BURNLEY U-21 VS DERBY COUNTY U-21 - ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE 2, DIVISON 1 MATCH PREVIEW
ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE 2, DIVISON 1 MATCH DETAILS: BURNLEY U-21 VS DERBY COUNTY U-21
As Burnley U-21 prepare to host Derby County U-21 on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League 2, Divison 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
BURNLEY U-21 PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE 2, DIVISON 1
Burnley U-21, currently 27th in the standings with 8 points from 14 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 1 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 15 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
DERBY COUNTY U-21 PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE 2, DIVISON 1
Derby County U-21, sitting 28th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 7 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BURNLEY U-21 VS DERBY COUNTY U-21
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In their previous league match against Everton U-21, Burnley U-21 recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation.
Derby County U-21's last outing came against Manchester City U-21, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Burnley U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Burnley U-21 and Derby County U-21 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR BURNLEY U-21 VS DERBY COUNTY U-21
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Burnley U-21's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Derby County U-21's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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