Derby County U21 and Sunderland U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at on Monday, 06/04/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Derby County U21 vs The Young Black Cats, 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 Sunderland U21

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Under 3.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Derby County U21 and Sunderland U21, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Sunderland U21 has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Derby County U21 preview

Derby County U21 comes into the match having played 18 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 0.94 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.

Derby County U21's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.28 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.28.

The offence system of Derby County U21 is led by Justin Oguntolu as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 6 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 2.11 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 2.11.

The Young Black Cats preview

On the other hand, Sunderland U21 comes into the match having played 19 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.47 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.

Sunderland U21's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 2.11 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.11.

The offence system of Sunderland U21 is led by Ahmed Abdullahi as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Charlie Dinsdale, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 2.

Head to head: Derby County U21 vs Sunderland U21

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

Home Team

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Derby County U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W L D

2

Home W W W D D

2.2

Away L D D L W

1

Away Team

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Sunderland U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W W

2

Home D W W W D

2.2

Away L W W W D

2

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Published on 6 April 2026, at 07:23 Last updated on 6 April 2026, at 20:04
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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