After a last-minute tooth and nail fight to survive relegation, Derby County kicks off the new Championship season with a home fixture against Huddersfield Town. The match schedules for Saturday at the Pride Park Stadium, with kickoff at 5 pm.
Both sides had a season to forget last time. Therefore, Derby anticipates a hopeful season under Wayne Rooney. On the other hand, the Terriers head into the clash on the back of a hard-fought Carabao win last weekend.
It was three months ago when Wayne Rooney grinned tooth with anxiety on the final matchday. A loss could have sent the camp to League One after a troubled campaign.
There isn’t much hope for the side under rookie manager Wayne Rooney after a transfer embargo. However, the Rams have a chance to sign four players on short-term deals in the transfer window.
The manager had a bad month after pictures circulated of him at an after-party. In addition, things took a turn for the worse after the former Manchester United captain injured a player during training.
Meanwhile, the Terriers finished only one place above this weekend’s host back in May. It took a penalty shootout against Sheffield Wednesday in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The camp conceded the most goals in the division. Head coach Carlos Corberan remains with a major task in defense.
Derby County vs Huddersfield Town Head to Head
Both sides have 14 games against each other, with Derby County takes seven wins while Terriers has three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Notts County 0-2 Derby County
- Derby County 1-0 Real Betis Balompie
- Salford City 2-1 Derby County
- Derby County 1-2 Manchester United
- Derby County 3-3 Sheffield Wednesday
Away
- Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Huddersfield Town
- Fleetwood Town 2-1 Huddersfield
- Norwich City 2-0 Huddersfield
- Southport 0-2 Huddersfield
- Reading 2-2 Huddersfield
Derby County Team News
Wayne Rooney starts the new season without Jack Mariott, Scott Malone, and Martyn Waghorn, who moved during the summer. However, the Rams can call on the services of Phil Jagielka, Sam Baldock, Richard Stearman.
Huddersfield Town Team News
The Terriers have some options to select from in comparison to their opponents. The attack options look bolstered with the addition of Jordan Rhodes and Matty Pearson. Winger Sorba Thoma is pushing for more minutes this campaign.
Prediction and Odds
We expect a home defeat for the Rams as they begin to knit their reduced squad this campaign.
- Huddersfield Town Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Home
