Derby v Leeds Betting Tips – Championship, 11th August 5.30pm
Derby struggled to get much-attacking momentum going on the opening weekend of the new season, but still, somehow they managed to get out of a trip to Reading with a 2-1 success in the bag for new manager Frank Lampard. As for Leeds, they looked impressive at Elland Road in a high-profile clash against Stoke posting a 3-1 success. Read our Derby v Leeds predictions for more insight.
Derby News and Form
Derby opened the season with a strange game against Reading. They managed to get a 2-1 win on the board at the Madejski but weren’t necessarily great value for it. They didn’t have much to offer at all in the final third of the pitch, being most effective from distance. Still, they will have been delighted with the three points. They did enjoy a lot of possession and stroked the ball around but just didn’t do a lot with it.
Derby do have a strong squad in place though and with them, at home, we are backing both teams to score at 4/5 odds here* (Betting Odds were taken from August 8th, 2018 at 8:12 p.m.). Last season in the Championship Derby posted a W12 D5 L6 record and they were strong and consistent in front of goal, with 41 home goals netted. Defensively they conceded under a goal per game on average at Pride Park. However, they only took one clean sheet in their last eight home games last term. Overall they took a clean sheet in 48% of their home fixtures.
Leeds News and Form
Marcelo Bielsa could be such a good capture for Leeds to lead them forward to better things. There was total evidence of his style at the club as Leeds took a 3-1 home win over pre-season Championship outright winner favourites Stoke. That was a big statement made at Elland Road by Leeds and now while they get another tough game, they will be fairly confident about it all. Even out on the road. If you think about it manager Bielsa has a wealth of experience over that of Derby’s Frank Lampard.
Right out of the gate for this Saturday evening kick-off we are looking over 2.5 goals for the game at even money at bet365* (Betting Odds were taken from August 8th, 2018 at 8:12 p.m.). Leeds did struggle away from home at the back end of last season, losing each of their last four road games. They also didn’t take a win in any of their last eleven away from Elland Road. However, they are working with a clean slate here and can make an impact at Pride Park after such an impressive start.
Derby v Leeds Head to Head
It was Derby who came out on top in last season’s meetings with Leeds, collecting four points from their two games. There was a 2-2 draw in this corresponding fixture last season. Things are even between the two of them in the last three Championship seasons with two wins each and two drawn matches. Derby have taken four points from their last two home games against Leeds.
Derby v Leeds Betting Odds*
Derby 21/20
Draw 12/5
Leeds 13/5
* (Betting Odds were taken on August 8th, 2018 at 8:12 p.m.)
Derby v Leeds Predictions
Leeds to win: That was a strange game from Derby last weekend who passed the ball a lot but didn’t do a great deal with it. Leeds, on the other hand, were direct and positive and that could be enough to see them produce an underdog success at Pride Park. We are backing the visitors in our Derby v Leeds predictions.
