Derby County - Luton Town predictions

With the odds slightly in the hosts’ favour, they have a decent shot at walking away with 3 points. Still, Luton Town can pull off both a win or a draw, so the hosts can’t afford to let their guard down.

The visiting team is fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead. A win against Derby County on their home field would be a significant achievement, and it is never an easy task.

The Rams showed some character in their previous Championship outing. It was a tough trip to take but they held well. Matter of fact, The Rams kept it level at the break and after the full 90 minutes for a Portsmouth draw.

The visitors are coming off from quite a shocking result in the last round of the Championship. Despite being overwhelming favourites to claim three points on home soil against Blackburn Rovers, they initially struggled to break in front during the first 45 minutes before going down in flames with a 0:1 defeat.

We’ve seen some excellent defensive play from Derby County lately – they haven’t conceded a single goal for more than three home games which makes To Win to Nil a fairly reasonable option in this match.

Luton Town’s last five Championship appearances all confirmed the Under 2.5 Market, which is why betting predictions point out this market as a good idea.

Although the 2.45 betting odds for a home win show that Derby County are the favourites, their track record against Luton Town this season is not great. They lost an earlier bout, though it was a rather narrow defeat.

Friday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

The 1 offered for Under 2.5 Goals bets in this match may seem a bit risky considering the market, but they’re well worth it compared to the probability of the outcome. That said, it’s a solid choice for value, but not necessarily safety.