Sheffield United have gathered 15 points and sit comfortably mid-table in 11th, while Derby have managed only one win in 11 league matches and sit in 23rd place. The visitors arrive severely depleted by nine missing squad members and have taken just four points from five away matches. Head-to-head history also heavily tilts toward the Blades, who have claimed victory in eight of their last ten meetings against Derby. Covering the home win and draw provides a solid position reflecting these contrasting dynamics.
Sheffield Utd vs Derby prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 12
- Venue
- Bramall Lane, Sheffield
- Referee
- Steve Martin
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · +1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -5 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Sheffield Utd or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Sheffield United welcome Derby to Bramall Lane for round 12 of the Championship season, with the two sides experiencing very different campaigns so far. The Blades sit 11th in the table with 15 points from 11 matches, having won two of their last three fixtures across all competitions, including a 1-0 away victory against Bristol City and a convincing 3-0 home triumph over Lincoln.
Derby are enduring a difficult run of form, positioned 23rd in the relegation zone with just six points and seven losses from their opening 11 matches. The Rams have failed to win any of their last five outings, suffering defeats against Stoke City, QPR, and Birmingham alongside low-scoring draws with Wrexham and Burnley.
Compounding Derby's struggles is an extensive list of absentees, with nine players sidelined, including P. Agyemang, E. Cashin, M. Clarke, C. Forsyth, S. Langas, D. Murkin, C. Taylor, J. Widell Zetterstrom, and M. Johnston. Given that Sheffield United have won eight of the last ten head-to-head encounters between the clubs, the hosts hold a meaningful advantage going into this fixture.
Key factors
- Derby have won just one of their 11 Championship matches this season and sit 23rd in the table with six points.
- Sheffield United have won eight of the previous ten head-to-head meetings between the two sides.
- Derby are dealing with nine missing players including P. Agyemang, E. Cashin, M. Clarke, and J. Widell Zetterstrom.
- Derby have scored one goal or fewer in each of their last five matches, averaging only 0.8 goals per game overall.
- Sheffield United have collected two wins from their last three matches and have kept four clean sheets this season.
Team news
Sheffield Utd
- F. SerikiKnee Injury
- J. ShackletonHealth problems
Derby
- P. AgyemangAchilles Tendon Injury
- M. ClarkeCalf Injury
- C. ForsythKnee Injury
- S. LangasInjury
- D. MurkinHamstring Injury
- C. TaylorInjury
- J. Widell ZetterstromKnee Injury
- E. CashinInactive
- M. JohnstonInactive
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.4 goals per game (Sheffield Utd at home plus Derby away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | SouthamptonPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 11 | +11 | 17 |
| 9 | QPR | 11 | +3 | 17 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 11 | +1 | 15 |
| 11 | Sheffield Utd | 11 | +1 | 15 |
| 12 | Millwall | 11 | 0 | 15 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | 11 | 0 | 15 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 11 | -1 | 14 |
| 20 | Watford | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 21 | Norwich | 11 | -4 | 9 |
| 22 | BurnleyRelegation - League One | 11 | -5 | 8 |
| 23 | DerbyRelegation - League One | 11 | -11 | 6 |
| 24 | PrestonRelegation - League One | 11 | -15 | 4 |
Head-to-head
- 8
- Sheffield Utd
- 0
- Draws
- 2
- Derby
Sheffield Utd have won 8 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.5 goals a game.
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- 2024-09-21Sheffield Utd1-0Derby
- 2023-07-29Derby1-3Sheffield Utd
Our record in Championship
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.3 published markets
Derby have struggled for attacking potency all season, scoring only nine goals in 11 Championship fixtures for an average of 0.8 goals per game. Across their last five matches, the Rams have never scored more than once, posting tallies of zero against Stoke City and single goals against QPR, Wrexham, Burnley, and Birmingham. Sheffield United concede an average of 1.2 goals per game at Bramall Lane and have already recorded four clean sheets this season, making it probable Derby remain restricted to one goal or fewer.
Sheffield Utd or Draw — 78% confidence
Sheffield United have gathered 15 points and sit comfortably mid-table in 11th, while Derby have managed only one win in 11 league matches and sit in 23rd place. The visitors arrive severely depleted by nine missing squad members and have taken just four points from five away matches. Head-to-head history also heavily tilts toward the Blades, who have claimed victory in eight of their last ten meetings against Derby. Covering the home win and draw provides a solid position reflecting these contrasting dynamics.
Derby Under 1.5 Goals — 74% confidence
Derby have struggled for attacking potency all season, scoring only nine goals in 11 Championship fixtures for an average of 0.8 goals per game. Across their last five matches, the Rams have never scored more than once, posting tallies of zero against Stoke City and single goals against QPR, Wrexham, Burnley, and Birmingham. Sheffield United concede an average of 1.2 goals per game at Bramall Lane and have already recorded four clean sheets this season, making it probable Derby remain restricted to one goal or fewer.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and team total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
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