Derby vs Birmingham – Predictions, Odds & Betting tips 30/01/2022, Team News and Lineups

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The Derby County boys continue their attempt at the great escape on Sunday afternoon, as they host Birmingham at Pride Park. Can the hosts pick up a valuable three points? Or will the visitors avoid defeat for the third game running live in front of the Sky Sports cameras?
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Full Time Result – Derby to Win – 2.30

Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Both Teams to Score – NO – 2.00

Derby to Win

This match represents an excellent opportunity for Rooney’s men to collect three points. Winners when last in action at home, the Rams have plenty of pleasing home form in the book this term, picking up a respectable 1.77 points per 90 minutes. In comparison, the visitors average just 0.93 points on the road, while their goal difference of -10 is nothing compared to Derby’s +5. Add in that the hosts have the second best home defensive record in the division and the home win is hard to argue with at the current odds.

Both Teams to Score – NO

Derby’s strong defensive record at home – three consecutive clean sheets – combined with Birmingham’s lack of being involved in games where they both score and concede on the road points nicely towards ’Both Teams to Score – NO’ at an attractive-looking price, one that given the evidence, may just be shorter come kick-off.

Preliminary review and match prediction for Derby vs Birmingham

The hosts come into this fixture in mixed form. Ahead of last week’s game they were on the up following a pleasing win against a useful Sheffield United side, though they were unable to use that solid effort as a platform for further success, losing last time out away to Nottingham Forest.

Given their position in the league, Derby have performed admirably at home this season, there can be no denying that. They’re much harder to get the better of than their position suggests, while they’ve far better at winning games at home too. Six wins, five draws and just two losses represents a very solid home record. Interestingly, only one team has conceded fewer home goals than the Rams.

A quick glance at the standings and it would be easy to assume that Birmingham are a better side than Wayne Rooney’s men. After all, they’re 18 points better off, though we mustn’t forget that the hosts were deducted 21 points, without which they’d be three points above Sunday’s visitors, who’ve not exactly done well of late.

Yes, Blues have avoided defeat in each of their last two, which is progress, but the fact that they’ve won just one of their last eight league matches is worrying, as is their overall travelling record this term. Birmingham have won just three out of 14 away-day fixtures, losing seven of the other 11.

Safe bet

If a ‘safer’ option is what you’re after here then take ‘Derby Draw No Bet’ which yields a refund in the event of points being shared. The hosts, who’ve not conceded in any of their last three at home, have lost just one of their five at Pride Park, as well as just two of their last 13 in front of a home crowd. In contrast, a Birmingham away win is something of a rare commodity this season.

Derby vs Birmingham Team News

Ravel Morrison misses out both through suspension and the fact that he’s currently away with the Jamaican national team. For the visitors, Troy Deeney remains a doubt, as do both Taylor Richards and Ivan Sanchez.

Starting Line-ups

Derby: Allsop, Byrne, Stearman, Davies, Ebosele, Knight, Bird, Thompson, Jozwiak, Plange, Lawrence.

Birmingham: Etheridge, Colin, Mengi, Roberts, Pedersen, Sunjic, Woods, Jutkiewicz, James, Hernandez, Hogan.

Highlighted Player

Tom Lawrence

Welshman Tom Lawrence has stepped up this season, scoring eight times in the Championship. The winger/attacking midfielder has also chipped in as a provider, proving to be something of a regular threat, averaging a combined 0.49 goals and assists per 90 minutes. Central to Derby’s most recent home win, the 28-year-old is certainly one to keep an eye on here.

Most Popular FAQ for Derby vs Birmingham

Who won the last meeting between these clubs?

When the pair met earlier in the campaign, Derby came up short, losing by two goals to nil on the road.

Where will this fixture be played?

his fixture will be played at Pride Park, the long-serving home of Derby County.

Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?

We recommend checking out both William Hill and Vbet ahead of this fixture.

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