Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby County U21 Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 26

Crystal Palace U21

L W D W L

10th place in England U21 Premier League

6-0

26/01/2026 09:00

Derby County U21

L W W W W

24th place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby County U21 on January 26, 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby County U21 preview before placing for you.

Crystal Palace U21 are currently 10th with 31 points after 20 matches.
Derby County U21 sit 24th with 20 points from 20 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Crystal Palace U21 to win with probability 50%.

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

09:00

2026-01-26

Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby County U21 - Prediction & Odds

Crystal Palace U21

Derby County U21

2026-01-26 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Chelsea U21	43	20	14	1	5	52	25	27
02 Manchester United U21	43	20	13	4	3	43	26	17
03 Manchester City U21	40	20	13	1	6	59	21	38
04 Fulham U21	38	20	11	5	4	48	32	16
05 Ipswich U21	38	20	12	2	6	45	45	0
06 Southampton U21	36	20	10	6	4	36	29	7
07 Liverpool U21	35	20	11	2	7	49	36	13
08 Tottenham U21	35	20	11	2	7	42	32	10
09 Leicester City U21	31	20	9	4	7	48	42	6
10 Crystal Palace U21	31	20	9	4	7	36	31	5
11 Aston Villa U21	31	20	9	4	7	32	35	-3
12 Brighton U21	30	20	8	6	6	38	25	13
13 West Ham U21	30	20	8	6	6	44	35	9
14 Arsenal U21	29	20	8	5	7	28	33	-5
15 Sunderland U21	28	20	8	4	8	41	40	1
16 Middlesbrough U21	27	20	7	6	7	37	28	9
17 Nottingham Forest U21	26	20	8	2	10	23	23	0
18 Everton U21	25	20	7	4	9	33	36	-3
19 Reading U21	25	20	7	4	9	29	36	-7
20 Stoke City U21	25	20	7	4	9	29	42	-13
21 Newcastle U21	24	20	6	6	8	30	35	-5
22 Wolverhampton U21	23	20	6	5	9	30	45	-15
23 Norwich City U21	20	20	5	5	10	32	42	-10
24 Derby County U21	20	20	5	5	10	26	44	-18
25 Leeds United U21	18	20	5	3	12	28	40	-12
26 West Bromwich U21	18	20	5	3	12	26	41	-15
27 Birmingham U21	17	20	4	5	11	26	52	-26
28 Blackburn Rovers U21	14	20	4	2	14	27	46	-19
29 Burnley U21	13	20	3	4	13	22	42	-20

Crystal Palace U21 Last 6 matches

10/01/2026 09:00

Chelsea U21 4 - 1 Crystal Palace U21 ENG U21

26/11/2025 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 3 - 2 Nordsjaelland U21 PLI CUP

12/11/2025 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 3 - 1 Juventus U21 PLI CUP

07/11/2025 08:00

Crystal Palace U21 2 - 2 Stoke City U21 ENG U21

04/11/2025 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 0 - 1 Valencia CF Mestalla PLI CUP

31/10/2025 15:00

Aston Villa U21 0 - 2 Crystal Palace U21 ENG U21

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Derby County U21

16/01/2026 15:00

Derby County U21 0 - 0 Aston Villa U21 ENG U21

06/01/2026 15:00

Derby County U21 1 - 2 Sheffield Utd U21 ENG U21LC

21/12/2025 10:00

Stoke City U21 1 - 1 Derby County U21 ENG U21LC

16/12/2025 15:00

Bristol City U21 3 - 2 Derby County U21 ENG U21LC

21/11/2025 15:00

Derby County U21 2 - 2 Stoke City U21 ENG U21LC

10/11/2025 15:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 1 - 4 Derby County U21 ENG U21

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Premier Le...

Played games

Crystal Palace U21

Derby County U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.91

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.27

Scored

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 11 home matches

YesNo

8 (73%)3 (27%)

In last 11 home matches

NoYes

4 (40%)6 (60%)

Crystal Palace U21

Recent matches

Derby County U21

Under /Over

(91%)10 1(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(50%)5 5(50%)

Under /Over

(55%)6 5(45%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)2 8(80%)

Under /Over

(45%)5 6(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)4 6(60%)

/Yes

(55%)6 5(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(20%)2 8(80%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crystal Palace U21

Derby County U21

Shots

Crystal Palace U21

Total shots

9.27 avg / game

Blocked

9 total

Avg. 2.25

Derby County U21

Total shots

8.50 avg / game

Blocked

15 total

Avg. 2.50

Crystal Palace U21 Pass Derby County U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crystal Palace U21

Played games

Derby County U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.40

4.00

Corners

3.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

2.00

Offsides

1.30

2.36

GK saves

2.60

Crystal Palace U21

DISCIPLINARY

Derby County U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.09

2.10

0.00

0.10

12.27

135

Fouls

103

10.30

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby County U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby County U21 on 26 January 2026 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 Premier League 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.

Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby County U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crystal Palace 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 Premier League 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 Premier League standings and the England U21 Premier League form table to understand exactly where Crystal Palace U21 and Derby County U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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