Championship
— Matchday 2
Derby
vs
Cardiff
1X2
Derby
37.5%
Draw
30.9%
Cardiff
31.6%
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
42.3%
Under 2.5
57.7%
BTTS
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