Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21 Prediction: 1-2

Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.

This Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Derby U21's Last Match – Derby U21 vs Sheff Utd U21

Derby U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England U21 Premier League Cup defeat against Sheff Utd U21 on January 6.

Aston Villa U21's Last Match – Aston Villa U21 vs Wolverhampton U21

Determined to maintain their recent success, Aston Villa U21 must win following their 2-0 England Premier League 2 victory against Wolverhampton U21 on November 8. In that match, Aston Villa U21 had 50% possession and 8 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Aston Villa U21	50%	0 (8)	-	36
Wolverhampton U21	50%	0 (1)	-	32

Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Derby U21 are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Aston Villa U21 average 1.6 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.

Derby U21 Fixtures

Aston Villa U21 Fixtures