Derby County are still searching for their first win of the season and host Swansea City in the Championship at Pride Park on Saturday lunchtime.
The Rams lost to Lincoln City in the first round of the EFL Cup and threw away a half-time lead to suffer a 2-1 defeat at Charlton Athletic before the weekend draw with newly promoted Cardiff City at home.
Swansea were also knocked out of the EFL Cup, by Birmingham City, but have enjoyed a brighter start to the Championship campaign, winning away at Stoke City before Saturday’s draw with Sheffield United.
Derby County v Swansea City Tips Summary
Best Bet - Both teams to score @ 4/5
Alternative Bet - Derby to win @ 5/4
Bet Builder - Over 2.5 goals, Carlton Morris anytime goalscorer & Over 8.5 corners @ 5/1
Derby County v Swansea City Prediction
Best Bet: Both teams to score @ 4/5
The last six games featuring Derby dating back to April have seen both teams score and Saturday's game is likely to see the same scenario.
The Rams have found the net in all three of their matches this season, opening the scoring down at Charlton before recording two goals against Cardiff.
Swansea kept a clean sheet last time out, but conceded against both Stoke and Birmingham.
With Derby boasting home advantage and hitting six shots on target against the Bluebirds, John Eustace's men will be confident they can find the net against the Swans.
Vitor Matos' side only mustered one shot on target against Sheff Utd, but should have more joy against a Derby side that has let in two goals each game so far this campaign.
Alternative Bet: Derby to win @ 5/4
Derby's start to the season has been underwhelming with errors at both ends contributing to the side's winless run.
However, after finishing eighth last season in their second year back in the Championship, John Eustace's men know they belong at this level and will be confident a win is around the corner.
Individual errors, a shaky backline and missed chances have featured in the Rams' slow start, but they have enough quality to beat Swansea at home on Saturday lunchtime.
The Swans came from behind to beat Stoke but couldn't get the better of the Blades and, though they will prove a tough test, the hosts are favourites to take the three points.
Derby won both games against Swansea home and away in the Championship last season and can continue their good run of form against the Welsh side.
Derby County v Swansea City Bet Builder Tip
Over 2.5 goals
Carlton Morris anytime goalscorer
Over 8.5 corners
Pays @ 5/1
Derby's matches have all featured goals at both ends so far this season, with the Rams finding the net but also conceding twice per game.
The Rams shouldn't have any trouble getting on the scoresheet, but the visitors are also likely to strike, so backing over 2.5 goals for this Saturday lunchtime fixture looks a smart bet.
Carlton Morris was Derby's top scorer last season with 12 goals and the forward has already opened his account for this campaign, hitting the target on Saturday against Cardiff.
The 30-year-old striker will again lead the line and should have chances to add to his tally.
Looking at set-pieces, Derby's match against the Bluebirds featured a total of 14 corners, while each of Swansea's two league games have seen nine recorded.
With those numbers in mind, backing over 8.5 corners looks like a wise pick.
Key Match Stats
Derby did the double over Swansea last season, winning 2-1 away before a 2-0 home victory
Swansea have failed to score at home this campaign but have netted twice away
The Rams last went four games without a win in the Championship back in October
The Swans recorded more shots on target (5) in their away game than in their two home matches combined (3)
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