Sheffield United vs Derby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Oct 2026
Sheffield United vs Derby Predictions
We’ll back Sheffield United with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Derby. At betting odds of -130 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.
This Sheffield United vs Derby betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Sheffield United vs Derby Preview
Sheffield United host Derby at Bramall Lane, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 24 October.
Sheffield United won their last game 1-0. This was a road win against Bristol City at Ashton Gate. Chris Wilder's men recorded 47% possession and managed two shots on target, with Ollie Arblaster netting the winner early in the first half.
Derby County have lost in back-to-back Championship outings. In a recent home game at Pride Park, they were turned over 1-0 by Stoke City. The East Midlands side had 53% possession and recorded three shots on goal.
H2H: 5 Wins for United in Last 7 Head-to-Head Encounters
It was a 2-1 away win for United at Pride Park when they last played Derby. United have won five of the past 7 matches when these teams have faced each other, with Derby claiming two wins.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Sheffield Utd |
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 15:14 | 15 |
| 23 |  Derby |
11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 20 | -11 | 9:20 | 6 |
United have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. The Blades have averaged 41.0% possession and 3.0 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 6.5 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts.
Patrick Bamford leads the way with 4 goals, while Thomas Cannon and Japhet Tanganga have 3 and 2 respectively. The top assist makers are Kalvin Phillips, Sam McCallum and Joe Rothwell, all of whom have 2 on the board.
Derby have 1 victory, 6 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.8% possession, 5.7 corners taken and 5.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts.
We’ve seen Lars-Joergen Salvesen, Sammie Szmodics and Bobby Clark score 2 goals each. Bobby Clark has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-2): Michael Cooper (GK), Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Liam Kitching, Harrison Burrows, Ben Brereton Díaz, Kalvin Phillips, Oliver Arblaster, Tahith Chong, Jordan Ayew, Thomas Cannon.
Derby predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Josh Vickers (GK), Joe Ward, Ryan Nyambe, Dion Sanderson, Ryan Hedges, David Ozoh, Bobby Clark, Mohammed Fuseini, Rhian Brewster, Samuel Szmodics, Carlton Morris.
Main Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Sheffield United will have the edge in this Championship clash, then you can back the home team at -130. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Championship injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Derby
Sheffield United are available at +600 to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
Tahith Chong (United) is available to have at least one shot on goal at +145. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.
Harrison Burrows (United) has registered two goals in his past six Championship matches on home soil. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +370.
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Corners Prediction
United have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in five straight home games, with Derby conceding under 5.5 corners in the past three away matches. We’re backing United to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at +105.
Sheffield United
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: United to triumph, Under 2.5 accompanied by United Under 5.5 corners.
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Sheffield United vs Derby 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.
The bookmakers have Sheffield United as -130 favourites for this Championship encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 56% likely to triumph. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Derby County are trading at +325.
If you think United can win by two or more goals against Derby, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -105. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -147.
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Thomas Cannon is priced at +430 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +160 to find the net anytime.
Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
United have five defeats, three wins and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
Derby have not won in the past three away matches. The East Midlands side have clocked up six losses, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
When the sides last met at Bramall Lane, Derby beat United 3-1. In the past 3 H2H meetings at Bramall Lane, we have seen two United wins and one Derby victory.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.40 | 1.60 | 1.80 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| Derby Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 3.20 | 1.30 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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: 02/05 2026 Derby 1 Sheffield United 2
- 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
Sheffield United League Stats
Derby League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sheffield United this season are Patrick Bamford (4), Thomas Cannon (3), Japhet Tanganga (2)
- Top Assistors for Sheffield United this season are Joe Rothwell (2), Kalvin Phillips (2), Sam McCallum (2)
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Sheffield United vs Derby Lineups & Team News
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Derby Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Derby Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Sheffield United Lineups
Previous Derby Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Sheffield United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Chris Wilder
Derby Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16:8 | 23 |
| 2 | West Ham | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 30:12 | 22 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22:16 | 22 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 20:11 | 20 |
| 5 | West Brom | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15:12 | 20 |
| 6 | Stoke | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18:16 | 19 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19:16 | 18 |
| 8 | Southampton | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21:10 | 17 |
| 9 | QPR | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 15:12 | 17 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17:16 | 15 |
| 11 | Sheffield Utd | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 15 |
| 12 | Millwall | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18:18 | 15 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14:14 | 15 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:16 | 14 |
| 15 | Bolton | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12:15 | 14 |
| 17 | Charlton | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10:15 | 14 |
| 18 | Lincoln | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9:19 | 12 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 18:17 | 11 |
| 20 | Watford | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10:19 | 11 |
| 21 | Norwich | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 17:21 | 9 |
| 22 | Burnley | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 16:21 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9:20 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9:24 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14:9 | 14 |
| 3 | Swansea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 11 |
| 4 | West Brom | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 5 | West Ham | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15:5 | 10 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 7 | Watford | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 8 | Cardiff | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Stoke | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:6 | 9 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 11 | Charlton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 12 | Millwall | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 13 | QPR | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 15 | Wolverhampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 8 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 18 | Norwich | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:10 | 6 |
| 19 | Bolton | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 20 | Bristol City | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 21 | Burnley | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8:10 | 4 |
| 22 | Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 23 | Derby | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:10 | 2 |
| 24 | Lincoln | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:12 | 2 |
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