{"id":1436135,"date":"2026-03-04T12:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T12:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1436135"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:14:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T12:14:58","slug":"match-preview-derby-vs-sheffield-wednesday-07-03-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-derby-vs-sheffield-wednesday-07-03-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Derby County vs Sheffield Wednesday: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Derby County<\/a> welcome bottom-placed Sheffield Wednesday<\/a> in a clash that pits one of the Championship<\/a>\u2019s steadiest attacks against a defence in crisis. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Derby are eyeing a late play-off push, while Wednesday\u2019s season is unravelling at the foot of the table. Kick-off is set for Saturday at Pride Park, where the hosts look to build on both superior form and a dominant recent away win in this fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Derby\u2019s vastly superior goalscoring record and Wednesday\u2019s ongoing defensive woes, our top betting recommendations are below. We\u2019re particularly confident in the home win, but see value in goals markets too given the numbers behind both teams\u2019 recent matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWednesday concede over 2 goals per game (71 in 35), while Derby average almost 1.5 scored. The last two meetings both saw at least 3 goals, and Derby\u2019s attacking group spreads the threat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/7 @ Bet365<\/a>
(63.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWednesday have failed to score in 40% of games and Derby have kept clean sheets in 8 matches. The visitors have the league\u2019s lowest output and rarely threaten away from home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Derby County sit 8th with 14 wins from 35, scoring 52 and conceding 46. Their goal difference (+6) and 51 points put them in the play-off hunt. Sheffield Wednesday prop up the table in 24th with just 1 win, a staggering -50 goal difference, and only 21 goals scored all season. Their 3% win rate underlines their struggles at both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Derby County<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sheffield Wednesday<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n71<\/td>\n-50<\/td>\n-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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