An interesting fixture is on the cards as Sheffield Utd and Derby go toe-to-toe with each other in the sixth round of the Championship on Saturday, 21 September.
With both teams doing well lately, who will emerge victorious from this duel? Read our Sheffield Utd vs Derby prediction to find out, but don't forget to also take a peek at some of our favourite Championship predictions.
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Sheffield Utd vs Derby predictions: A confident win for the home team
Key stats
- Sheffield Utd have been without a loss in their first five games in the Championship this season.
- We only saw both teams score in two of the last five H2H meetings between these two teams.
- At least one team has failed to score in the last three games played by both Sheff Utd and Derby.
Correct score prediction: Sheffield Utd 2-0 Derby
While Derby have done well to win three of their five games at the start of this season, Sheffield Utd have done a bit better. Given that they're also hosting the game and that they have been dominating Derby in their recent duels, we expect another win for the Blades here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sheffield United the more likely winners
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.60%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.00%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Sheffield Utd vs Derby odds that the bookies see the hosts as the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise given that Sheffield Utd are undefeated in the league this season.
That being said, they are also tied in points with Derby (Sheffield Utd have a two-point deduction), so this could be a closer game than it might seem at a first glance.
Meanwhile, if you liked our predictions for this game, take a look at our top betting tips for today too.
Most recent H2Hs: Sheffield United dominating the matchup
With five wins in their last six meetings with Derby, Sheffield Utd have been the better team lately without any doubt. Meanwhile, the two teams are closely matched if we look at their overall H2H record: 50-18-47 in favour of Sheffield United.
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Sheffield Utd preview: Hoping to stay undefeated
With three wins and two draws in the first five rounds of the new Championship season, Sheffield United are one of only three teams that have yet to feel the sting of defeat. However, due to them being deducted two points by the FA, they currently sit in sixth place in the standings instead of third. Still, it is a strong start of the season for a team looking to bounce back to the Premier League.
The Blades have almost full team at their disposal, but Jack Robinson remains on the sidelines with a muscle injury.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Gilchrist, Souttar, Ahmedhodzic, Burrows, Souza, Arblaster, Rak-Sakyi, O'Hare, Hamer & Moore
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Burnley
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Derby preview: Trying to keep their good form going
With three wins at home and two losses in away games, Derby County have to work on improving their performances away from home. Still, three wins in five games is a good start of the season for the Rams and while they will have a tough task against Sheffield United in the next round, there is plenty of reason for optimism ahead of this game.
Meanwhile, David Ozoh, Liam Thompson, Tom Barkhuizen, Jake Rooney, and Kane Wilson are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Zetterstrom (GK), Nyambe, Nelson, Cashin, Elder, Goudmijn, Adams, Osborn, Jackson, Yates & Mendez-Laing
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Hull
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Portsmouth
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Player to watch: Gustavo Hamer
The 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder has started the season very well, with three goals for Sheffield United in the Championship. With that in mind, he's our player to watch in this game too.
