Our Derby U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 Prediction: 0-1
Derby U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. Our forecast favors a 0-1 away victory for Middlesbrough U21, with a single goal likely to decide this tense encounter against Derby U21.
This Derby U21 vs Middlesbrough 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 West Ham U21
Derby U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 4-2 England Premier League 2 victory over West Ham U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Derby U21 controlled 42% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derby U21 | 42% | 0 (7) | - | 21 |
 West Ham U21 | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 69 |
Middlesbrough U21's Last Match – Middlesbrough U21 vs Stoke U21
Middlesbrough U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 6-1 England Premier League 2 victory over Stoke U21 in their last outing. In that match, Middlesbrough U21 saw 50% of the ball and 12 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough U21 | 50% | 0 (12) | - | 55 |
 Stoke U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 31 |
Derby U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Derby U21 | Middlesbrough U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough U21 average 2.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.