Burnley U21 and Derby County U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at The County Ground on Monday, 23/02/2026, 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.

APWin predictions for Burnley U21 vs Derby County U21

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

1st Half Under 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Burnley U21 to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Burnley U21 vs Derby County U21, where we have Burnley U21 to win the first half as our best bet.

Burnley U21 has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Burnley U21 taking an advantage into half-time.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Burnley U21 and Derby County U21 are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

The Clarets preview

Burnley U21 comes into the match having played 14 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 0.57 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses.

Burnley U21's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.21 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.

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, Michael Mellon, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 2.36 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 14 matches, resulting in an average of 2.36.

Derby County U21 preview

On the other hand, Derby County U21 comes into the match having played 13 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 0.54 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses.

Derby County U21's attack has scored 14 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.08 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.08.

The offence system of Derby County U21 is led by Owen Eames as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Isaac Gordon, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 2.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 2.38.

Head to head: Burnley U21 vs Derby County U21

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Burnley U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L D L

0.57

Home L D L L L

0.14

Away D L L L W

1

Away Team

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Derby County U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L D W

0.54

Home D D L L L

0.33

Away D L W D L

0.71

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Published on 23 February 2026, at 13:33 Last updated on 23 February 2026, at 13:33
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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