Our Derby U21 vs Leicester U21 Prediction: 2-2
Derby U21 vs Leicester U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Derby U21 vs Leicester 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 – Ipswich U21 vs Derby U21
Derby U21 will look to get back on track following a 3-4 England Premier League 2 loss against Ipswich U21 on August 15. In that match, Derby U21 had 53% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich U21 | 47% | 0 (8) | - | 47 |
Derby U21 | 53% | 0 (6) | - | 32 |
Leicester U21's Last Match – Braintree Town vs Leicester U21
Leicester U21 will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 England National League Cup setback against Braintree Town on August 12. In that match, Leicester U21 controlled 53% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Braintree Town | 47% | 0 (6) | - | 72 |
Leicester U21 | 53% | 0 (3) | - | 37 |
Derby U21 vs Leicester U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Derby U21 | Leicester U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Leicester U21 average 2.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.