Our Stoke U21 vs Derby U21 Prediction: 1-2
Stoke U21 vs Derby U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 21, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Stoke U21 vs Derby 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
Stoke U21's Last Match – Sheff Utd U21 vs Stoke U21
Stoke U21 will look to get back on track following a 2-4 England U21 Premier League Cup loss against Sheff Utd U21 on December 15. In that match, Stoke U21 saw 49% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Utd U21 | 51% | 0 (10) | - | 79 |
 Stoke U21 | 49% | 0 (4) | - | 30 |
Derby U21's Last Match – Bristol City U21 vs Derby U21
Derby U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 England U21 Premier League Cup loss to Bristol City U21 on December 16.
Stoke U21 vs Derby U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Stoke U21 | Derby U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 1.38 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 10/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stoke U21 are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Derby U21 average 2.3 scored and 2.5 conceded per game.
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