{"id":1445814,"date":"2026-04-30T11:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1445814"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:08:20","slug":"match-preview-derby-vs-sheffield-united-02-05-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-derby-vs-sheffield-united-02-05-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Derby County vs Sheffield United: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Derby County<\/a> host Sheffield United<\/a> at Pride Park in a contest that brings together two sides with contrasting fortunes in the Championship<\/a> this season. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 on Saturday, and with Derby still eyeing a play-off place while Sheffield United look to save face in the bottom half, the stakes are high. Derby\u2019s clinical edge and recent away win in this fixture add extra spice to a rivalry that has tilted both ways in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent form, underlying stats, and head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Derby\u2019s ability to get a result thanks to their ruthless finishing and strong home record against the Blades.<\/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
Derby County Draw No Bet<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDerby are unbeaten in two of their last three meetings with Sheffield United and boast a superior goal difference this season. With the Rams outperforming their xG and Sheffield United underperforming theirs, the hosts look strong value to avoid defeat, with the safety net of a refund if it ends all square.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Betfair<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides have attacking strengths but defensive gaps: Derby have scored 66 and conceded 57, Sheffield United 64 for and 65 against. The last meeting produced four goals, and with both teams favouring forward-thinking play, there\u2019s every reason to expect another high-scoring clash.<\/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 are in the play-off mix at 8th, showing resilience and an ability to convert chances, while Sheffield United\u2019s campaign has been blighted by defensive lapses and finishing woes, leaving them 15th.<\/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>\n45<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n+9<\/td>\n69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sheffield United<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n64<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n57<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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