Derby U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 tips and predictions

Derby U21 price cannot be ignored in Premier League 2 clash

Don't be persuaded by the prices for these teams. These lopsided odds do a disservice to the home side's strengths.

Derby U21 will have taken notes from Middlesbrough U21's setbacks in their recent results. Losses have slowly been stacking up for this group of away players over their last 19 fixtures. They've lost 10 of them. To put your faith in this team you might have wanted a better set of results than this.

Derby U21 should take inspiration from what they've done in preparation for this game. The home players are finding some form. They scored three or more goals in 1 of their recent 4 home matches and that effort has been consolidated at the back where they've kept one clean sheet from their last 4 home games.

Recently Middlesbrough U21 have conceded an average of 2.8 goals in their last 15 matches. Legitimate scoring chances have been in short supply for them to boot. Goal scoring chances away from their own turf have proved elusive for the visitors. They've scored one or less goals in 5 of their last 8 away matches.

The visitors are legitimate favourites but they can be beaten here. Ultimately football matches come down to which squad takes their chances. If they are to get the job done, it might be how well the home side executes against the run of play that makes the difference.

Most observers believe that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Middlesbrough U21. But with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense this time around. Looking into the goal line, it's Under 3.5 Goals standing out in this one considering the odds that are available there.