Middlesbrough U21 vs Derby County U21 Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 9 November 2026
🔊 The match between Middlesbrough U21 and Derby County U21 is marked by two trends: the hosts have gone seven matches without a win, while almost every other match involving the visitors turns into a high-scoring contest. The contrast between Middlesbrough U21's poor form and the high goal totals in Derby County U21's matches stands out.
Head-to-Head
📊 In their most recent head-to-head match in Premier League 2 on 20 March 2026, Derby County U21 beat Middlesbrough U21 1-0. With possession even, Middlesbrough U21 had more shots - 9 to 5 - and took nine corners to Derby County U21’s two, but failed to score.
In seven head-to-head matches, Middlesbrough U21 have won four and Derby County U21 three, with no draws. Middlesbrough U21 have won all three meetings on their home ground, while the teams' overall goal tally is level at 12:12.
Head-to-head statistics Middlesbrough U21 - Derby County U21
Middlesbrough U23 Team Overview
Middlesbrough U21 beat Valencia U21 3-2 at home in their last match in the Premier League International Cup . They won despite having 32% possession and fewer shots - 14 to 21.
Middlesbrough U21 are going through a difficult spell: they have not won any of their last seven matches, and their last five have brought just two draws and three defeats. They average 1.8 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match. Their defence remains vulnerable, as reflected in their season average of 2.33 goals conceded per match.
Match Results: Middlesbrough U23
Derby County U23 Team Overview
In their last National League Cup match on , Derby County U21 drew 2-2 away to Wealdstone. The visitors had 72% possession but trailed 1-3 in shots on target and 3-14 in corners; they also received a red card.
Derby County U21 have also struggled for consistency, with two wins and three defeats in their last five matches. Their attack has been prolific, averaging 2.2 goals scored per game, while they have conceded 2.5. This season, both figures are even higher, at 2.67 per match.
Match Results: Derby County U23
Prediction for the 1st half
Derby County U21 have scored in the first half in five consecutive away matches. We pick Derby County U21 First-Half Team Total Goals - Over 0.5 at odds of 1.8.
Match Result Prediction
Middlesbrough U21 have gone seven matches without a win and have not won any of their six matches this season. Derby County U21 have won two of their three away matches this season. Given their away results, we pick Derby County U21 - Double Chance X2 at odds of 1.85.
Total Goals Prediction
Over 3.5 goals have been scored in 12 of Derby County U21's last 13 matches. This season, the team have scored and conceded an average of 2.67 goals per match in each case. Middlesbrough U21 have conceded an average of 2.33 goals per home match this season and scored an average of 2 goals in their last ten home matches. These figures support a bet on Total Goals - Over 3.5 at odds of 1.79.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Middlesbrough U21 have scored and conceded in nine of their last ten matches. At home, they have scored in 11 of their last 12 games and conceded in 14 of their last 15. Derby County U21 have scored and conceded an average of 2 goals per game in their last ten away matches. Therefore, we pick Both Teams to Score - Yes at odds of 1.33.
High-Risk Bet
Middlesbrough U21 have scored in the first half at home in eight of their last nine league matches. Derby County U21 have scored in the first half away from home in five consecutive matches. Both trends relate to the relevant period, but each concerns only one team scoring, so the combined outcome remains riskier. We pick Both Teams to Score in the First Half - Yes at odds of 2.79.
Safer Bet
Middlesbrough U21 have scored fewer than 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine league matches. This season, they have averaged 1.67 goals per home game. Their average over the last ten home matches is 2 goals, also below the selected line. We pick Middlesbrough U21 Team Total Goals - Under 2.5 at odds of 1.39.
*The odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm’s calculations, the top three scorelines are 2-1 (7.44%), 1-1 (7.26%) and 2-2 (7.04%). Of these, 2-1 has the highest probability. The probabilities of the other two scorelines are 7.26% and 7.04%, respectively.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both teams go into the match without much to play for in the standings, which usually leads to a more open game and increases the likelihood of plenty of goals. Derby County U21 are regularly involved in high-scoring matches: over 3.5 goals has landed in 12 of their last 13 games. Middlesbrough U21's defence makes plenty of mistakes, while their attack is capable of exploiting their opponents' weaknesses. The main pick is Total Goals - Over 3.5.
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