Derby County vs Luton Town Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2024-25

The Hatters emerged victorious in their last encounter against the Rams previously this season.

Derby County are all set to host Luton Town in match week 43 of the EFL Championship 2024-25 season. Pride Park Stadium is ready to host the second division English football match between the Rams and the Hatters.

Derby County are in 21st place on the English League Championship points table as they have been able to secure 11 wins in 42 league games. The lacklustre show of performance by the Rams are seeing them in the fourth last place on the points table. The Rams were held to a draw in their previous championship game against Portsmouth.

Luton Town fell prey to Blackburn Rovers in their last league fixture. It is a tough time for the club because of their poor results this season. The last few results for them have not been very pleasing. The Hatters are in the 23rd place on the points table, having won 10 games in the same number of games as the Rams.

Kick-off:

• Location: Derby, England
• Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
• Date: Friday, April 18
• Kick-off Time: 17:00 IST/ 11:30 GMT/ 06:30 ET/ 03:30 PT
• Referee: James Linington
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Derby County: W-W-L-D-D

Luton Town: D-W-D-D-L

Players to Watch

Jerry Yates (Derby County)

The Rams have many players who have been out of action due to injuries. Jerry Yates have scored some goals for them this season in the EFL Championship. With a total of 13 goal involvements in 38 league fixtures this season. He is the top goal scorer for the Rams in the league this season.

Jordan Clark (Luton Town)

The English midfielder will be looking to step up for his side so that he can help Luton Town stand a chance against the Rams. Jordan Clark can control the midfield well and can also score some goals, which makes him an impactful player for the Hatters. With a total of 10 goal contributions in 37 league games, Clark can be a game-changer for Luton Town.

Match Facts

• The Rams are unbeaten in their last 10 home league games against the Hatters.
• Both Derby County and Luton Town are winless in their last three league games.
• The Hatters have won two of their last 14 league games on Good Friday.

Derby vs Luton: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @39/19 vbet
• Jerry Yates to score @15/2 Unibet
• Goals under 2.5 @12/25 10bet

Injury and Team News

Ben Osborn, Curtis Nelson and six more players have injuries and will not be in action for Derby County. Callum Elder’s availability depends on his match fitness.

Alfie Doughty, Jacob Brown and three more players are injured and will not be in action for Luton Town.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Derby County won: 4

Luton Town won: 5

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

Widell Zetterstrom (GK); Langas, Phillips, Clarke; Armstrong; Wilson, Thompson, Adams, Forsyth; Yates, Myers-Harness

Luton Town predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Kaminski (GK); Makosso, McGuinness, Bell; Jones, Walsh, Aasgaard, Clark, Alli; Chong, Morris

Match Prediction

Even though the Hatters were the better side the last time these sides met, the Derby County vs Luton Town English League Championship 2024-25 fixture is likely to end in a draw here.

Prediction: Derby County 1-1 Luton Town

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

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