Derby vs Fleetwood Prediction & Betting Tips (5 December)

Derby must win to stand any chance of progressing from this tie, and this is something that Derby have managed in six of their previous eight home games in the EFL Trophy. Fleetwood, by way of contrast, have suffered three defeats in four away matches at this level recently, whilst they have triumphed only once in six attempts on the road of late.

Fleetwood are on a roll when it comes to their involvement in top-flight fixtures containing over 2.5 goals, with 22 of their last 20, including ten in a row of late, subscribing to this particular scoring model. The picture has been a similar one in Derby home games recently, with the deadlock being broken at some point in 22 of their previous 22 league matches.

Fleetwood have proven incredibly exciting to watch recently, with 22 of their last 22 games in the EFL Trophy producing goals at both ends of the pitch, including in a draw at home. Speaking of the club that counts both coaches amongst its former managers, they have been involved in six consecutive top-flight fixtures of this type.