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

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 vs Sunderland A.F.C: Starting Lineups Time : 21/01/2025 15:45

Derby County
0 - 1
Finished
Sunderland A.F.C
72' event Tom Barkhuizen / Kane Wilson
72' event Dajaune Brown / Jerry Yates
58' event Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
58' event Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / Kayden Jackson
58' event Ben Osborne / Liam Thompson
50' event Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
event 89' Leo Fuhr Hjelde / Enzo Le Fee
event 86' Salis Abdul Samed / Chris Rigg
event 74' Patrick Roberts / Eliezer Mayenda
event 74' Daniel Ballard / Dennis Cirkin
event 33' Jobe Bellingham
event 28' Eliezer Mayenda
72' event Tom Barkhuizen / Kane Wilson
event 89' Leo Fuhr Hjelde / Enzo Le Fee
72' event Dajaune Brown / Jerry Yates
event 86' Salis Abdul Samed / Chris Rigg
58' event Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
event 74' Patrick Roberts / Eliezer Mayenda
58' event Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / Kayden Jackson
event 74' Daniel Ballard / Dennis Cirkin
58' event Ben Osborne / Liam Thompson
event 33' Jobe Bellingham
50' event Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
event 28' Eliezer Mayenda
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#39 Dajaune Brown
#27 Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
#7 Tom Barkhuizen
#8 Ben Osborne
#15 Lars-Jorgen Salvesen
#23 Joe Ward
#21 Jake Rooney
#31 Josh Vickers
#40 Freddie Turley
Derby County Derby County Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
9Shots8
3Shots on Goal3
9Fouls12
8Corner Kick4
12Free kick9
1Yellow card1
31Aerial25
2Save3
17Successful Tackles15
7Interceptions6
23Long pass23
4Shots off goal2
15Head Success13
2Blocked3
17Tackle15
8Dribbles9
19Throw-in30
342Passes351
83Attacks97
46Dangerous attacks39
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
Substitutions
#20 Salis Abdul Samed
#33 Leo Fuhr Hjelde
#10 Patrick Roberts
#5 Daniel Ballard
#22 Adil Aouchiche
#30 Milan Aleksic
#50 Harrison Jones
#21 Simon Moore
#47 Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi
Commentary
89' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Leo Fuhr Hjelde / Enzo Le Fee
86' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Salis Abdul Samed / Chris Rigg
74' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Patrick Roberts / Eliezer Mayenda
74' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Daniel Ballard / Dennis Cirkin
72' Derby County — substitution: Tom Barkhuizen / Kane Wilson
72' Derby County — substitution: Dajaune Brown / Jerry Yates
58' Derby County — substitution: Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Nathaniel Mendez Laing
58' Derby County — substitution: Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / Kayden Jackson
58' Derby County — substitution: Ben Osborne / Liam Thompson
50' Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness - Derby County receive a yellow card
33' Jobe Bellingham - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
28' Goal! Eliezer Mayenda - Sunderland A.F.C

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 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.

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 Sunderland A.F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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