Derby County U21 and Manchester City U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at on Friday, 03/04/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Derby County U21 vs Manchester City 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 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 comes into the match having played 17 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 0.82 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.
Derby County U21's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.29 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.
The offence system of Derby County U21 is led by Justin Oguntolu as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 5 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 38 goals with an average of 2.24 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 2.24.
Manchester City U21 preview
On the other hand, Manchester City U21 comes into the match having played 18 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 2.06 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses.
Manchester City U21's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 56 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 3.11 goals per match. The season's average stands at 3.
The offence system of Manchester City U21 is led by Matthew Warhurst as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryan McAidoo, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1.11 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.
Head to head: Derby County U21 vs Manchester City U21
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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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