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Championship — Matchday 2
Derby
vs
Cardiff
Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 14:00 UTC
1X2
37.5%
30.9%
31.6%
Derby 37.5%
Draw 30.9%
Cardiff 31.6%
Over/Under 2.5
42.3%
57.7%
Over 2.5 42.3%
Under 2.5 57.7%
BTTS
49.7%
50.3%
Both Score 49.7%
No 50.3%
Model Reasoning
Derby favoured (38%) Key factors: • Derby are without key attacker Patrick Agyemang (Achilles tendon rupture). • Playing at home is a factor in Derby's favour. • Cardiff are missing key midfielder Eli King (Cruciate ligament tear). • Both sides are expected to create similar chances (~1.2 xG each). • Derby have had a long break of 112 days and may take time to find their rhythm. Most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Derby
L W L W L
Squad News
Derby
  • Injured Patrick Agyemang Attacker · Achilles tendon rupture
  • Injured Corey Blackett-Taylor Attacker · Torn thigh muscle
  • Injured Derry Murkin Defender · Hamstring injury
  • Injured Rhian Brewster Attacker · Knee surgery
Cardiff
  • Injured Eli King Midfielder · Cruciate ligament tear