Derby County vs Swansea City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 29/08

Main prediction: Derby County to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance Swansea City

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Derby County and Swansea City meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 29/08 (Saturday), at Pride Park Stadium, at 12:30.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Derby County have won 1 time(s). Swansea City have won 2. Derby County are the favourites with a 41% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Derby County vs Swansea City.

Prediction for Derby County vs Swansea City

Overview Derby County vs Swansea City

Derby County are favourites, with a 41% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Swansea City Association Football Club Limited win are at 3.45 and a draw at 8.

In the EFL Championship, Derby County have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded. The top scorer is Bobby Clark, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Swansea City have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Adam Uche Idah is the top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Derby County and Swansea City

In 18 clashes between Derby County and Swansea City, the record is balanced: 6 win(s) for each side and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/02/2026, in the EFL Championship. Score: Derby County 2-0 Swansea City.

A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Derby County vs Swansea City even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.

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Derby County: current form

Derby County have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Bobby Clark (1 goal(s))

Swansea City: current form

Meanwhile, Swansea City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Adam Uche Idah (1 goal(s))

Derby County vs Swansea City key players

In the EFL Championship, Bobby Clark carries Derby County (The Rams) Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Bobby Clark, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Carlton Morris has 12 goal(s).

On the other side, Adam Uche Idah is the name that frightens the most for The Swans with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Žan Vipotnik leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Žan Vipotnik has accumulated 23 goal(s).

Derby County vs Swansea City statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Derby County have an average of 11.5 corners and 4 cards per match. Swansea City have 9 corners and 2.5 cards. Check the statistics for Derby County vs Swansea City in the table below.

Derby County

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Swansea City

Away

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Points & Results

• 0.50
  PPG
  2
• 0%
  Wins
  50%
• 50%
  First to Score
  0%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.50
  Scored/game
  1
• 2
  Conceded/game
  0.50
• 1.68
  xG
  0.99
• 1.72
  xGA
  1.01

Trends

• 100%
  Both Score
  50%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  50%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  50%

More tips for Derby County vs Swansea City

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Correct score prediction for Derby County vs Swansea City

The favoritism in the odds points to Derby County. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Derby County 1-0 Swansea City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Derby County vs Swansea City

Check out where to watch the live match between Swansea City and Derby County:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Derby County and Swansea City

The line-ups for Derby County vs Swansea City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Derby County (The Rams) Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Swansea City Association Football Club Limited line-up

The Swansea City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Derby County vs Swansea City

Match: Derby County vs Swansea City

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 29/08/2026

Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Pride Park Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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