Burnley U21 and Derby County U21 face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at The County Ground on Friday, 18/09/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for The Clarets vs Derby County U21, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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👉 Our prediction is: Derby County U21 to win

Take Derby County U21 lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.

Indeed, we are tipping Derby County U21 to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 2.37 to win. We see Derby County U21 matching up well with Burnley U21, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Burnley U21 and Derby County U21 both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

The Clarets preview

Burnley U21 comes into the match having played 3 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses.

Burnley U21's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.

The offence system of Burnley U21 is led by Kian McMahon-Brown as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Oliver Pimlott, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 2.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 50 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 2.17.

Derby County U21 preview

On the other hand, Derby County U21 comes into the match having played 3 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses.

Derby County U21's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 2.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.42.

The offence system of Derby County U21 is led by Justin Oguntolu as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Cameron Wilson, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 2.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 53 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 2.21.

Head to head: Burnley U21 vs Derby County U21

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Home Team

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Burnley U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L D

0.2

Home L L L D L

0.2

Away L L D W L

0.8

Away Team

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Derby County U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W L L

0.8

Home L D W W W

2

Away W L L L D

0.8

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Published on 17 September 2026, at 12:55 Last updated on 17 September 2026, at 12:55
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.