Derby County Benfica betting prediction

The home team plays its first friendly match of the year, after having played 6 friendlies last year, with the following final scores in the last 5: Burton Albion (1‑3) Derby County, Derby County (1‑1) Villarreal, Utrecht (2‑3) Derby County, Meppen (0‑1) Derby County and Northampton Town (0‑1) Derby County and . This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. In their last match, for the Championship, they got an away win against Hull City by (0‑2). In the last 10 home matches Derby County has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3.

Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. They have conceded the first goal in 6 of their 15 matches, and have never been able to turn the score around. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 7 of their 19 goals between minutes (61'‑75').

Derby County heads into this match after a loss against Vitoria de Setubal, 1-0, in a match for the Algarve Cup. For this match, coach Nigel Pearson should play in their usual 4-3-3 formation, prioritising a slightly low line and counter attacks through the wings. However, they have a lot of difficulties maintaining ball possession and in their defensive transitions. They should have a starting eleven different then they had in the previous match.