Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby

Bottom-of-the-table Sheffield Wednesday host Derby at Hillsborough, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 15 December.

It might be rewarding to back Derby when they go up against Sheffield Wednesday. There’s plenty of value in the +120 that the visitors get over the line and we’re therefore going to wager on the Full-Time Result market.

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Basement boys Sheffield Wednesday drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Watford at Vicarage Road. The Steel City club ended up with just 32% possession and one shot on target, while Charlie McNeill was the goalscorer.

Derby County drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Millwall at Pride Park. John Eustace's team had four shots on goal and boasted 55% possession, with Jake Cooper (own goal) finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wednesday have enjoyed three straight wins against Derby. In their last encounter, Wednesday enjoyed a 4-2 victory when hosting at Hillsborough. The past 9 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Wednesday, one for Derby along with four draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Derby	29	11	9	9	39	37	2	39:37	42
24	Sheffield Wed	28	1	8	19	18	56	-38	18:56	-7

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Wednesday have 7 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Henrik Pedersen's side have averaged 51.3% possession and 4.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Charlie McNeill is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Harry Amass, Barry Bannan, Sean Fusire and Jamal Lowe each have 1. Harry Amass, Liam Palmer and Max Lowe have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Derby have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, averaging 10.6 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Rams average 39.6% possession, 5.9 corners in their favour and 6.7 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts.

Carlton Morris has scored 6, followed by Sondre Klingen Langaas, Patrick Agyemang and Lars-Joergen Salvesen with 2 goals apiece. Joe Ward has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 5.

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Pierce Charles (GK), Dominic Iorfa, Liam Cooper, Max Lowe, Sean Fusire, Charlie McNeill, Barry Bannan, Svante Ingelsson, Harry Amass, Bailey Cadamarteri, Jamal Lowe.

Derby confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Sondre Klingen Langaas, Dion Sanderson, Matthew Clarke, Joe Ward, Bobby Clark, Liam Thompson, Craig Forsyth, Rhian Brewster, Ben Brereton Diaz, Patrick Agyemang.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident when it comes to Derby landing a victory. It’s looking likely that the away team could have the upper hand in this Championship clash and a price of +120 is highly appealing.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Championship stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby league stats:

• Derby have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Derby have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Wednesday have lost 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Wednesday have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Wednesday have lost their last 2 games at home.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 45.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 50-55% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Derby To Win @ +120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Wednesday 0 - 1 Derby

There could be merit in backing Derby to win 1-0. Odds of +500 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Lowe Over 0.5 Shots On Target -128

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday) can be backed at -128 to register one or more shots on goal. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.

Latest Jamal Lowe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

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Patrick Agyemang to Score +230

Patrick Agyemang (Derby) has scored two goals in his past five Championship away games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +230 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Patrick Agyemang Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+110

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Corners Prediction

Derby To Have Most Corners +102

It’s been an average of 7.20 Derby corners in the past 5 games, while the previous 5 Sheffield Wednesday matches have seen them average 4.20. Derby can win the Corner Match Bet and there’s an appealing +102 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Wednesday

Total

10.10 4.90 5.20

Home

10.80 5.90 4.90

Away

11.80 4.30 7.50

Derby

Total

12.60 5.90 6.70

Home

10.50 5.70 4.80

Away

11.30 4.10 7.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-143

Wednesday Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-118

Derby Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-147

Most Corners

1

+125

X

+650

2

-127

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Sheffield Wednesday 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.

At betting odds of +102, the bookies make Derby County probable winners and there’s a 50% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Championship encounter. The +270 means that Sheffield Wednesday are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

Derby are -102 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Wednesday +0.5 at -128 instead.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Championship matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+270

X

+230

2

+102

Half-Time Result

1

+320

X

+112

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-137

12

-333

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+155

2

-233

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-128

2 Hcp -0.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-122

The First Goalscorer favourite is Patrick Agyemang at +480, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Patrick Agyemang (Derby)

First

+220

Anytime

+480

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Ben Brereton (Derby)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Rhian Brewster (Derby)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Bobby Clark (Derby)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Corey Blackett-Taylor (Derby)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Joe Ward (Derby)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Barry Bannan (Wednesday)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Liam Thompson (Derby)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Ebou Adams (Derby)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Max Johnston (Derby)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Patrick Agyemang (Derby)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+110

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-111

Ben Brereton (Derby)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-154

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Rhian Brewster (Derby)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Bobby Clark (Derby)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Corey Blackett-Taylor (Derby)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-357

Joe Ward (Derby)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

Barry Bannan (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Max Johnston (Derby)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Sheffield Wednesday haven’t tasted victory at Hillsborough in the previous ten matches. The Steel City club have eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 2.20.

Derby have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

The previous Hillsborough encounter involved a 4-2 Wednesday win against Derby. Wednesday have landed victory in three of the previous 4 H2H games at Hillsborough, with Derby winning once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sheffield Wednesday Home Stats		0-2-8	2.70	0.50	2.20	5	5	4	6
Derby Away Stats		5-2-3	2.60	1.40	1.20	6	4	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

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Lineups & Team News

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