Derby have not had the type of start that they would've expected under John Eustace, whilst Bristol City have shown no signs of a play-off hangover.

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📂 Derby v Bristol City Cheat Sheet

📈 Derby v Bristol City Form & Tactics

This is a confusing one because one thing that was expected of John Eustace's Derby County was that they would be tight and organised defensively. They barely conceded chances, let alone goals, after Eustace took over last season, and I assumed that a full pre-season and an improvement in individual personnel would continue that trend.

However, they have conceded eight goals in two Championship matches, allowing 52 shots against them, including the EFL Cup tie, and 6.91 xGA across those three matches as well.

Eustace has been using a 3-5-2 shape, but, as we have discussed, it is not doing its primary job of keeping opposition shots and chances at bay, let alone giving Derby some impetus going forward. It is unlikely that there will be a change in shape at this stage; Eustace is more likely to be demanding an improvement from individuals in the first instance.

Gerhard Struber has had a couple of really contrasting matches to manage so far.

City showed that they were able to defend deep and hit on the break against Sheffield United. The vertical football that they displayed there was devastating, and it seemed to suit them perfectly.

Charlton caused them very different problems, and City need to try and find a way to break down teams that don't allow them that space.

Struber will set the team up in a 3-4-3 shape with Scott Twine and Anis Mehmeti probably occupying the roles behind Emil Riis. Yu Hirakawa and McCrorie have been trusted as the wing-backs so far.

🏁 Ref Watch

David Webb

• Webb has 238 matches under his belt at this level, so he is one of the most experienced second-tier officials.

• Webb has averaged 2.96 yellow cards per match in the Championship, which is a really low average for the tier.

• Webb also has a low number of fouls given in the league, an average of 21.3 per match.

📊 Derby v Bristol City Key Stats

• Derby have conceded more goals in their opening two games this season (six) than in their last eight matches of 24/25 (five).

• Derby edged the corner count against Coventry, their only home game so far.

• Derby have allowed all of their opponents more of the ball so far, averaging 42% possession.

• Bristol City have created over 1 xG in each of their three matches so far.

• City have lost the corner count in both of their League games - 3-14 at Sheffield United and 4-6 at home to Charlton.

• City have four players who took shots in both League matches - Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Emil Riis and Ross McCrorie.

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