Cardiff City vs Derby County: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 January

Betiball's prediction for Cardiff City vs Derby County on 25 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cardiff City vs Derby County preview before placing your bet.

Cardiff City vs Derby County: Starting Lineups Time : 25/01/2025 11:00

Cardiff City
2 - 1
Finished
Derby County
84' event Will Fish / Callum Robinson
84' event Yakou Meite / Cian Ashford
67' event Yousef Salech / Alex Robertson
64' event Anwar El-Ghazi
62' event Callum Robinson
59' event Perry Ng
56' event Anwar El-Ghazi / Chris Willock
45+3' event Calum Chambers
event 86' David Ozoh / Kenzo Goudmijn
event 86' Tom Barkhuizen / Jerry Yates
event 86' Kayden Jackson / Ben Osborne
event 77' Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness / Callum Elder
event 75' Callum Elder
event 70' Lars-Jorgen Salvesen
event 58' Nathaniel Mendez Laing / Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
84' event Will Fish / Callum Robinson
event 86' David Ozoh / Kenzo Goudmijn
84' event Yakou Meite / Cian Ashford
event 86' Tom Barkhuizen / Jerry Yates
67' event Yousef Salech / Alex Robertson
event 86' Kayden Jackson / Ben Osborne
64' event Anwar El-Ghazi
event 77' Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness / Callum Elder
62' event Callum Robinson
event 75' Callum Elder
59' event Perry Ng
event 70' Lars-Jorgen Salvesen
56' event Anwar El-Ghazi / Chris Willock
event 58' Nathaniel Mendez Laing / Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
45+3' event Calum Chambers
Cardiff City Cardiff City
Substitutions
#22 Yousef Salech
#20 Anwar El-Ghazi
#2 Will Fish
#19 Yakou Meite
#3 Emmanouil Siopis
#1 Ethan Horvath
#56 Luke Pearce
#49 Luey Giles
#27 Rubin Colwill
Cardiff City Cardiff City Derby County Derby County
17Shots9
9Shots on Goal6
12Fouls11
5Corner Kick10
11Free kick12
2Offside2
2Yellow card1
31Aerial33
5Save7
15Successful Tackles13
10Interceptions9
15Long pass26
1Assist1
3Shots off goal1
17Head Success15
5Blocked2
15Tackle13
10Dribbles7
23Throw-in29
297Passes322
93Attacks93
29Dangerous attacks38
2Corner Kicks(HT)7
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#19 Kayden Jackson
#11 Nathaniel Mendez Laing
#7 Tom Barkhuizen
#18 Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
#4 David Ozoh
#16 Liam Thompson
#31 Josh Vickers
#21 Jake Rooney
#40 Freddie Turley
Commentary
86' Derby County — substitution: David Ozoh / Kenzo Goudmijn
86' Derby County — substitution: Tom Barkhuizen / Jerry Yates
86' Derby County — substitution: Kayden Jackson / Ben Osborne
84' Cardiff City — substitution: Will Fish / Callum Robinson
84' Cardiff City — substitution: Yakou Meite / Cian Ashford
77' Derby County — substitution: Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness / Callum Elder
75' Callum Elder - Derby County receive a yellow card
70' Goal! Lars-Jorgen Salvesen - Derby County
67' Cardiff City — substitution: Yousef Salech / Alex Robertson
64' Goal! Anwar El-Ghazi - Cardiff City
62' Goal! Callum Robinson - Cardiff City
59' Perry Ng - Cardiff City receive a yellow card
58' Derby County — substitution: Nathaniel Mendez Laing / Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
56' Cardiff City — substitution: Anwar El-Ghazi / Chris Willock
45+3' Calum Chambers - Cardiff City receive a yellow card

How We Build the Cardiff City vs Derby County Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cardiff City vs Derby County on 25 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cardiff City vs Derby County Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cardiff City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derby County's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Cardiff City and Derby County sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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