Derby County vs Oxford United Prediction

A managerless Derby County take on Manager of the Month Gary Rowatt as Oxford United make the journey to Pride Park for the latest instalment of the English Championship. With a draw in their last game, Derby extend their streak to nine games since their last win. Their opponents have also endured similar run, with the U’s unable to win in their last three matches.

Key Stats

• Oxford united have only scored five goals from five games while Derby has managed two from five
• Derby County have not won a match in their last nine attempts while unable to keep a clean sheet in their last eleven attempts
• Oxford United have only ever been victorious against Derby County once across history

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Derby County have been in horrendous form, so much so that manager Paul Wayne was sacked only two days ago after a run of seven consecutive defeats has dropped them to the relegation zone. How will Derby County fair without a manager against the side that followed them up to the Championship?

The U’s had a phenomenal January, with manager Gary Rowett receiving the manager of the month award. However, their beginning to February has been less than desirable as the U’s are without a win from their first two games, collecting a draw against Bristol City and a 1-0 loss to Burnley who have been smashing it in their case to return to the Premier League.

Derby County Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Zetterstrom; Thompson, Forsyth, Phillips, Langas; Adams, Ozoh; Goudmijn, Salvesen, Mendez-Laing; Yates

Derby County have endured a rather unpleasant return to the Championship as the Rams currently sit in the relegation zone without a win since Boxing Day. Netting only two goals from their last two games, it is no surprise that manager Paul Wayne was given the boot after a great run in the League One. Scoring seven goals so far in his loan spell, Jerry Yates will be hoping to continue his run of good form to try and help his team to survive in the new league.

Oxford United Preview

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Predicted Line-Up: Cumming; Leigh, Brown, Moore, Long; Brannagan, Matos ,Vaulks; Goodrham, Piacheta; Bradshaw

While it has not been fantastic, Oxford United’s run so far in the Championship has been more desirable than their opponents in this clash. Sat down in 17th place, they currently sit nine points clear of their opponents in the relegation zone. New signing Tom Bradshaw is desperately hunting his first goal for the U’s after signing with the club in the recent January transfer window. Featuring in their last five matches, Rowett continues to show his support in his new striker.

Head to Head Stats

The reverse fixture between the two sides ended in a 1-1 stalemate but the U’s are without goalscorer in that match, Dane Scarlett, who was recalled by Tottenham Hotspur during the transfer window.

Betting Tips

While Derby have struggled so far in the league, they proved last season they were a stronger side than Oxford United, finishing three places above them in the league. With Oxford United also struggling for wins, Derby should succeed in this game.

For this reason, our betting experts suggest Derby County to Win as the best value tip for this game. With odds at 11/10, a bet of £10 could see a return of up to £21

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Derby County vs Oxford United

Derby County 2-1 Oxford United