Brentford U21 vs Derby County U21: result 4-2 and analysis
Premier League CupGroup StageKick-off on October 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC)Wheatsheaf Park, Staines, Surrey
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What was the result of Brentford U21 vs Derby County U21?
Brentford U21 won 4-2 on October 10, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 2′J. WheelerBrentford U21
- 15′Isaac HollandBrentford U21
- 22′J. WheelerBrentford U21
- 48′J. NwosuBrentford U21
- 66′J. OguntoluDerby County U21
- 76′J. OguntoluDerby County U21
What had the model predicted before the match?
Before kick-off, the Footlab AI model gave a Brentford U21 win at 57%: prediction correct. Most likely score announced: 2-1. Actual score: 4-2.
Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Brentford U21 have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Derby County U21 have 6, 1 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Milton Keynes Dons(away) | 1-7 | EFL Trophy |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Bromley(away) | 1-0 | EFL Trophy |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Manchester United U21(away) | 2-3 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Everton U21(home) | 0-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Hull City U21(away) | 1-1 | Premier League Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Burnley U21(away) | 1-4 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur U21(home) | 1-3 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Gateshead(away) | 3-1 | National League Cup |
| Aug 31, 2026 | West Bromwich Albion U21(home) | 4-4 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Reading U21(away) | 3-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 Brentford U21 wins, 0 draws, 1 Derby County U21 win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brentford U21 2-0 Derby County U21 | Professional Development League |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Derby County U21 1-4 Brentford U21 | Premier League Cup |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Brentford U21 0-1 Derby County U21 | Premier League Cup |
Last archived meeting: Brentford U21 vs Derby County U21 on Apr 27, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Brentford U21 score 2.3 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Derby County U21 score 1.7 and concede 2.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford U21 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 4 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Derby County U21 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Brentford U21 sit 2nd in Premier League Cup (12 points from 6 matches) and Derby County U21 sit 3rd (5 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Brentford U21Group E | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Derby County U21Group B | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 5 |
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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
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