Derby vs Brentford: Betting tips, predictions, odds & match preview
Waye Rooney’s Derby County host Brentford on Tuesday night at 7pm with the Bees looking to climb back into the automatic promotion places.
Derby vs Brentford: Betting Tips
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Derby vs Brentford: Predictions
Derby have not won any of their last five games in the Championship, losing three and drawing two of those. Just as damning, County have only scored one goal across those last five games which came in the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest last month. The Rams have managed to pull seven points clear of the drop zone – albeit having played an extra four games than 22nd-placed Rotherham United.
After losing two of their last five, Brentford have dropped out of the top two places with second-placed Watford now three points clear of the Bees. However, Thomas Frank’s side’s last two defeats did come against top of the league Norwich City and the in-form Barnsley.
Despite their league position, Rooney’s side have only conceded three more goals than Tuesday’s visitors. It is a lack of threat in front of goal which is proving an issue for the former Manchester United forward as his Derby side have only found the back of the net 25 times (second lowest to Wycombe Wanderers) this season in the Championship.
Brentford are still within a good chance of making the top two this season with Frank’s side holding a game in hand on Watford who currently hold the second spot. A win for the Bees would take them level on points with the Hornets, however, Brentford hold a slim advantage on goal difference.
Derby vs Brentford: Match Stats
Ivan Toney has had a scintillating season in the Championship this season as he tops the goal scorers tally with 26 goals in the league alone this season. The 24-year-old found his feet straight away in the Championship and has netted twice in his last three games against Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers.
No side has scored more goals than Brentford with the Bees leading the way with 62 goals (Cardiff City closest with 54). However, Rooney’s have only conceded three more goals than Frank’s side which sit 15 places ahead of the struggling County.
Derby vs Brentford: Squawka Says
Scoreline prediction: Deerby 0-1 Brentford
Derby vs Brentford: Odds
Derby vs Brentford: Head to Head
09 December 2020 – Brentford 0-0 Derby – Championship
11 July 2020 – Derby 1-3 Brentford – Championship
31 August 2019 – Brentford 3-0 Derby – Championship
06 April 2019 – Brentford 3-3 Derby – Championship
22 Sep 2018 – Derby 3-1 Brentford – Championship
Brentford have fared well in their past three games against the Rams, however, Frank’s side will be looking to rectify their unexpected draw with Derby earlier in the season.
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