With both teams aiming for a return to the Premier League, Swansea City will be hosting side Derby County at the Liberty Stadium. The match schedules for 8th February, with kickoff at 18:00 GMT.
Coach Philip Cocu showed the prowess with his squad as they cruised past Northampton Town to secure a ticket for the first FA round with Manchester United. The Rams are currently 13th on the Championship side with 40 points. The side has recorded three wins in their past five last encounters.
Steve Cooper’s side is currently 8th in the Championship table with 46 points. The side has managed to pull off two wins, two draws and one loss in their past five matches. However, Steve Cooper has to overturn the drawing history between the two sides.
Swansea City vs. Derby County Head to Head
Both sides have met nine times in the Championship, with each team picking up two wins from each other and five games ending in a draw. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Derby County 0-0 Swansea City
Swansea City 1-1 Derby County
Derby County 2-1 Swansea City
Derby County 2-1 Swansea City
Swansea City 0-0 Derby County
Derby County 0-1 Derby County
Swansea City 1-0 Derby County
Swansea City Team News
Center back Joe Rodon is having a high flying season while eliciting interest from other clubs. Rodon has played a crucial at the heart of the defense of Swansea throughout the season. The 22-year-old Wales International made his way back to Steve Cooper’s plans after recovering from a knee injury.
Steve Cooper setts to benefit from an injury boost, especially with the return of winger Jordon Garrick who featured for the first half of the U-23 side against Newcastle. Despite the call-up of attacking duo of Andrew Ayew and Bersant Celina, Garrick is a more forward-moving mobile threat.
Derby County Team News
There is still a cloud of doubt for the future of striker Chris Martin, who has his contract expiring at the end of the season. The striker has started 17 games for the Rams this season while netting seven goals. Andre Wisdom, who scored his first goal for the Rams in their last outing, showed a strong performance and secured a slot in the team’s lineup.
Prediction and Odds
Both teams have a mixture of good and bad results over the past, but the history of both teams show a slight tendency for drawing.
Draw
Double Chance
Goals Under 2.5