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Leeds United U18 vs Derby County U18 Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Leeds United U18 1-2 Derby County U18
Leeds United U18DrawDerby County U18
Over 2.5 goalsYes (86%)
Both teams to scoreYes (82%)
Leeds United U18 host Derby County U18 in the U18 Premier League - North on 31 October 2026. Derby arrive as narrow favourites despite playing away, having accumulated 10 points from 8 games against Leeds' 9 points from 7. Both sides sit mid-table in the northern division, with the visitors holding a slight edge in recent consistency.
Team form
Leeds United U18
Leeds have won 3 of their last 5 matches but show vulnerability in defence. Their most recent outing saw them lose 3-4 at Sunderland, extending a pattern of conceding heavily—they have shipped 14 goals across their last five games at a rate of 2.8 per match. On the positive side, they scored 3 goals in three of their last four outings, including victories over Middlesbrough and Leicester City at home. Offensively they average 2.00 goals per game across the season, but defensive solidity remains a concern with 3.00 conceded per game.
Derby County U18
Derby's recent form is mixed but more controlled. They won 2-1 at Wolves and 2-0 at Stoke City in September, though they suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat to Manchester City at home last time out. Across their last five matches, Derby have conceded 11 goals at 2.2 per game—marginally better than Leeds—while scoring 1.6 per game. Their draw 3-3 with Liverpool U18 demonstrates they can compete in open matches, but consistency in front of goal has been an issue throughout the season, averaging just 1.63 goals per game.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record heavily favours Derby. In their last five meetings, Derby have won four times, including three victories at home by scorelines of 1-0, 4-2, and 5-1. Leeds' sole win in that sequence came away from home in December 2023, a 6-1 victory that stands as an outlier. Derby's home record against Leeds is particularly strong, suggesting they carry psychological advantage into this fixture.
Key factors
Both defences have shown fragility, making a high-scoring encounter plausible. Leeds' home record shows they can score freely but struggle to keep clean sheets. Derby's away form is steadier defensively but they have not scored heavily on the road. The visitors' superior recent discipline and the historical head-to-head advantage position them as slight favourites, though Leeds' home environment and attacking threat keep the match competitive. Set pieces and transitions are likely to be decisive given both sides' defensive vulnerabilities.
Prediction
Derby hold a narrow edge. Their defensive record over the last five games is marginally superior, and their head-to-head dominance—particularly at home, though this is away—suggests a team with greater tactical maturity. Leeds will create chances at home, but Derby's experience in this fixture and their slightly more measured approach away from home give them the edge. The match is expected to be open, with both teams likely to score.
Derby County U18 are slight favourites to win. Expect a fairly open game with chances at both ends, though the visitors' consistency and historical advantage over Leeds make them marginally more likely to take the points.
Match info
Tournaments:
U18 Premier League - North(North)
Referee:
No information
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Leeds United U18
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Derby County U18
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City U18 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2 |  Manchester United U18 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| 3 |  Newcastle United U18 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 4 |  Nottingham Forest U18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 5 |  Middlesbrough U18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 |  Burnley U18 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 |  Derby County U18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 8 |  Liverpool U18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Leeds United U18 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 10 |  Sunderland U18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 |  Stoke City U18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 12 |  Everton U18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 13 |  Blackburn Rovers U18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 14 |  Leicester City U18 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 15 |  Wolves U18 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
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