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David Prentice

Derby v Swansea City prediction - win with this cracking 12/1 tip where no-one wins

Swansea got off to a flier last weekend - as predicted in Ian Mitchelmore's punting preview - and are now looking to build on that opening day victory at Derby.

If you're having a punt on that clash, have a quick read of our Pools punting preview.

We've asked our squad of first team writers, the men and women who know their teams best, to give us an insight into what we should be looking out for this weekend.

Ian Mitchelmore, who called last weekend's 2-1 win perfectly, gives his rundown.

Win, lose or draw?

Both sides started their season with a 2-1 win, so I'm going to sit on the fence and say we'll have a score draw at Pride Park. 2-2. The draw is 12/5 with thepools.com but a 2-2 scoreline is a whopping 12/1.


Who’s a good bet for first scorer?

Matt Grimes will be on set-piece duties, and given that Swansea are away from home, the captain's deliveries will be important. Here's hoping he can net a free-kick or a penalty!

Who’s on the naughty step?

I backed Jake Bidwell to be booked last weekend and that came in. And given his full-blooded approach, I'll go with the left-back again!

Who’s on pens?

Matt Grimes is your man for penalties.

Will Derby keep a clean sheet?

Derby looked very impressive at Huddersfield on the opening day, and they will be hoping to put on a show for their home fans in what will be Phillip Cocu's first competitive match in charge at Pride Park, so I can't see Swansea keeping a clean sheet. Both teams to score is 8/11 with thepools.com

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