Derby vs Cardiff Confirmed Lineups

Derby vs Cardiff Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Derby and Cardiff have been confirmed.

Derby Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Jacob Widell Zetterström, Max Johnston, Sondre Langås, Charlie Taylor, Dion Sanderson, Alex Mowatt, Lewis Travis, Oscar Fraulo, Bobby Clark, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Carlton Morris

Substitutes: Owen Eames, Craig Forsyth, Filip Bilbija, Ryan Nyambe, Josh Vickers, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Rhian Brewster, Ryan Hedges, Joe Ward

Cardiff Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Nathan Trott, Ronan Kpakio, Perry Ng, Calum Scanlon, Joel Bagan, Alex Robertson, Jack Moylan, Ollie Tanner, Rubin Colwill, Cian Ashford, Yousef Salech

Substitutes: Noah Dafydd Anyadike, Chris Willock, Rob Tankiewicz, Joel Colwill, Matthew Turner, Isaak Davies, Harry Tyrer, David Turnbull, Callum Robinson

Derby vs Cardiff Immediate Reaction

Derby

Derby set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for this home fixture against Cardiff. Jacob Widell Zetterström starts in goal behind a defensive line featuring Max Johnston, Sondre Langås, Charlie Taylor, and Dion Sanderson. Alex Mowatt and Lewis Travis anchor the midfield pivot, while Oscar Fraulo, Bobby Clark, and Corey Blackett-Taylor support central striker Carlton Morris.

Cardiff

Cardiff also line up in a 4-2-3-1 system at Pride Park. Nathan Trott starts between the posts behind a back line of Ronan Kpakio, Perry Ng, Calum Scanlon, and Joel Bagan. Alex Robertson and Jack Moylan form the midfield holding pair, with Ollie Tanner, Rubin Colwill, and Cian Ashford operating behind central forward Yousef Salech.

Derby vs Cardiff Reactive Bet Builder

Ahead of kick-off, our featured bet builder focuses on key attacking and defensive involvement across both sides. The selections include Carlton Morris to record over 0.5 shots on target and to be shown a card for Derby. For Cardiff, the legs feature substitute Callum Robinson to register over 0.5 shots on target, along with defender Perry Ng to be shown a card.

Derby vs Cardiff Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

With both teams confirmed in 4-2-3-1 shapes, Derby will look to leverage home advantage at Pride Park with Carlton Morris spearheading the attack. Cardiff carry threat through Rubin Colwill and Yousef Salech, but Derby's midfield balance with Alex Mowatt and Lewis Travis gives the hosts a slight edge in controlling the tempo.

Score Prediction: Derby 2-1 Cardiff

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