Derby County vs Middlesbrough - AI Betting Analysis | Championship Jan 1, 2026, 03:00 PM
ChampionshipFinished
3-4-1-2
1:0
Lineups
4-2-2-2
Derby County
3-4-1-2Key Players
25Ben Brereton Díaz
Midfielder
8Ben Osborn
Midfielder
20Callum Elder
MidfielderInjured
9Carlton Morris
Forward
3Craig Forsyth
Defender
35Curtis Nelson
DefenderInjured
18David Ozoh
Midfielder
2Derry Murkin
Defender
1Jacob Widell Zetterström
Goalkeeper
34Jaydon Banel
Midfielder
23Joe Ward
Midfielder
19Kayden Jackson
Forward
27Lewis Travis
Midfielder
5Matt Clarke
Defender
7Rhian Brewster
ForwardInjured
12Richard O'Donnell
Goalkeeper
24Ryan Nyambe
Defender
19Sammie Szmodics
Midfielder
6Sondre Langås
Defender
Unavailable
20Callum Elder
MidfielderInjured
35Curtis Nelson
DefenderInjured
7Rhian Brewster
ForwardInjured
Middlesbrough
4-2-2-2Key Players
29Adilson Malanda
Defender
18Aidan Morris
Midfielder
24Alex Bangura
DefenderInjured
5Alfie Jones
DefenderInjured
2Callum Brittain
Defender
6Dael Fry
Defender
26Darragh Lenihan
DefenderInjured
13David Strelec
Forward
7Hayden Hackney
MidfielderInjured
16Jonathan Howson
Defender
12Luke Ayling
Defender
3Matt Targett
Defender
17Micah Hamilton
Midfielder
11Morgan Whittaker
Midfielder
8Riley McGree
Midfielder
31Solomon Brynn
Goalkeeper
9Tommy Conway
Forward
Unavailable
24Alex Bangura
DefenderInjured
5Alfie Jones
DefenderInjured
26Darragh Lenihan
DefenderInjured
7Hayden Hackney
MidfielderInjured
Referee
Not assigned
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Derby County vs Middlesbrough?
The AI prediction for Derby County vs Middlesbrough in Championship will be published closer to kickoff. Check back soon for a data-driven analysis.
When does Derby County vs Middlesbrough kick off?
Derby County vs Middlesbrough is scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 03:00 PM UTC.
How reliable is the AI prediction?
Our model is trained on years of match data and tracks a transparent hit-rate on our statistics page. Confidence levels (low/medium/high) reflect the strength of the signal. Predictions are guidance, not guarantees — always bet responsibly.
How does PredictVersiAI generate predictions?
We combine team form, expected goals, head-to-head history, injuries, rotation risk, and live odds movements. Read our full methodology for details.