Chelsea U21 vs Derby County U21 Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 31

Chelsea U21

D L W W L

1st place in Group I

2-1

31/01/2025 15:00

Derby County U21

D W W L W

3rd place in Group I

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Chelsea U21 vs Derby County U21 on January 31, 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chelsea U21 vs Derby County U21 preview before placing for you.

Chelsea U21 are currently 1st with 13 points after 6 matches.
Derby County U21 sit 3rd with 9 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Chelsea U21 to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Chelsea U21 and Derby County U21 have each won 1 of the last 2 meetings, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2025-01-31

Chelsea U21 vs Derby County U21 - Prediction & Odds

Chelsea U21

Derby County U21

2025-01-31 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2025

Group I	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Chelsea U21	13	6	4	1	1	19	12	7
02 Brentford U21	10	6	3	1	2	14	12	2
03 Derby County U21	9	6	3	0	3	12	12	0
04 Bournemouth AFC U21	3	6	1	0	5	7	16	-9

Head To Head

29/11/2024 15:00

Derby County U21

2 - 6

Chelsea U21

ENG U21

08/11/2024 15:00

Derby County U21

4 - 3

Chelsea U21

ENG U21LC

Chelsea U21

50%

Draw

Derby County U21

50%

Chelsea U21 Last 6 matches

27/01/2025 15:00

Brentford U21 2 - 2 Chelsea U21 ENG U21LC

24/01/2025 15:00

Chelsea U21 0 - 2 Southampton U21 ENG U21

17/01/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 4 Chelsea U21 ENG U21

13/01/2025 15:00

Chelsea U21 3 - 0 Reading U21 ENG U21

07/01/2025 15:00

Chelsea U21 1 - 2 Sporting CP B PLI CUP

21/12/2024 08:00

Chelsea U21 2 - 1 Bournemouth AFC U21 ENG U21LC

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Derby County U21

27/01/2025 15:00

Derby County U21 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers U21 ENG U21

24/01/2025 15:00

Bournemouth AFC U21 0 - 3 Derby County U21 ENG U21LC

17/01/2025 15:00

Reading U21 0 - 1 Derby County U21 ENG U21

14/01/2025 15:00

Woking 2 - 0 Derby County U21 ENL Cup

10/01/2025 15:00

Derby County U21 2 - 1 Tottenham U21 ENG U21

13/12/2024 15:00

Fulham U21 4 - 0 Derby County U21 ENG U21

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Played games

Goals

Scored

344

Avg. per game

2.21

Conceded

275

Avg. per game

1.76

Scored

136

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

241

Avg. per game

2.30

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 156 matches

YesNo

136 (87%)20 (13%)

In last 156 matches

NoYes

74 (70%)31 (30%)

Chelsea U21

Recent matches

Derby County U21

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Chelsea U21

Derby County U21

Shots

Chelsea U21

Total shots

13.90 avg / game

Blocked

104 total

Avg. 3.85

Derby County U21

Total shots

9.63 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 2.08

Chelsea U21 Pass Derby County U21

Total passes

9342

Avg. 519 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Chelsea U21

156

Played games

Derby County U21

105

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.19

Clean sheets

0.13

4.80

749

Corners

463

4.41

0.56

Throw-ins

0.00

0.72

113

Offsides

0.52

0.72

112

GK saves

0.58

Chelsea U21

DISCIPLINARY

Derby County U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

276

210

2.00

0.05

0.07

3.32

518

Fouls

401

3.82

1.80

281

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Chelsea U21 vs Derby County U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chelsea U21 vs Derby County U21 on 31 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 England U21 League Cup 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.

Chelsea U21 vs Derby County U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chelsea U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derby County U21'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.

England U21 League Cup 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 England U21 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Chelsea U21 and Derby County U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England U21 League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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