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Brentford U21 vs Derby County U21 Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.56 expected goals for Brentford U21 and 1.37 for Derby County U21, a combined total of 3.93. That distribution gives Brentford U21 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 63%, with the draw at 18%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 75% for over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 63% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Brentford U21 win
63.0% probability
Expected goals
2.56 – 1.37
Model version
poisson-v1
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Brentford U21 home form
13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Derby County U21 away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Brentford U21 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 63%, against 63% / 18% / 19% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.56 goals for Brentford U21 and 1.37 for Derby County U21, a combined 3.93 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
81%
Double chance 12
82%
Double chance X2
37%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–18.8%
- 3–17.5%
- 1–16.9%
- 2–06.4%
- 2–26.1%
Recent form
Brentford U21
- 2026-08-21T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Stoke City U21 · 3-2 (W)
- 2026-08-16T11:00:00.000Z · H vs Wycombe U21 · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-08-08T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Rennes · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-05-01T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Everton U21 · 2-4 (L)
- 2026-04-27T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Derby County U21 · 2-0 (W)
Derby County U21
- 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Burnley U21 · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Tottenham Hotspur U21 · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-09-08T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Gateshead · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-08-31T12:00:00.000Z · H vs West Bromwich Albion U21 · 4-4 (D)
- 2026-08-24T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Reading U21 · 3-1 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Wanderers Res. | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 21 |
| 2 | Fleetwood Town U21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 16 |
| 3 | Coventry City U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | Sheffield United U21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | Cardiff City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol City U21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 7 | Swansea City U21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 8 | Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -5 | 10 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic U21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| 11 | Barnsley U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Queens Park Rangers U21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Peterborough United U21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 | Colchester United U21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 | Hull City U21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| 17 | Millwall U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Brentford U21 win, at 63.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 69% and over 2.5 goals at 75%.
A 63% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.