Derby County vs Leeds United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 December

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Leeds United on 29 December 2024 (kick-off: 13:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County vs Leeds United preview before placing your bet.

Derby County vs Leeds United: Starting Lineups Time : 29/12/2024 13:45

Derby County
0 - 1
Finished
Leeds United
86' event James Collins / Jerry Yates
86' event Dajaune Brown / Kenzo Goudmijn
73' event Tom Barkhuizen / Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
73' event Tawanda Chirewa / Kayden Jackson
67' event Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
32' event Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
event 90+1' Josua Guilavogui / Ao Tanaka
event 89' Patrick Bamford / Brenden Aaronson
event 79' Brenden Aaronson
event 71' Manor Solomon / Largie Ramazani
event 71' Daniel James / Degnand Wilfried Gnonto
event 71' Joel Piroe / Mateo Joseph
event 68' Ethan Ampadu
86' event James Collins / Jerry Yates
event 90+1' Josua Guilavogui / Ao Tanaka
86' event Dajaune Brown / Kenzo Goudmijn
event 89' Patrick Bamford / Brenden Aaronson
73' event Tom Barkhuizen / Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
event 79' Brenden Aaronson
73' event Tawanda Chirewa / Kayden Jackson
event 71' Manor Solomon / Largie Ramazani
67' event Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
event 71' Daniel James / Degnand Wilfried Gnonto
32' event Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
event 71' Joel Piroe / Mateo Joseph
event 68' Ethan Ampadu
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#9 James Collins
#28 Tawanda Chirewa
#7 Tom Barkhuizen
#27 Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
#39 Dajaune Brown
#5 Sonny Bradley
#31 Josh Vickers
#23 Joe Ward
#3 Craig Forsyth
Derby County Derby County Leeds United Leeds United
4Shots17
1Shots on Goal6
14Fouls9
2Corner Kick9
9Free kick14
0Offside1
1Yellow card1
46Aerial38
5Save1
19Successful Tackles19
6Interceptions7
20Long pass16
0Assist1
1Shots off goal5
25Head Success17
2Blocked6
19Tackle19
7Dribbles7
20Throw-in22
278Passes439
89Attacks110
33Dangerous attacks41
1Corner Kicks(HT)4
Leeds United Leeds United
Substitutions
#23 Josua Guilavogui
#14 Manor Solomon
#10 Joel Piroe
#9 Patrick Bamford
#7 Daniel James
#37 James Debayo
#26 Karl Darlow
#8 Joe Rothwell
#33 Isaac Schmidt
Commentary
90+1' Leeds United — substitution: Josua Guilavogui / Ao Tanaka
89' Leeds United — substitution: Patrick Bamford / Brenden Aaronson
86' Derby County — substitution: James Collins / Jerry Yates
86' Derby County — substitution: Dajaune Brown / Kenzo Goudmijn
79' Goal! Brenden Aaronson - Leeds United
73' Derby County — substitution: Tom Barkhuizen / Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
73' Derby County — substitution: Tawanda Chirewa / Kayden Jackson
71' Leeds United — substitution: Manor Solomon / Largie Ramazani
71' Leeds United — substitution: Daniel James / Degnand Wilfried Gnonto
71' Leeds United — substitution: Joel Piroe / Mateo Joseph
68' Ethan Ampadu - Leeds United receive a yellow card
67' Derby County — substitution: Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
32' Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness - Derby County receive a yellow card

How We Build the Derby County vs Leeds United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Leeds United on 29 December 2024 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.

Derby County vs Leeds United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derby County's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Leeds United'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 Derby County and Leeds United 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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