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English Premier League 2 - Div 1

Derby U21 vs Norwich U21 prediction, tips and odds

Norwich U21 unbeaten in PL2 and 4-0 up at half-time in their last Birmingham rout, while a leaky Derby U21 have shipped four in each of their last two heavy defeats
  • goals fest
  • early goal
  • both score
  • high ceiling
  • league
Kick-off
your local time
Competition
English Premier League 2 - Div 1

Our prediction

Derby U21
FormW, D, L, L
Norwich U21
FormD, W, L, W, W
Our prediction
3–15.2 goals projected
DER 65%Draw 15%NOR 20%
likeliest half-time score
1–0likeliest half-time score

Our picks

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  • Derby U21 keep it closeOur pickDerby U21 starts 2 goals ahead
    1.11
  • Goals before the breakOur pickOver 0.5 Goals
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How the model sees it

Result probability
DER 65%Draw 15%NOR 20%
Likeliest scorelines
  • 3–16%
  • 3–26%
  • 2–16%
Projected goals
5.2
Likeliest at half time
1–014%
Projected stats
Projected match statistics for Derby U21 against Norwich U21
StatDERNORTotal
Goals3.311.95.2

Per ninety minutes. Goals use the fitted goals model. Other stats combine each side’s rate with what its opponent allows, pulled toward the competition’s own average where the sample is thin; cards are anchored to the referee.

Form, head-to-head and trends

Last five
Derby U21W, D, L, L
Norwich U21D, W, L, W, W
How each side’s recent matches have gone
TrendDERNOR
Over 2.5 goals4/44/5
Both teams scored3/45/5
Clean sheets1/40/5
Failed to score0/40/5

Match context

Form
Derby U21 mixed and leaky: 4-0 win at Birmingham 19 Oct after a 4-1 loss at Burnley 18 Sep, plus cup losses (2-4 at Brentford). Norwich U21 unbeaten in PL2: 4-2 v West Ham 16 Oct, 4-2 v Birmingham 11 Sep (HT 4-0), 1-0 at Middlesbrough 23 Aug, with a 3-2 cup loss at Aldershot.
The competition
Premier League 2 (Division One) — the U21 reserve/development league of Category One academies; a regular league round, no legs or knockout stakes. Norwich sit 7th/8th in the live table (P5, 10 pts, GF10/GA7) chasing the early leaders, while Derby are near the foot (FBref: 20th, 4 pts from 4 PL2 games) and need points. League fixture, not a dead rubber.

Team news

Derby U21

No absences reported.

Norwich U21

No absences reported.

English Premier League 2 - Div 1 table and leaders

English Premier League 2 - Div 1 standings
#ClubPLGDPts
1Chelsea U2120—43
2Manchester United U2120—43
3Manchester City U2120—40
4Fulham U2120—38
5Ipswich Town U2120—38
6Southampton U2120—36

Top 6 shown · as read when this competition was last scouted.

  1. 1Shumaira MheukaChelsea U2117 goals

Scorers from FBref 2025-26 Chelsea U21 page; Transfermarkt shows the same leader. Assists and clean-sheet boards not reached.

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Frequently asked questions

What is our Derby U21 vs Norwich U21 prediction?

We project 3–1. Our model gives Derby U21 65%, the draw 15% and Norwich U21 20%.

What is the best bet for Derby U21 vs Norwich U21?

Our tip is Derby U21 starts 2 goals ahead at 1.11.

What time does Derby U21 vs Norwich U21 kick off?

Derby U21 vs Norwich U21 kicks off at Mon 19:00 in the English Premier League 2 - Div 1.

Are these tips free?

The prediction, the match data and our lead tip are free on every match page. The confidence behind each call — our probability, the edge and the engine's own read — is where a coin is spent.