Our Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby U21 Prediction: 3-2
Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Monday January 26, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-2 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Crystal Palace U21's Last Match – Chelsea U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
Crystal Palace U21 will hope to recover from their recent 1-4 England Premier League 2 setback against Chelsea U21 on January 10. In that match, Crystal Palace U21 saw 50% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 56 |
 Crystal Palace U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 18 |
Derby U21's Last Match – Derby U21 vs Aston Villa U21
Derby U21 will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 England Premier League 2 share of the spoils with Aston Villa U21 on January 16. In that match, Derby U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derby U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 66 |
 Aston Villa U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 34 |
Crystal Palace U21 vs Derby U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Crystal Palace U21 | Derby U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.32 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Crystal Palace U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Derby U21 average 2.3 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.