Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Swansea City's recent performance has thrown a spanner in the works of their usual format. In the last round, they didn't just go over the usual goal count; they went over as if it was hockey, hitting a total over 6.5. Will the Welsh side repeat such a feat with Derby County, or will they revert to a traditional low-scoring game?
Derby County
Derby County, on the other hand, played a more traditional low-scoring match in their last game against Preston North End (1:1). This scoreline has become a recurring outcome for them, appearing in five of their last seven matches. It hasn’t mattered whether they played at home or away. Recently, matches at Pride Park have ceased to guarantee a win for the team, though they haven’t lost either.
Swansea City
Swansea City were involved in a goal-fest with Leeds United (3:4), a rarity for such high-scoring encounters. Notably, the teams exchanged their final goals in injury time. Despite this scoring spree, Swansea City still average less than a goal scored and conceded per game. Even in this anomaly, they didn’t produce more than usual with just 10 shots, five of which were on target, with Leeds United's goalkeeper failing to save them.
Derby County vs Swansea City Prediction
No, we won't see a repeat of that match. While it might have been thrilling, most managers would agree it's better to win four times 1:0 than to have one game end 3:4. Derby County will take a more conservative approach. Expect to see fewer than two total goals.
