
32%
3.09
27%
3.66
40%
2.48
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.7%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.7%
Away win
1 – 0
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.18
Blackpool xG
Total xG
2.53
1.35
Derby xG
3.09
32%
Home win
3.66
27%
Draw
2.48
40%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.94
48%
BTTS No
2.07
Clean Sheet
26%
3.86
31%
3.26
Win to Nil
8%
11.93
12%
8.08
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.0 | 10.7 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.4 | 12.7 | 8.6 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Blackpool vs Derby Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Blackpool vs Derby?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are Blackpool and Derby expected to score?
The model projects 1.18 expected goals for Blackpool and 1.35 for Derby, a combined total of 2.53.
How confident is the prediction model for Blackpool vs Derby?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 55 outings, Blackpool have picked up 1.07 PPG on a 15W 14D 26L record — L-W-L-W-W across the most recent five.
Derby's form line: 25W 15D 15L from 55 games, 1.64 PPG, last five W-L-D-W-D.
Put side by side, Derby are the form team by 0.57 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Blackpool.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Blackpool have posted 1.19 PPG from their last 27 home games (8W 8D 11L).
On the road, Derby have gone 11W 7D 9L from their last 27 away games — 1.48 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Blackpool are averaging 1.04 goals scored and 1.44 conceded per game recently; Derby are on 1.47 scored and 1.00 conceded.
Defensively: Derby in 38% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 55 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Blackpool
Blended
Derby
Blended
Blackpool (Home) vs Derby (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Blackpool
Blended
Derby
Blended
❓ Blackpool vs Derby Form FAQs
What form are Blackpool and Derby in coming into this match?
Blackpool have gone 15W 14D 26L in their last 55 games (1.07 PPG), while Derby have gone 25W 15D 15L in their last 55 (1.64 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Blackpool at home or Derby away?
Derby's away record (1.48 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Blackpool at home: 1.19 PPG; Derby away: 1.48 PPG.
Have Blackpool or Derby been keeping clean sheets recently?
Blackpool have kept a clean sheet in 29% of their recent games, Derby in 38%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 4 H2H matches in our data, going back to December 2021. They cover more than one competition — Championship, League One. The most recent in our data was on 29 March 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
Derby have won the most recent 4 H2H matches in our data — the current momentum in this pairing sits with them.
Blackpool's record when hosting Derby specifically: 0W 0D 2L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
0
Blackpool
0
Draws
4
Derby
Recent Meetings
❓ Blackpool vs Derby H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Blackpool and Derby?
Across the 4 head-to-head matches in our data, Blackpool have won 0, Derby have won 4, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Blackpool and Derby last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 29 March 2024: Derby 1-0 Blackpool.
Who has won more matches between Blackpool and Derby?
Derby have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 4 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Blackpool are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Derby are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 27% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Blackpool 48%, Derby 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 48% (Blackpool) and 44% (Derby).
On the defensive side: Derby in 33%; Blackpool have failed to score in 41% of games; Derby in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Blackpool home games / Derby away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Blackpool vs Derby Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Blackpool and Derby matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Blackpool's recent matches and 48% of Derby's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Blackpool and Derby matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 48% of Blackpool's recent games and 44% of Derby's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Blackpool and Derby matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 74% of Blackpool's recent matches and 67% of Derby's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Derby cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over Blackpool.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Derby beat Blackpool 1-3 at Bloomfield Road, Regular Season - 11, in the League One. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Blackpool 1.18 xG and Derby 1.35 xG, a combined 2.53. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. Derby outscored their 1.35 projection by 1.6. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Blackpool attack 1.04 / defence 0.87 against Derby attack 1.40 / defence 0.95, drawn from 9/55 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Blackpool 32% | Draw 27% | Derby 40%, with Derby to win its most likely call at 40%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 46%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 72% and landed. Over 3.5 was 25% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Blackpool 46%, Derby 46%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Blackpool's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did.
Derby's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Derby arrived the stronger side — 1.64 PPG against 1.07. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Blackpool (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.33 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Derby (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.37 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
Related fixtures
More League One fixtures — matchday 11
All League One fixtures →
More UK football predictions →