Derby vs Sheffield Utd Prediction

Championship · Sat 2 May 2026
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DerbyLLDLL
1 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Sheffield UtdLWDWW
Kick-offSat 2 May, 12:30
Our tip1 @ 1.83 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence70%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance1X ✗
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
DerbyLLDLL
03 Nov 26HNorwich0 - 4Championship
31 Oct 26AMillwall1 - 4Championship
24 Oct 26ASheffield Utd1 - 1Championship
17 Oct 26HStoke City0 - 1Championship
14 Oct 26AQPR1 - 4Championship
Sheffield UtdLWDWW
03 Nov 26APreston3 - 2Championship
30 Oct 26HWrexham1 - 0Championship
24 Oct 26HDerby1 - 1Championship
17 Oct 26ABristol City1 - 0Championship
14 Oct 26APortsmouth2 - 3Championship

Head to head

Full head to head: Derby vs Sheffield Utd →

Our prediction

Derby to win

@ 1.83
Double chance
1X  •  Derby or Draw
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.60
Confidence
70%

Our record

Our tips on Sheffield Utdlast 20 tipped matches
9/2045%
Our tips in Championshiplast 30 days
47/8456%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 53%Under 2.5: 47%
Expected goals
1.48Derby
2.80Total
1.32Sheffield Utd

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 6.50
2 – 1 Derby win 9% @ 7.00 Our pick
1 – 0 Derby win 8% @ 7.50
2 – 0 Derby win 7% @ 8.50
0 – 0 Draw 6% @ 10.00

Final score: 1 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Derby61%
Draw25%
Sheffield Utd14%

Odds (1X2)

11.83
X3.75
23.85

Derby vs Sheffield Utd preview and result

Derby and Sheffield Utd met in the Championship on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 12:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Derby a 61% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sheffield Utd 14%. Our pick was Derby to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.83. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Derby or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.5 for Derby, 1.3 for Sheffield Utd). The chance of three or more goals is 53%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Derby have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-D-L-L), scoring 3 and conceding 14. Sheffield Utd have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-W-W), scoring 8 and conceding 6. In the table, Derby are 23rd with 10 points and Sheffield Utd are 10th with 22 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Derby vs Sheffield Utd?

Our pre-match prediction is Derby to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.83. Win chances: Derby 61%, draw 25%, Sheffield Utd 14%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Derby vs Sheffield Utd?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 53%).

What time is Derby vs Sheffield Utd?

Derby vs Sheffield Utd (Championship) was played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 12:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Derby vs Sheffield Utd?

The double chance 1X (Derby or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Championship table

Derby23rd10 pts
Sheffield Utd10th22 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Birmingham 15852 1429
2 Middlesbrough 15852 1129
3 Stoke City 15924 629
4 Wolves 15843 828
5 West Brom 15843 828
6 Swansea 15825 426
7 Southampton 15843 1424
8 QPR 15663 624
9 West Ham 15654 1423
10 Sheffield Utd 15645 222
11 Portsmouth 15645 222
12 Norwich 15708 821
13 Blackburn 15636 -121
14 Cardiff 15465 018
15 Wrexham 15465 -218
16 Millwall 15537 -418
17 Bristol City 15537 -818
18 Bolton 15528 -917
19 Charlton 15456 -1017
20 Watford 15438 -1015
21 Lincoln 15438 -1115
22 Burnley 15177 -910
23 Derby 15249 -1610
24 Preston 152211 -178