Match

Birmingham City U21 vs Derby County U21: prediction and stats

Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on October 19, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Liberty Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Birmingham City U21Derby County U21

The Footlab model makes Derby County U21 the favourite at 41%, against 22% for a draw and 37% for Birmingham City U21. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Birmingham City U21 vs Derby County U21?

A very open match: only 41 Elo points separate Birmingham City U21 (1,627) and Derby County U21 (1,668).

Birmingham City U21 win37 %
Draw22 %
Derby County U21 win41 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Birmingham City U21 have 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats; Derby County U21 have 5, 3 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Birmingham City U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 18, 2026Boston United(away)3-2National League Cup
Aug 14, 2026Swansea City U21(away)0-3Premier League Cup
Apr 10, 2026Ipswich Town U21(home)0-3Premier League 2 Division One
Apr 3, 2026Everton U21(home)1-1Premier League 2 Division One
Mar 20, 2026Manchester City U21(home)1-5Premier League 2 Division One
Derby County U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Reading U21(away)3-1Premier League 2 Division One
Aug 18, 2026FC Halifax Town(away)2-6National League Cup
Aug 14, 2026Hull City U21(home)1-4Premier League Cup
Aug 1, 2026Carlisle(home)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Apr 27, 2026Brentford U21(away)0-2Professional Development League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 1 meetings: 1 Birmingham City U21 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Derby County U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2025Derby County U21 0-3 Birmingham City U21Premier League 2 Division One

Last archived meeting: Derby County U21 vs Birmingham City U21 on Aug 23, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Birmingham City U21 score 1.1 and concede 2.7 goals per match over their last 15; Derby County U21 score 1.3 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 75% probability of over 2.5 goals and 74% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Birmingham City U211.12.709/1511/15
Derby County U211.32.339/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Derby County U211100313

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Birmingham City U21 vs Derby County U21?
The Footlab model makes Derby County U21 the favourite at 41%, against 22% for a draw and 37% for Birmingham City U21.
Where and when is Birmingham City U21 vs Derby County U21 played?
Birmingham City U21 vs Derby County U21 is played on October 19, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Liberty Way, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 75% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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