Burnley vs Derby County Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The previous encounter between these clubs ended in a draw.

Burnley are ready to lock horns with Derby County in the second round fixture of the EFL Cup 2025-26. The interesting contest between these sides will take place at Turf Moor.

The Clarets at home will be keen on securing a win. They are coming in after securing an easy win against Sunderland in their English Premier League game. It was a good performance by Burnley FC and they will be looking to continue their winning run here.

In their previous round of the EFL Cup, the Rams are coming in after taking down West Bromwich Albion. They came out on top in penalties after battling to a 1-1 draw during the normal time. Derby County will be away from home for their upcoming game, and it is going to be a tough task for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Burnley, England
• Stadium: Turf Moor
• Date: Wednesday, August 27
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 26; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Andrew Kitchen
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Burnley: L-W

Derby County: L-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Jaidon Anthony (Burnley)

The 25-year-old Englishman is ready to play an important role in the attacking front for Burnley. Jaidon Anthony is coming in after scoring a goal in their 2-0 win against the Black Cats in their previous fixture. He dribbled the ball and looked in control in the final third for the Clarets.

Aura. @JaidonnA11 pic.twitter.com/fDVH3smrpY

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) August 23, 2025

Joe Ward (Derby County)

Joe Ward scored a crucial equaliser in their last Carabao Cup game. The 30-year-old will look to play an important role for his side. He can control the midfield well and can also help his side in the attacking front.

It will be interesting to see him perform in a high-pressure game.

Match Facts

• Burnley haven’t lost to Derby County in their last 12 meetings.
• Derby County have failed to secure a clean sheet in any of their last four games in the new season.
• Three of the last five matches between the Clarets and the Rams have ended in a draw.

Burnley vs Derby County: Betting Tips and Odds

• Burnley to win @8/15 Ladbrokes
• Jaidon Anthony to score @13/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @15/8 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer and Zeki Amdouni are injured. They will not all be in action for Burnley. Due to a lack of fitness, the club might also miss out on Armando Broja, Axel Tuanzebe and Bashir Humpryes.

Derby County will be without the services of Corey Blackett-Taylor, Curtis Nelson and five other players as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 62

Burnley won: 25

Derby County won: 22

Draws: 15

Predicted Lineups

Burnley predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Dúbravka (GK); Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Ugochukwu, Cullen; Larsen, Mejbri, Anthony; Foster

Derby County predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Zetterström (GK); Sanderson, Batth, Batth; Ward, Thompson, Ozoh, Elder; Adams, Weimann; Morris

Match Prediction

It is going to be an important fixture for both clubs as the winning side will move forward in the cup competition. Burnley are likely to come out and defeat Derby County in their upcoming EFL Cup fixture.

Prediction: Burnley 3-1 Derby County

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports Football

US: Paramount+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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