This England Championship clash pits Derby County against Middlesbrough. The match data reveals a significant disparity in league standings, with Middlesbrough comfortably positioned in second place, while Derby County languishes in 14th. This immediately paints a picture of Middlesbrough’s potential dominance. Analysing recent form further strengthens Middlesbrough's position. While Derby County’s recent home form shows a mixed bag of draws and a single win, their away form is more concerning with multiple losses. Middlesbrough, on the other hand, show good performance even on away games, with a recent win. This suggests Middlesbrough is in superior form and more likely to perform at a higher level. The odds offered by the bookmakers are also indicative of Middlesbrough's favouritism. The Match Result odds give Middlesbrough a clear advantage, with a win priced at 2.30, compared to Derby’s 3.10. The Asian Handicap line of Middlesbrough -0.25 further corroborates this assessment, implying a slight but noticeable edge for the away side. The Over/Under market is set at 2.25 goals, implying bookmakers anticipate a moderately low-scoring game. Considering all factors, the prediction leans towards Middlesbrough securing a win. Their superior league position, recent form, and the bookmakers' odds all contribute to this conclusion. The Asian Handicap bet on Middlesbrough -0.25 seems a reasonable option, given the perceived advantage. Given the form and the fact that Derby has had some trouble scoring goals, while Middlesbrough has a very organized defense, Under 2.25 goals seems a valid prediction. The lower-scoring nature is further reinforced by Derby's struggles in front of goal. Therefore, a bet on Middlesbrough to win, coupled with Under 2.25 goals is a smart strategic approach for this match.