Derby County 1-0 Cardiff City

Current streaks

Recent form

Derby County

Derby County's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with the team currently sitting in 10th position in the Championship. In their last six games across all competitions, they've managed three wins, one draw, and two losses, demonstrating some inconsistency. The Rams have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly their 4-2 loss to Blackburn Rovers, which contributed to their impressive average of 2.67 total goals per game. Derby's defense has shown improvement lately, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches, including a notable 3-0 victory over Bristol City in their most recent game. Their attacking prowess is evident with 1.5 goals scored per game, while they've been relatively solid at the back, conceding 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting exciting, goal-filled encounters for fans.

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent form has been concerning, with the team currently sitting at the bottom of the Championship table with just one point from four games. They are on a three-game winless streak in all competitions, including two consecutive losses. The team's defensive struggles are particularly evident, having conceded 15 goals in their last six matches, with a high-scoring 3-5 defeat to Southampton in the League Cup and a heavy 5-0 loss to Burnley in the Championship. Their only win in this period came in the League Cup against Bristol Rovers, which was also their only clean sheet. Despite scoring six goals across these games, Cardiff's attack has been inconsistent, failing to score in three of their last four matches. The team's goal difference of -9 and average of 2.5 goals conceded per game highlight their defensive vulnerabilities.

Recent home/away form

Derby County

Derby County's recent home form has been impressive, with the team currently on a four-game winning streak at Pride Park. This run includes victories in competitive fixtures against Bristol City and Middlesbrough in the Championship, as well as a League Cup win over Chesterfield. The Rams have been solid defensively at home, keeping clean sheets in their last two league matches. Their most recent home game was particularly noteworthy, with a convincing 3-0 victory over Bristol City, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this sequence. Despite a heavy 4-0 friendly defeat to Chesterfield in July, Derby have bounced back strongly, conceding only two goals in their last four home games across all competitions. This improved defensive performance, combined with their consistent goal-scoring (averaging 1.8 goals per game at home in this period), suggests Derby County are building a strong foundation for their Championship campaign at Pride Park.

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent away form presents a mixed picture with notable highs and lows. In their last six away games, they've managed 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, showing inconsistency. The team has experienced two particularly high-scoring games, both resulting in 5-2 losses against Rotherham and a recent 5-0 defeat to Burnley, indicating defensive vulnerabilities on the road. However, they've also shown promise with a convincing 3-0 win against Hamburger SV in a friendly. Cardiff City has struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only 2 in these 6 games, while conceding an average of 2 goals per game. Their goal-scoring record is slightly better, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but the negative goal difference of -3 highlights their defensive challenges away from home.