Sheffield Utd vs Derby Prediction

Championship · Sat 24 Oct 2026
England flag England : Championship
Sheffield Utd logoSheffield Utd
12:30
Sat 24 Oct, 12:30
Derby logoDerby
Kick-offSat 24 Oct, 12:30
Our tip1 @ 1.75
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence70%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Sheffield UtdLWDWW
03 Nov 26APreston3 - 2Championship
30 Oct 26HWrexham1 - 0Championship
24 Oct 26HDerby1 - 1Championship
17 Oct 26ABristol City1 - 0Championship
14 Oct 26APortsmouth2 - 3Championship
Derby

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Head to head

Our prediction

Sheffield Utd to win

@ 1.75
Backup prediction
1X  •  Sheffield Utd or Draw
@ 1.22
Confidence
70%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 49%Under 2.5: 51%
Expected goals
1.69Sheffield Utd
2.64Total
0.95Derby

Win probability

Sheffield Utd62%
Draw20%
Derby18%

Odds (1X2)

11.75
X3.60
24.00

Sheffield Utd vs Derby preview

Sheffield Utd host Derby in the Championship (England) on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 12:30 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Sheffield Utd a 62% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Derby 18%. That makes our pick Sheffield Utd to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.75. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Sheffield Utd or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.

Goals: we expect about 2.6 goals (1.7 for Sheffield Utd, 1.0 for Derby). The chance of three or more goals is 49%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

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, Sheffield Utd are 10th with 19 points and Derby are 23rd with 7 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Sheffield Utd vs Derby?

Our prediction is Sheffield Utd to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.75. Win chances: Sheffield Utd 62%, draw 20%, Derby 18%.

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

We expect about 2.6 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 49%).

What time is Sheffield Utd vs Derby?

Sheffield Utd vs Derby (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 12:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Sheffield Utd vs Derby?

The double chance 1X (Sheffield Utd or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Championship table

Sheffield Utd10th19 pts
Derby23rd7 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Middlesbrough 13841 1328
2 Swansea 13823 726
3 Wolves 13733 724
4 West Brom 13733 524
5 Southampton 13832 1523
6 Birmingham 13652 1023
7 Stoke City 13724 423
8 West Ham 13643 1522
9 QPR 13553 520
10 Sheffield Utd 13544 219
11 Portsmouth 13544 119
12 Millwall 13535 218
13 Blackburn 13535 -118
14 Bristol City 13535 -218
15 Norwich 13508 -115
16 Lincoln 13436 -915
17 Cardiff 13355 -114
18 Wrexham 13355 -414
19 Bolton 13427 -814
20 Charlton 13355 -1014
21 Watford 13328 -1111
22 Burnley 13166 -89
23 Derby 13148 -147
24 Preston 131210 -175