The Owls will be hoping to secure their first Sheffield derby since 2012 when they play host to the Blades on Sunday, and we're bringing you our tips and predictions for the game.
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield Utd prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Three of the last four Sheffield derbies have ended in stalemates and the Blades have only lost three of their 18 away games this season.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in 56% of the Owls' home games.
- 61% of Sheffield United's away trips in the Championship this season have witnessed fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Sheff Wed 1-1 Sheff Utd
The last three draws between these two clubs have all ended goalless, but we're backing a final scoreline of 1-1 this weekend. The hosts score an average of 1.50 goals per game in their own backyard, while Sheff Utd score an average of 1.39 goals per away game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts edge the latest odds
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 21/11 (2.91) – 34.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sheff Wed are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 38.5% but we are predicting a tight and tense 90 minutes in the Sheffield derby.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Blades lead
Sheff Utd have picked up two wins and three draws from their last five meetings with neighbours Sheffield Wednesday, claiming a 1-0 victory when the two sides met in November.
England Championship 10/11/24
Sheff Utd
Sheff Wed
England Championship 04/03/19
Sheff Wed
Sheff Utd
England Championship 09/11/18
Sheff Utd
Sheff Wed
England Championship 12/01/18
Sheff Utd
Sheff Wed
England Championship 24/09/17
Sheff Wed
Sheff Utd
Sheff Wed preview: Came from behind to win
The Owls showed their fighting qualities at Carrow Road in midweek as they came from two goals down to win 3-2 against Norwich.
The Canaries went in at the break two goals up and looking confident but Sheffield Wednesday came out with much more purpose in the second 45 and pulled a goal back in the 64th minute via Michael Ihiekwe. Top scorer Josh Windass equalised for the Owls with 18 minutes left on the clock and just four minutes after that, Windass turned provider for Djeidi Gassama's winning goal.
Defenders Di'Shon Bernard and Akin Famewo have both been ruled out of Sunday's clash with the Blades due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Ihiekwe, Lowe, Valentín, Bannan, Johnson, Windass, Ingelsson, Charles, Paterson & Gassama
England Championship 11/03/25
W
Norwich
2
Sheff Wed
3
England Championship 08/03/25
W
Plymouth
0
Sheff Wed
3
England Championship 28/02/25
L
Sunderland
2
Sheff Wed
1
England Championship 21/02/25
L
Burnley
4
Sheff Wed
0
England Championship 15/02/25
L
Coventry
2
Sheff Wed
1
Sheff Utd preview: Held at home
Sheffield United will have been disappointed not to have picked up three points from their midweek home game against the Robins.
Tyrese Campbell scored his ninth league goal of the campaign just after the hour mark to hand United the lead at Bramall Lane, and that goal looked good enough to win the game until Bristol City scored a 90th-minute equaliser to pinch a point from the title challengers.
Midfielder Ollie Arblaster has a knee injury that looks set to keep him out for the rest of the campaign.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Robinson, Holding, Burrows, Seriki, Choudhury, O'Hare, Rak-Sakyi, Peck, Campbell & Brereton
England Championship 11/03/25
D
Bristol City
1
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 08/03/25
W
Preston
0
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 01/03/25
W
QPR
1
Sheff Utd
2
England Championship 24/02/25
L
Leeds
3
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 15/02/25
W
Luton
0
Sheff Utd
1
Player to watch: Josh Windass
Josh Windass is enjoying another excellent season for the Owls and looks set to surpass his 12-goal tally from the 2022/23 campaign.
The attacking midfielder has scored 11 times in 35 Championship appearances this season, as well as chipping in with five assists, making the former Wigan, Rangers and Accrington Stanley player the key figure for Wednesday in the final third.
Windass has 16 goal contributions in the Championship this season
We're backing Windass, who ended his goal drought in midweek against Norwich, to put in another top-class performance this weekend in what is a huge game for both teams.