Derby County 0-1 Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Derby County

Derby County have been struggling for form recently, with just one win in their last six matches. The Rams are currently on a concerning run of three consecutive league defeats, which has seen them slip to 18th in the Championship table. Their defensive frailties are evident, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven outings and conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game over the past six matches. The 4-2 loss to Sheffield Wednesday stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. Derby's attacking output has also been lacklustre, managing just 0.83 goals per game in this period. With only 27 points from 26 games, the Rams will be eager to reverse their fortunes and climb away from the lower reaches of the table.

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Black Cats have been involved in some tight encounters, with their goal difference at zero over this period, scoring and conceding six goals each. Defensively, they've managed two clean sheets, including a goalless draw against Burnley in their most recent outing. Interestingly, half of their matches have seen both teams score, while there's been an even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals. Despite this inconsistent run, Sunderland find themselves in a strong 4th position in the Championship, suggesting they've been performing well over the course of the season. Their current position indicates they're in the playoff spots, which could potentially lead to promotion if they maintain or improve their form in the latter part of the season.

Recent home/away form

Derby County

Derby County's recent home form has been rather inconsistent, with the Rams experiencing a challenging run at Pride Park. The team are currently on a two-match losing streak at home, having failed to score in their last two fixtures against Watford and Leeds United. Prior to this, Derby enjoyed a brief resurgence with back-to-back victories, including an impressive 4-0 thrashing of Portsmouth, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. However, their overall home record in the last six matches is concerning, with four losses and only two wins. The Rams have struggled to keep clean sheets, managing just one in this stretch, while conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game. Despite their difficulties, Derby's matches have tended to be entertaining for neutrals, with 67% of their home games featuring over 2.5 goals.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with the Black Cats struggling to find consistency on the road. In their last six away matches, they have managed just one win, drawing three and losing two. The team's goal-scoring prowess has been somewhat muted, averaging only one goal per game, whilst conceding slightly more at 1.17 per match. Their lone victory came in a high-scoring affair against Swansea, where they emerged 3-2 winners, showcasing their ability to perform in more open contests. Defensively, Sunderland have managed just one clean sheet in this run, highlighting an area for improvement. The majority of their away fixtures (67%) have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, low-scoring encounters on their travels.