Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Derby
Match Time & Date:
17/02/2024
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Stevenage
Buoyed by a 3-0 win over Exeter, Derby County will look to stay in the automatic promotion berth when they take on Stevenage in the League One round 34. The Rams proved their worth in the midweek triumph, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to secure a top-two finish. Tom Barkhuizen is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the triumph over Exeter.
The Boro, on the other hand, suffered a shocking 3-2 loss to Bristol Rovers in their last league match and given their difficulties at the back, we predict that the hosts are going to pick up vital three points from Saturday’s encounter. As for the away team, defender Nesta Guinness-Walker is widely expected to return to the starting XI. When the two teams met at Lamex Stadium earlier in the process Stevenage defeated Derby 3-1, but home win should be considered this time out.
Highlighted Player (Conor Hourihane):
Conor Hourihane is an Irish footballer who plays for Barnsley. The midfielder was born on 2 February, 1991 and he started his youth career at Premier League club Sunderland. In 2011 he joined Plymouth Argyle and he spent three years at Home Park.
After scoring 15 goals in 125 appearances for the Pilgrims in 2014 Hourihane decided to take next big step in his career. On 23 June he signed a three-year deal with Barnsley for a fee of £250,000. In August he won the League One Player of the Month award and, no doubt, he made a flying start to his Barnsley career. Hourihane made 46 appearances for the Tykes in the 2014/2015 League One campaign, scoring 15 goals and he certainly helped the team return to the Championship.
The Irish midfielder has eight caps for the U-21 team. His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as defensive and left midfielder as well. Conor Hourihane is a right-footed footballer.
Highlighted Team (Stevenage):
Based in Hertfordshire, England, Stevenage Borough are a professional club that compete in the League Two. The Boro are well known for their red and white home hit, while dark blue is the dominant colour of their away kit. Stevenage play their home games at Broadhall Way, the stadium which can hold up to 6,722 spectators and they were founded in 1976.
The Boro have won FA Trophy on two occasions (2006/07, 2008/09), with the team clinching the Herts Senior Cup title in the 2008/09 season thanks to a 2-1 win over Cheshunt. Luton are considered one of the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in matches between the two sides.
In 2015 fighting broke out between rival fans near to the end of the clash at the Lamex. It has to be noted that Stevenage Borough were founded in 1976 after the bankruptcy of Stevenage Athletic.
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