Derby vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026
Championship Betting Preview: Derby vs Sheffield United
Derby welcome Sheffield United to Pride Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 2 May.
We’ll back Derby with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Sheffield United. At betting odds of -135 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.
Derby County have enjoyed six home wins on the bounce. In their last game, they won away at Loftus Road when beating Queens Park Rangers 3-2. The East Midlands team had 44% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Oscar Fraulo, Sondre Klingen Langaas and Jaydon Banel each scoring one goal.
Sheffield United have lost in back-to-back Championship outings. In a recent home game at Bramall Lane, they were turned over 3-2 by Preston North End. Chris Wilder's men enjoyed 69% possession and had three shots on goal, while Gustavo Hamer and Patrick Bamford were both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Derby had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Bramall Lane, they recorded a 3-1 away win over United. The past 6 H2H games have seen United claim four wins and Derby triumphing two times.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Derby |
45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 66 | 57 | 9 | 66:57 | 69 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Utd |
45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 64 | 65 | -1 | 64:65 | 57 |
6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Derby have had 48.5% possession and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.2 corners.
Top goalscorers Jaydon Banel and Ben Brereton Diaz have found the net 3 times, with Carlton Morris scoring 2. Joe Ward, Matthew Clarke and Carlton Morris are the leading assists makers with 2.
United have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.8% possession, 5.8 corners taken and 5.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.
Patrick Bamford has scored 4 goals, followed by Gustavo Hamer on 3 and Harrison Burrows with 2. Callum O'Hare has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Derby predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jacob Widell Zetterström (GK), Dion Sanderson, Sondre Langås, Matt Clarke, Max Johnston, Lewis Travis, Oscar Fraulo, Ben Brereton Díaz, Samuel Szmodics, Joe Ward, Carlton Morris.
Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Adam Davies (GK), Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Sydie Peck, Oliver Arblaster, Tahith Chong, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Patrick Bamford.
Derby vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Derby vs Sheffield United betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.
Match Prediction
We’ll take the plunge and back Derby to secure victory when they line up in this Championship game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -135 look attractive.
Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Championship stats before coming up with a verdict.
Key Derby vs Sheffield United league stats:
The best betting apps make it a 57.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Sheffield United
We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Derby winning 2-0. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Oscar Fraulo (Derby) can be wagered at +575 to be on the scoresheet. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
It has now been eight straight Derby home matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 10.20 corners in the last five United away games. On this evidence, we can take a price of -118 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Derby to succeed, No on the BTTS market and also Oscar Fraulo (Derby) to score.
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Derby vs Sheffield United Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Derby County are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Championship encounter. The -135 for them coming out on top suggests a 57% probability based on their latest betting odds. For those wanting to back Sheffield United, you will find +335 about this outsider.
Derby -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -108 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against United. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -175.
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Carlton Morris is priced at +300 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of -102 to find the net anytime.
Derby have secured six straight victories at Pride Park. The East Midlands team have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
United have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
When the teams previously met at Pride Park, United defeated Derby 1-0.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| Sheffield United Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 1.80 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 01/11 2025 Sheffield United 1 Derby 3
- Championship: 01/02 2025 Derby 0 Sheffield United 1
- Championship: 21/09 2024 Sheffield United 1 Derby 0
- Championship: 15/01 2022 Derby 2 Sheffield United 0
- Championship: 25/09 2021 Sheffield United 1 Derby 0
- EFL Cup: 24/08 2021 Sheffield United 2 Derby 1
Derby League Stats
Sheffield United League Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 7.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Derby this season are Carlton Morris (12), Patrick Agyemang (10), Ben Brereton Diaz (7)
- Top Assistors for Derby this season are Joe Ward (8), Callum Elder (5), Matthew Clarke (4)
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Derby vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Derby vs United without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.
Derby Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Derby Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Derby Lineups
Previous Sheffield United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Derby Player Stats & Squad
Manager: John Eustace
Sheffield United Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 45 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 93:45 | 92 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 45 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 77:47 | 81 |
| 3 | Millwall | 45 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 62:49 | 80 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 45 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 70:45 | 79 |
| 5 | Southampton | 45 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 79:55 | 77 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 67:63 | 70 |
| 7 | Hull | 45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 68:65 | 70 |
| 8 | Derby | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 66:57 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 62:54 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 56:55 | 63 |
| 11 | Swansea | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 54:58 | 61 |
| 12 | Preston | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 54:59 | 60 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 57:59 | 59 |
| 14 | QPR | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61:70 | 58 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 64:65 | 57 |
| 16 | Watford | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53:61 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 51:54 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 48:63 | 54 |
| 19 | Charlton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 43:55 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 42:55 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 47:56 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 45:57 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 57:68 | 43 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 45 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 27:88 | -3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 23 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 51:19 | 55 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 22 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 40:17 | 47 |
| 3 | Southampton | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 38:19 | 44 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 39:22 | 44 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 34:18 | 42 |
| 6 | Millwall | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 31:25 | 39 |
| 7 | Watford | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 30:23 | 37 |
| 8 | Swansea | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 31:26 | 36 |
| 9 | Derby | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 30:25 | 36 |
| 10 | Wrexham | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 39:35 | 36 |
| 11 | Hull | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 33:33 | 35 |
| 12 | West Brom | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 28:25 | 34 |
| 13 | Stoke | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 34:28 | 33 |
| 14 | QPR | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 40:37 | 33 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 38:33 | 31 |
| 16 | Preston | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 27:27 | 31 |
| 17 | Charlton | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 23:26 | 31 |
| 18 | Norwich | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 27:28 | 30 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24:22 | 29 |
| 20 | Oxford | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 24:27 | 29 |
| 21 | Bristol City | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 31:31 | 28 |
| 22 | Leicester | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 31:34 | 28 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 19:26 | 21 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 22 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 12:43 | 7 |
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