Derby County U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 06 January

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Derby County U21

3rd place in England U21 League Cup

1-2

Derby County U21
Win Probability 45%

06/01/2026 15:00

Sheffield Utd U21

1st place in England U21 League Cup

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21 on 06 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21 preview before placing your bet.

Derby County U21 will face Sheffield Utd U21 in England U21 League Cup on January 6, 2026 at 15:00.
Derby County U21 are currently 3rd with 5 points after 6 matches.
Sheffield Utd U21 sit 1st with 18 points from 6 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.95.

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

2026-01-06

Derby County U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21 - Prediction & Odds

Derby County U21

Sheffield Utd U21

2026-01-06 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 06/01/2026

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

01 Sheffield Utd U21	18	6	6	0	0	14	7	7
02 Stoke City U21	6	6	1	3	2	10	12	-2
03 Derby County U21	5	6	1	2	3	15	12	3
04 Bristol City U21	4	6	1	1	4	10	18	-8

Head To Head

12/09/2025 14:00

Sheffield Utd U21

2 - 1

Derby County U21

ENG U21LC

12/03/2014 09:00

Derby County U21

2 - 1

Sheffield Utd U21

ENG U21D2

03/12/2013 09:00

Sheffield Utd U21

2 - 0

Derby County U21

ENG U21D2

06/03/2013 09:00

Derby County U21

2 - 0

Sheffield Utd U21

ENG U21D2

24/10/2012 08:15

Sheffield Utd U21

0 - 1

Derby County U21

ENG U21D2

Sheffield Utd U21

80%

Draw

Derby County U21

20%

Derby County U21 Last 6 matches

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

31/10/2025 15:00

Derby County U21 0 - 3 Norwich City U21

ENG U21

24/10/2025 14:00

Fulham U21 4 - 4 Derby County U21

ENG U21

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sheffield Utd U21

22/12/2025 15:00

Bristol City U21 1 - 2 Sheffield Utd U21

ENG U21LC

15/12/2025 15:00

Sheffield Utd U21 4 - 2 Stoke City U21

ENG U21LC

05/12/2025 15:00

Sheffield Utd U21 2 - 1 Bristol City U21

ENG U21LC

18/11/2025 10:00

Sheffield Utd U21 3 - 0 Hull U21

ENG U21D2

10/11/2025 10:00

Sheffield Utd U21 1 - 0 Coventry U21

ENG U21D2

04/11/2025 09:00

Wigan U21 2 - 1 Sheffield Utd U21

ENG U21D2

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Derby County U21

Sheffield Utd U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 27 matches

YesNo

14 (52%)13 (48%)

In last 27 matches

NoYes

25 (69%)11 (31%)

Derby County U21

Recent matches

Sheffield Utd U21

Under /Over

(81%)22 5(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)32 4(11%)

Under /Over

(52%)14 13(48%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

Under /Over

(59%)16 11(41%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)20 16(44%)

/Yes

(63%)17 10(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)27 9(25%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derby County U21

Sheffield Utd U21

Shots

Derby County U21

Total shots

10.15 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 2.08

Sheffield Utd U21

Total shots

12.31 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 3.00

Derby County U21 Pass Sheffield Utd U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derby County U21

Played games

Sheffield Utd U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.15

Clean sheets

0.22

4.70

127

Corners

232

6.44

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.81

Offsides

1.61

2.26

GK saves

0.47

Derby County U21

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield Utd U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.19

2.25

0.11

0.06

11.56

312

Fouls

267

7.42

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Derby County U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21 on 06 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 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.

Derby County U21 vs Sheffield Utd U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derby County U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield Utd 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 Derby County U21 and Sheffield Utd U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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