Promotion is on the horizon for Gary Rowett’s Derby County who are immersed in a race for the automatic promotion places with plenty of potential suitors wanting to take their place in the top 2 of the Championship. Brentford look consigned to a mid-table place currently but a sustained run of form in the latter part of the season could allow them to claw into the play-off places.
Skybet Championship – Derby County v Brentford – Pride Park – Saturday 3rd February 2018 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at William Hill |
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The Rams have has a fantastic season so far and Gary Rowett’s men are unbeaten in their last 9 Championship matches and with Rowett having committed his long term future to the club the outlook looks bright. They currently sit in 2nd place – 12 points behind runaway leaders Wolves (with a game in hand) but two points clear of the chasing pack below them and it would appear that automatic promotion is their priority this season. Matej Vydra is prolific at Championship level and he has notched 16 goals already this season in what has been another sensational campaign for the Czech international.
Brentford
Consistency has been the biggest issue for the Bees this season who find themselves in 10th place in the Championship table. Dean Smith’s men have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4 Championship matches and find themselves with 43 points from their opening 29 games. Ollie Watkins has led the line impressively for Brentford this season – notching 8 goals in all competitions.
Head to Head
Derby edge the head to head record between the teams with 13 wins compared to Brentford’s 10 whilst another 8 matches between the sides have been draws. Their meeting at Griffin Park earlier in the season ended as a 1-1 draw with Joe Ledley’s first half strike for Derby being cancelled out by a late Ollie Watkins equalizer.
Derby County v Brentford – Betting Odds and Predictions
Derby are in good form and will want to push on towards the Premier League.
Derby County to win the match represents unbelievable value at 11/10 with Betfair.
Matej Vydra is the principal goal threat for Derby who will want to use home advantage.
Albert Adomah to score anytime looks great value at 31/21 with Unibet.
Brentford won’t roll over here and could give Derby a real run for their money.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a well-priced bet at 8/11 with Betway.
These two teams have notched 66 goals between them this term and it could be a very open game.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks an excellent bet at 19/20 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Derby County 2 – 1 Brentford – 8/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Derby County v Brentford
Brentford will cause Derby problems but the Rams look well set to push for promotion and need the points desperately. Derby County to win the match and both teams to score looks a strong bet at 3/1 with Skybet.