Our Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21 Prediction: 1-2
Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Derby U21 vs Aston Villa 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
Derby U21's Last Match – Derby U21 vs Sheff Utd U21
Derby U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England U21 Premier League Cup defeat against Sheff Utd U21 on January 6.
Aston Villa U21's Last Match – Aston Villa U21 vs Wolverhampton U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Aston Villa U21 must win following their 2-0 England Premier League 2 victory against Wolverhampton U21 on November 8. In that match, Aston Villa U21 had 50% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aston Villa U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 36 |
 Wolverhampton U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 32 |
Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Derby U21 | Aston Villa U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby U21 are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Aston Villa U21 average 1.6 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.