Luton Town vs Derby County Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | EFL Championship, December 20, 2024

Luton Town vs Derby County Preview

• Date: Friday, December 20
• Kick-off Time: 8:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire

Luton Town and Derby County will clash against each other in the 22nd round of the English second tier, the Championship on Friday evening at the Kenilworth Road. Luton is in 19th place on the back of 22 points from 21 matches. Derby, on the other hand, occupies the 14th spot with 24 points so far. Both clubs have encountered troubles in the attacking areas of the pitch recently, having scored just five and six goals in the last five matches respectively.

It was an enriching experience for Luton Town in the Premier League during the 2023/24 season. Luton narrowly failed to escape relegation and eventually finished in the 18th position. Supporters began the season with the expectations of earning a promotion once again but so far the performances have not been up to the desired standard. With almost half of the campaign over, promotion looks like an objective that is too far beyond the reach of the club. Fans and the coaching staff will aim to stay in the second division at a minimum.

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 a solitary victory along with three defeats and two draws. 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.

Luton Town Team News

Luton Town will have a plethora of absentees for the game against Derby County. Liam Walsh (Suspended), Alfie Doughty (Ankle Injury), Amari’i Bell (Hamstring Injury), Reece Burke (Hip Injury), Reuell Walters (Broken Foot), Shandon Baptiste (Calf Injury), and Teden Mengi (Injured) will all remain on the sidelines.

Derby County Team News

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

Luton Town vs Derby County Predicted Lineups

Luton Town Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Kaminski

Defenders: Holmes, McGuinness, Hashioka

Midfielders: Moses, Krauss, Clark, Chong

Forwards: Brown, Adebayo, Morris

Derby County Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Zetterstrom

Defenders: Wilson, Nelson, Phillips, Forsyth

Midfielders: Goudmijn, Osborn, Adams

Forwards: Mendez-Laing, Yates, Harness

Luton Town vs Derby County H2H Record

Overall, in the last five head-to-head meetings between Luton Town and Derby County, Luton has won three matches with Derby also taking one fixture. The remaining two contests have ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Luton Town vs Derby County

Victor Moses (Luton Town)

Victor Moses will be the man to look forward to for Luton Town this season when it comes to experience. Moses spent the last four seasons of his illustrious career with Spartak Moscow in Russia. He has proven to be a fantastic signing for Luton and has already scored a goal in Luton colours. Rob Edwards has used the Nigerian as a right-wingback in his three-at-the-back formation. This particular position has brought Victor Moses great success over the years. The 34-year-old has been a part of Inter Milan, Chelsea, and Liverpool which will lead to his fellow squad players reaching out to him for tips and guidance.

Luton Town vs Derby County Prediction

Both clubs will have a reasonable and rational claim at their respective chances of a victory. While Luton will feel that it has superior individual quality, Derby will hold on to the better run of form as well as the league standings.

Predicted Score: Luton Town 2-2 Derby County

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