superwin636 Analysis of the English Championship football match between Derby County and Middlesbrough. superwin636

Derby County

Championship new boys Derby County, managed by Paul Warne, opened the season with a 2-4 away defeat at Blackburn but regained confidence in the first round of the Carabao Cup, winning 2-1 at home against League Two side Chesterfield.

The team is still without Jerry Yates, the striker on loan from Swansea, who is serving a suspension from last season, Ebou Adams is injured, Tyrese Fornah has left and Corey Blackett-Taylor needs to be checked for fitness. ( superwin636 )

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick has enjoyed a fine start to the season, with a 1-0 home win over Swansea in the Championship and a 3-0 Carabao Cup first-round win away at Leeds United.

Team condition: Jonny Howson, who was injured in a warm-up game, will have to wait for a fitness test. Other than that, there are no problems. Many players who played well in the cup will be considered by Carrick to be options to start in the league game.

Expected lineup

Derby (4-3-3): Josh Vickers – Kane Wilson, Curtis Nelson, Sonny Bradley, Craig Forsyth – David Osoh, Kenzo Gaudmein, Ben Osborne – Tom Barkhuizen, Kayden Jackson, Nathaniel Mendez-Leng.

Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1): Seny Dieng – Luke Ayling, Raf van den Berg, Matthew Clark, Lucas Engle – Hayden Hackney, Jonny Howson – Isaiah Jones, Finn Azaz, Riley McGree – Emmanuel Latte Lath.

Venue: Pride Park Stadium

Derby are looking for their first points in the league against Middlesbrough, who have had a good start to the season and have a strong defence. They are expected to focus on a solid game in their style. If they can’t win away, they will take home one point.

Expected result: Derby draw Middlesbrough 0-0