Stoke City U21 vs Derby County U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Stoke City U21

2nd place in England U21 League Cup

1-1

Stoke City U21
Win Probability 50%

21/12/2025 10:00

Derby County U21

3rd place in England U21 League Cup

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Stoke City U21 vs Derby County U21 on 21 December 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Stoke City U21 vs Derby County U21 preview before placing your bet.

Stoke City U21 will face Derby County U21 in England U21 League Cup on December 21, 2025 at 10:00.
Stoke City U21 are currently 2nd with 6 points after 6 matches.
Derby County U21 sit 3rd with 5 points from 6 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.80.

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

10:00

2025-12-21

Stoke City U21 vs Derby County U21 - Prediction & Odds

Stoke City U21

Derby County U21

2025-12-21 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2025

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

21/11/2025 15:00

Derby County U21

2 - 2

Stoke City U21

ENG U21LC

14/03/2025 15:00

Stoke City U21

5 - 3

Derby County U21

ENG U21

15/03/2024 15:00

Derby County U21

1 - 2

Stoke City U21

ENG U21

20/03/2023 15:00

Derby County U21

1 - 6

Stoke City U21

ENG U21

07/11/2022 15:00

Stoke City U21

4 - 0

Derby County U21

ENG U21

11/01/2016 15:00

Derby County U21

3 - 1

Stoke City U21

ENG U21

Derby County U21

50%

Draw

17%

Stoke City U21

33%

Stoke City U21 Last 6 matches

15/12/2025 15:00

Sheffield Utd U21 4 - 2 Stoke City U21

ENG U21LC

30/11/2025 10:00

Stoke City U21 3 - 2 Bristol City U21

ENG U21LC

21/11/2025 15:00

Derby County U21 2 - 2 Stoke City U21

ENG U21LC

07/11/2025 08:00

Crystal Palace U21 2 - 2 Stoke City U21

ENG U21

02/11/2025 09:00

Stoke City U21 1 - 1 West Bromwich U21

ENG U21

28/10/2025 15:00

Stoke City U21 1 - 2 Sheffield Utd U21

ENG U21LC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Derby County U21

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

20/10/2025 14:00

Derby County U21 8 - 2 Bristol City U21

ENG U21LC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

Stoke City U21

Derby County U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.86

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.11

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

17 (61%)11 (39%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

14 (52%)13 (48%)

Stoke City U21

Recent matches

Derby County U21

Under /Over

(89%)25 3(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)22 5(19%)

Under /Over

(54%)15 13(46%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(52%)14 13(48%)

Under /Over

(61%)17 11(39%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)16 11(41%)

/Yes

(82%)23 5(18%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)17 10(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Stoke City U21

Derby County U21

Shots

Stoke City U21

Total shots

8.29 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 2.29

Derby County U21

Total shots

10.15 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 2.08

Stoke City U21 Pass Derby County U21

Total passes

185

Avg. 185 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Stoke City U21

Played games

Derby County U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.07

Clean sheets

0.15

3.57

100

Corners

127

4.70

1.75

Throw-ins

0.00

1.68

Offsides

1.81

4.36

122

GK saves

2.26

Stoke City U21

DISCIPLINARY

Derby County U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.71

2.19

0.14

0.11

10.39

291

Fouls

312

11.56

0.93

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Stoke City U21 vs Derby County U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Stoke City U21 vs Derby County U21 on 21 December 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 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.

Stoke City U21 vs Derby County U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Stoke City 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 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 Stoke City U21 and Derby County U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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