RED vs DER Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update on the Championship 2021-22 match between Reading and Derby County.
RED vs DER Championship 2021-22 Preview:
Relegation-bound Reading set to host last-placed Derby County at Madejski Stadium in the EFL Championship on Monday afternoon. Both teams are set for a relegation battle this season in the second half of the Championship. Debey County need a miracle to survive relegation this season after 21 points were deducted for the breach in financial fair play regulations.
Reading County will return to football action after 23 days of a break due to the Covid-19 outbreak. They sit in 21st position in the league table with 21 points from the opening 22 league matches. They have played two games less than teams placed above them and teams in the relegation zone. Reading enter this fixture after a 1-0 away loss against leaders West Bromwich Albion on 11th December.
Derby County would have been placed in 13th position in the league table if it were not for their 21-points deduction. Manager Wayne Rooney recently confirmed that the club is closing on the possible takeover in the coming weeks. EFL has lifted the transfer embargo but Deby won’t be doing big business any time soon. They enter this fixture after a 1-2 away win against league giants Stoke City three days ago. They have now won their last three league fixtures, and fans’ hope are revived.
Wayne Rooney’s side sit at the bottom of the table with 10 points from the opening 24 fixtures. They are 12 points behind 19th placed Hull City and 11 points behind today’s opponents. Reading will fancy this fixture as they have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures against them.
RED vs DER Championship 2021-22 Match Details:
Venue: Madejski Stadium
Date & Time: 3rd Jan, at 08:30 PM IST
RED vs DER Championship 2021-22 Probable Playing XIs:
RED: Southwood; Yiadom, Holmes, Dann, Baba; Laurent; Halilovic, Drinkwater, Swift, Ejaria; Carroll.
DER: Allsop; Jagielka, Davies, Forsyth; Byrne, Thompson, Bird, Knight, Ebosele; Kazim-Richards, Plange.
Top Picks for RED vs DER Championship 2021-22 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Football Tips:
RED
Ovie Ejaria: Former Liverpool player is set to return against Derby County after missing a few matches due to injury. Ejaria has scored 2 goals this season from 14 league matches.
John Swift: The English midfielder is one of the best players in the league this season. He has scored 8 goals and assisted 9 more in 21 matches this season.
DER
Jason Knight: The tough midfielder has made 17 league appearances this season and scored 2 and assisted 2 with consistent displays. He will be a perfect choice to captain your fantasy team on Monday.
Luke Plange: Former Arsenal youngster was on the scoreline three days ago and will enter this fixture with high morale. He has scored 2 goals in just 4 league games.
RED vs DER Championship 2021-22 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain: John Swift, Jason Knight
Vice-Captain: Luke Plange, Ovie Ejaria
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RED vs DER Dream11 Team:
Goalkeeper: R. Allsop
Defenders: N. Byrne, F. Ebosele, A. Yiadom
Midfielders: A. Halilovic, O. Ejaria(VC), J. Swift, M. Bird, J. Knight(C)
Forwards: A. Carroll, L. Plange
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for RED vs DER Dream11 Team:
Goalkeeper: R. Allsop
Defenders: N. Byrne, F. Ebosele, A. Yiadom, T. Holmes
Midfielders: D. Drinkwater, O. Ejaria, J. Swift(C), J. Knight
Forwards: A. Carroll, L. Plange(VC)
RED vs DER Championship 2021-22 Probable Winner:
Derby County are expected to win this fixture against Reading as they enter this fixture with high morale and host are playing after 3 weeks.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.