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Sheffield United vs Derby County prediction

Sheffield UnitedHome36%to win
1.45 : 1.50expected goalsDraw 26%
Derby CountyAway38%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.30

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip77%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.302 units
Bold tip28%
Derby County to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.571 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Sheffield United vs Derby County is Derby County to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30.

Sheffield Utd recent form-4%Derby recent form-3%Sheffield Utd rest between games-3%Derby rest between games-3%Sheffield Utd league table+2%Derby league table-2%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Sheffield UnitedLLLWL
  • Lat Stoke City1-2
  • Lat Fleetwood Town0-1
  • Lv Wolverhampton Wanderers0-1
  • Wat Blackburn Rovers2-1
  • Lv Norwich City1-3
Derby CountyDLLLW
  • Dat Burnley1-1
  • Lv Birmingham City1-2
  • Lv West Bromwich Albion0-1
  • Lat West Ham United0-3
  • Wat Portsmouth2-0

In numbers, Sheffield Utd red and Derby green

1.3Points per game1.1
1.4Goals scored per game1.1
1.4Goals conceded per game1.4
20%Clean sheets25%

Last meetings

  • Derby County1-2Sheffield United
  • Sheffield United1-3Derby County

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
Sheffield UtdDerby
20Games played20
7Wins7
5Draws2
8Losses11
28Goals scored23
28Goals conceded29
1.4Scored per game1.1
1.4Conceded per game1.4
2W 2D 5LHome record4W 1D 5L
5W 3D 3LAway record3W 1D 6L
20%Clean sheets25%
65%Both teams scored55%
65%Over 2.5 goals60%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Championship
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
15. Sheffield United9333+1121.33
23. Derby County9135-760.67

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Sheffield United
  • Patrick Bamford
    Patrick BamfordTop scorer · F
    4 goals
  • Sydie Peck
    Sydie PeckMost assists · M
    2 assists
  • Michael Cooper
    Michael CooperKeeper · G
    30 saves
Derby County
  • Sammie Szmodics
    Sammie SzmodicsTop scorer · F
    3 goals
  • Bobby Clark
    Bobby ClarkMost assists · M
    2 assists
  • Jacob Widell Zetterström
    Jacob Widell ZetterströmKeeper · G
    28 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals80%1.25
Over 2.5 goals57%1.77
Over 3.5 goals34%2.93
Both teams to score60%1.66
Sheffield Utd or draw62%1.62
Derby or draw64%1.56
Sheffield Utd win and over 2.523%4.27
Derby win and over 2.525%3.97

Most likely scores

1-112.1%
1-28.6%
2-18.2%
0-17.2%
1-06.9%

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Where to bet on Sheffield Utd v Derby

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Sheffield United vs Derby County: Derby County shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Sheffield United 36%, the draw 26% and Derby County 38%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Sheffield United took 3 points from their last 5 games and Derby County took 4 from 5. Derby County come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Sheffield United won 2 of their last 9 games at home. Derby County won 3 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Sheffield United score 1.4 goals a game and let in 1.4. Derby County score 1.1 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 of Sheffield United games and 12 of Derby County games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Sheffield United won 1 and Derby County won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Derby County 1, Sheffield United 2.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 77% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Sheffield United form

Sheffield United have 7 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, L, newest first.

Derby County form

Derby County have 7 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, L, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Sheffield United won 1, Derby County won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Derby County 1, Sheffield United 2.

Our call

We expect Sheffield United to score about 1.4 goals and Derby County about 1.5. That points to Derby County to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30. Our bold bet is Derby County to win and Over 2.5 at 3.57.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Sheffield United vs Derby County?

Our prediction for Sheffield United vs Derby County is Derby County to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30.

What is the score prediction for Sheffield United vs Derby County?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-2 and 2-1. We expect Sheffield United to score 1.4 goals and Derby County 1.5.

Will both teams score in Sheffield United vs Derby County?

Both teams to score has a 60% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of Sheffield United last 20 games and 11 of Derby County last 20.

How are Sheffield United playing?

Sheffield United have 7 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 28 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, W, L, newest first.

How are Derby County playing?

Derby County have 7 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, L, W, newest first.

What happened when Sheffield United and Derby County last met?

It ended Derby County 1, Sheffield United 2. In the last 2 meetings Sheffield United won 1 and Derby County won 1.

What is the best bet for Sheffield United vs Derby County?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.30, with a 77% chance.

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