Derby County U21 and Manchester City U21 face each other on Friday 04.03.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Derby County U21's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Derby County U21 and Manchester City U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Derby County U21 vs Manchester City U21
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Derby County U21 preview
Derby County U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 17 matches, Derby County U21 secured 3 victories, 5 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.82 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Derby County U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Derby County U21 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 22 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 1.29 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Justin Oguntolu, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Cameron Wilson has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Derby County U21 has conceded 38 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 2.24 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.24 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Manchester City U21 preview
Manchester City U21 comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 12 victories, 1 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 2.06 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses.
Manchester City U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 63 goals during this period. Of that total, 56 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 3.11 goals per game. The overall season average is 3.
Manchester City U21's offensive system is led by Matthew Warhurst, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ryan McAidoo. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1.11 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 28 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.33 per match.
Head to head: Derby County U21 vs Manchester City U21
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Derby County U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D D L |
1.6 |
| Away | L D D L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 18% | 25% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.53 | 2 | 4.89 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 0.63 | 1.89 |
| Conceded | 2.24 | 1.38 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 13% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 38% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 75% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 35% | 13% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.09 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.41 | 1.6 |
Manchester City U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 89% | 44% |
| Goals | 4.22 | 4.44 | 4 |
| Scored | 3.11 | 3.89 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 0.56 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 67% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 35% | 100% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.92 | 1.87 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
0.96 | 0.86 | 1.07 |
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