Derby County vs Leeds United Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | EFL Championship, December 29, 2024

Derby County vs Leeds United Preview

• Date: Sunday, December 29
• Kick-off Time: 5:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Matchday 24 of the EFL Championship 2024/25 season will include Derby County welcoming Leeds United at the Pride Park Stadium in Derby on Sunday evening. This will be the last round of fixtures for both clubs before the turn of the year. Derby County has not enjoyed a successful season and occupies the 14th spot in the table. Leeds United, on the other hand, is the leader of the pack in the Championship with 48 points from 23 matches. The Derby County vs Leeds United fixture should be a comfortable away outing for the latter.

Derby County has not enjoyed the best of times lately when it comes to on-field results. In the last six games, Derby has managed just two victories along with three defeats and a draw. During this period, the club has scored just seven goals and conceded also seven. Derby fans are aware that the coaching team needs to devise a more offensive game plan which can improve the statistics. Derby County is a regular feature in the Championship and gained promotion to the second tier this season after two terms in League One.

Leeds United will be content with how the recent games have played out. In the last six matches, Leeds has managed four victories to go with a draw and a defeat. During this period, the club has scored 12 goals and conceded just three. This has been Leeds’ second successive season in the Championship but the fortunes and the results so far indicate an upcoming promotion back to the Premier League. The squad has a plethora of talented individuals and is ably led by manager, Daniel Farke.

Derby County Team News

David Ozoh, Eiran Cashin, Ryan Nyambe, and Liam Thompson will not be available for selection at the disposal of Derby’s head coach, Paul Warne.

Leeds United Preview

Leeds United will have to negate the Derby County threat without the valuable services of Ilia Gruev, Joe Gelhardt, Junio Firpo, and Maximilian Wober.

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Derby County vs Leeds United Predicted Lineups

Derby County Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Zetterstrom

Defenders: Wilson, Nelson, Phillips, Forsyth

Midfielders: Goudmijn, Osborn, Adams

Forwards: Mendez-Laing, Yates, Harness

Leeds United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Meslier

Defenders: Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Byram

Midfielders: Ampadu, Rothwell, Aaronson

Forwards: James, Solomon, Piroe

Derby County vs Leeds United H2H Record

The two clubs last squared against each other three weeks ago with Leeds taking the spoils with a 2-0 win. Overall, in the last five head-to-head encounters, Leeds United and Derby County have won three and one games respectively. The remaining contest ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Derby County vs Leeds United

Daniel James (Leeds United)

Daniel James was once regarded as one of the most talented young players in the world when the Welshman committed his services to Manchester United. While he has not been able to live up to his expectations completely, he has managed to become an essential part of Leeds United. James is renowned for his pace, acceleration, and his finishing ability on the counters. Daniel James has five goals and three assists this season already for Leeds United.

Derby County vs Leeds United Prediction

The statistics, historical record, and recent form all endorse a comfortable victory for Leeds United. The visitors will be keen to hurt their opponents early on and try to gain a massive victory in terms of goal difference.

Predicted Score: Derby County 0-3 Leeds United

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