In a Championship clash at Kenilworth Road Stadium on December 20, 2024, Luton Town, positioned 19th, will take on 14th-placed Derby County.
Luton Town:
Luton Town will aim to bounce back from their disappointing defeat at Blackburn Rovers when they host Derby County at Kenilworth Road on Friday night. Despite being relegated from the Premier League last season, Luton were expected to be among the Championship's stronger teams this season but have struggled to live up to expectations, sitting in 19th place. However, their home form offers hope, with five unbeaten matches at Kenilworth Road. Luton will look to build on their recent 2-1 comeback victory over Stoke City and make it back-to-back wins at home. With only one win from their last five matches, Rob Edwards' side will be keen to end 2024 with a positive result to start climbing up the table.
Derby County:
Derby County will be looking to extend their impressive 4-0 victory over Portsmouth when they travel to Luton, hoping to build on their first win in seven games. The Rams' attacking performance in that match was clinical, with goals from Kane Wilson, Eiran Cashin, and Ebou Adams. However, Derby’s struggles on the road persist, with just one away win so far this season. Sitting in 14th, they are 10 points adrift of the playoffs but also a solid seven points clear of relegation. Manager Paul Warne will want to see more consistency from his side, especially in attack, where former Blackpool striker Jerry Yates has failed to score in his last four matches. The Rams face a tough challenge at Kenilworth Road but will be hoping their newfound confidence can propel them to another crucial three points.
Prediction:2-1
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