Derby County vs Sunderland A.F.C: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Derby County

D D L W W

19th place in England Championship

0-1

21/01/2025 15:45

Sunderland A.F.C

D L L L L

4th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Sunderland A.F.C on 21 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County vs Sunderland A.F.C preview before placing your bet.

Derby County will face Sunderland A.F.C in England Championship on January 21, 2025 at 15:45.
Derby County are currently 19th with 50 points after 46 matches.
Sunderland A.F.C sit 4th with 76 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.08.

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

15:45

2025-01-21

Derby County vs Sunderland A.F.C - Prediction & Odds

Derby County

Sunderland A.F.C

2025-01-21 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2025

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

01/10/2024 14:45

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 0

Derby County

ENG LCH

30/03/2018 14:45

Derby County

1 - 4

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

04/08/2017 14:45

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 1

Derby County

ENG LCH

08/08/2012 14:45

Derby County

1 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

INT CF

01/03/2008 11:00

Derby County

0 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

01/12/2007 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 0

Derby County

ENG PR

Sunderland A.F.C

33%

Draw

50%

Derby County

17%

Derby County Last 6 matches

18/01/2025 11:00

Derby County 0 - 2 Watford

ENG LCH

14/01/2025 15:45

Leyton Orient 1 - 1 Derby County

ENG FAC

04/01/2025 11:00

Bristol City 1 - 0 Derby County

ENG LCH

01/01/2025 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 4 - 2 Derby County

ENG LCH

29/12/2024 13:45

Derby County 0 - 1 Leeds United

ENG LCH

26/12/2024 13:30

Derby County 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Sunderland A.F.C

17/01/2025 16:00

Burnley 0 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

11/01/2025 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Stoke City

ENG FAC

05/01/2025 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 0 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

01/01/2025 16:00

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

29/12/2024 11:00

Stoke City 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

26/12/2024 11:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 2 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Derby County

Sunderland A.F.C

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored

Avg. per game

1.27

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.96

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

29 (63%)17 (37%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

35 (71%)14 (29%)

Derby County

Recent matches

Sunderland A.F.C

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derby County

Sunderland A.F.C

Shots

Derby County

Total shots

10.17 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 2.92

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

12.94 avg / game

Blocked

178 total

Avg. 4.45

Derby County Pass Sunderland A.F.C

Total passes

14703

Avg. 320 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

19832

Avg. 405 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derby County

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.35

4.93

227

Corners

264

5.39

23.09

1062

Throw-ins

956

19.51

1.76

Offsides

1.63

2.46

113

GK saves

107

2.18

Derby County

DISCIPLINARY

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

110

2.24

0.00

0.08

12.00

552

Fouls

524

10.69

18.11

833

Tackles

807

16.47

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How We Build the Derby County vs Sunderland A.F.C Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Sunderland A.F.C on 21 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 Championship 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 Sunderland A.F.C 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 Sunderland A.F.C'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 Championship 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 Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Derby County and Sunderland A.F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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