Derby County U21 vs Norwich City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Norwich City U21 travel to Grange Park in the Premier League 2 Division One on Monday 26 October (20:00 WAT) to face Derby County U21. Derby County U21 are 18th with 8 points from 7 games (in the bottom half), while Norwich City U21 sit 5th on 13 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Derby County U21's last 5: WDLLL Most recently they beat Birmingham City U21 4–0 away. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Norwich City U21's last 5: DWLWW Most recently they drew with Bristol City U21 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Norwich City U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.2 goals: 2.0 for Derby County U21 and 2.2 for Norwich City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 79% and both teams to score at 72%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Derby County U21 36%, draw 19%, Norwich City U21 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (72%) at 1.33.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Derby County U21 1–2 Norwich City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Derby County U2136%fair 2.80 · @2.40
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @3.60
Norwich City U2145%fair 2.22 · @2.30
4.20Expected goals
1.98Derby County U21 xG
2.22Norwich City U21 xG
72%Both score
79%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–27%
2–27%
1–17%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: Derby County U21 2.0 – 2.2 Norwich City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Norwich City U21 to win✓
45%
2.22
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Norwich City U21 ahead at half-time✓
37%
2.72
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Norwich City U21 / FT Norwich City U21✓
28%
3.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.65
–
Form
Derby County U21 – last 6
WDLLLW
19 Oct
@ Birmingham City U21
4–0
W
13 Oct
@ Scunthorpe
2–2
D
10 Oct
@ Brentford U21
2–4
L
18 Sep
@ Burnley U21
1–4
L
11 Sep
vs Tottenham Hotspur U21
1–3
L
8 Sep
@ Gateshead
3–1
W
2.2Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Norwich City U21 – last 6
DWLWWL
21 Oct
vs Bristol City U21
1–1
D
16 Oct
vs West Ham United U21
4–2
W
13 Oct
@ Aldershot Town
3–5
L
9 Oct
@ Reading U21
3–2
W
28 Sep
@ Exeter U21
3–1
W
18 Sep
@ Sunderland U21
1–3
L
2.5Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Derby County U21 and Norwich City U21.
What is the prediction for Derby County U21 vs Norwich City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Derby County U21 vs Norwich City U21?
On our numbers Derby County U21 have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Norwich City U21 45%.
How many goals will there be in Derby County U21 vs Norwich City U21?
We expect about 4.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 79% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Derby County U21 vs Norwich City U21?
Our predicted score is Derby County U21 1–2 Norwich City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.2 goals in total.
When is Derby County U21 vs Norwich City U21?
Derby County U21 vs Norwich City U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 26 October 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Grange Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
