This analysis focuses on the upcoming England Championship match between Derby County and Middlesbrough. Examining recent form, injury concerns, and available odds, a prediction is formed for the match outcome. Derby County's recent form shows a mixed bag of results. Their last five matches highlight their inconsistency, with a win, two draws, and two losses. They've struggled to convert draws into wins, which is crucial for climbing the league table. Playing at home doesn't seem to be a significant advantage based on their recent results. Middlesbrough, on the other hand, show a slightly more positive trend. They’ve won two, drawn one and lost two in their last five matches. Their away form has been reasonably good, with a recent win against Hull City and a draw against Blackburn Rovers. Middlesbrough appears to be more consistent and therefore, is a slightly more favored team. Injury data reveals some absences for both teams. Derby County has several players listed as injured, potentially weakening their squad depth. Middlesbrough also has injury concerns, but fewer, potentially giving them a slight advantage in squad availability and tactical flexibility. Considering the match odds, the bookmakers favor Middlesbrough slightly. The Asian Handicap of 0.25 in favor of Middlesbrough reflects this. The odds suggest a close match, but Middlesbrough is predicted to edge it. The over/under market at 2.25 goals suggests an expectation of a relatively low-scoring game. Based on these factors, the prediction is as follows. Middlesbrough is favored to win the match. With the Asian Handicap at 0.25, backing Middlesbrough to win seems the most sensible choice. Given the recent form of both teams, and the over/under line, a bet on under 2.25 goals also seems likely. The win-draw-loss prediction is also a win for the away team, Middlesbrough.