A supercomputer has now predicted Derby County’s chance of winning promotion automatically this season.
Derby County can afford to sit back and watch the rest of the action unfold this weekend as the League One promotion race promises to deliver box office drama till the end.
As Wycombe Wanderers play Peterborough in the EFL Trophy final, the Rams are next in action on Wednesday against the Chair Boys, offering Paul Warne‘s men some much-needed respite from a busy schedule.
Derby have placed themselves firmly in the driving seat to win promotion to the Championship, establishing a four-point gap on third-place Bolton Wanderers, as Ian Evatt’s side look to close that margin to just a point today.
With more nail-biting drama set to unfold this afternoon and so few matches in the season, there has naturally been a mapping out of the path ahead and how recent results have impacted proceedings.
While Warne’s side have promotion to the second tier in their grasp, Bolton, Barnsley and Peterborough lurk in the distance. It means the Rams can ill afford to rest on their laurels despite not playing this weekend.
League One supercomputer
This League One season is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle with four clubs vying for the coveted second spot, while Portsmouth holds a comfortable lead at the top.
Using a supercomputer’s 10,000 simulations, Opta Analyst predicts each team’s chances of promotion. Portsmouth’s remarkable performance, losing only four times in 41 matches and boasting a 14-game unbeaten streak, has significantly boosted their odds of finishing in the top two from 93.4% to 98.8%.
Derby County trails behind Portsmouth but remains a strong contender for promotion with a likelihood of 73.3%, albeit unchanged during the Easter period.
Bolton Wanderers have seen their chances rise to 20.6%, making them potential gatecrashers for second place, while Peterborough United and Barnsley have seen a decline in their promotion prospects to 6.3% and 1.1% respectively.
Derby County, with crucial upcoming fixtures against manageable opponents, will be watching anxiously as Bolton and Barnsley strive to close the gap. The race for promotion remains tense, with every match crucial in determining the final outcome.
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