Reading U21 vs Derby County U21: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
Reading U21vs
Derby County U21The model puts Reading U21 at 47%. The model leans toward Reading U21. Confidence: medium.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +Recent form favours Reading U21.
- −The head-to-head history is finely balanced.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Reading U21 have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Derby County U21 have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Reading U21 have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Reading U21 is priced at 2.03.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |||
| 5 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Reading U21 at 47%. The model puts the draw at 23%. The model puts Derby County U21 at 30%. The model's most likely scoreline is 1-0.
The market leans toward Reading U21. Reading U21 is priced at 2.03. The draw is priced at 3.9. Derby County U21 is priced at 2.841.
Reading U21 have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. Derby County U21 have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings.
Reading U21 have 1 wins in their last 5 matches. Derby County U21 have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 51% for both teams to score. The model gives 49% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Reading U21 or Derby County U21?
Our model rates Reading U21 as the most likely outcome at 47% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Reading U21 vs Derby County U21?
A scoreline around 1-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 5 meetings: 2 Reading U21 wins, 0 draws, 3 Derby County U21 wins.
League table
England. Premier League 2| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fulham U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 2 |  Leeds United U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Brentford U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 |  Bournemouth U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 |  Norwich City U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Arsenal U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 |  Crystal Palace U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Everton U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 10 |  Liverpool U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 |  West Ham United U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Southampton U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Birmingham City U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 |  Blackburn Rovers U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 |  Leicester City U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Manchester City U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Manchester United U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 |  Newcastle United U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 |  Nottingham Forest U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Reading U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 21 |  Sunderland U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 22 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 23 |  Ipswich Town U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 24 | Derby County U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 25 |  Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 26 |  West Bromwich Albion U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 27 |  Burnley U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3:4 | 0 |
| 28 |  Stoke City U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 29 |  Chelsea U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 30 |  Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 31 |  Middlesbrough U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:1 | 0 |
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