Sheffield United host Derby County at Bramall Lane on Saturday in a vital Sky Bet Championship clash. Chris Wilder’s Blades, pushing for play-offs yet again after last season’s heartbreak at Wembley, hold a poor home form amid turmoil that has seen The Blades change manager.
John Eustace’s Rams arrive after a good win against QPR last weekend, their high-pressing approach challenging United’s solid defence. With the Steel City buzzing and a sell-out crowd expected, this fixture promises tactical battles, fierce rivalry and three crucial points in the race to get away from the drop zone.
Our 3 Predictions For Sheffield United Vs Derby County
- First Prediction: Sheffield United To Win – 5/6
- Second Prediction: Both Teams To Score – 21/10
- Third Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals – 6.5
First Prediction For Sheffield United Vs Derby County – Sheffield United To Win – 5/6
Sheffield United will be hoping to beat Derby County at Bramall Lane on Saturday. Chris Wilder’s Blades were fresh from back-to-back wins over Watford and Blackburn despite a slight 3-2 setback at Preston North End last weekend.
O’Hare and Brooks fire upfront with the high press, looking to suffocate opponents. Derby sit 17th, with 1 win in 6, leaking goals on the road and hit by injuries.
Wilder must win at home to galvanise players and fans alike. After a faltering start, victory will restore belief, unite the Lane and fuel the push for the play-offs. The crowd’s energy will lift the side, whilst Derby’s fragile defence crumbles under intensity and set-pieces. United’s momentum, tactical edge and home steel secure the points.
Second Prediction For Sheffield United Vs Derby County – Both Teams To Score – 21/10
Both teams look set to score when Sheffield United host Derby County at Bramall Lane on Saturday. Derby’s Carlton Morris, top scorer with 5 goals, leads a potent attack that’s netted in 80% of their games this season. His clinical finishing exploits United’s leaky defence, which has conceded in 73% of matches, meaning both teams to score has landed in 7 of 11 fixtures at 64%.
United’s Callum O’Hare has just 3 goals, but the Blades‘ high press creates chaos, forcing errors that Derby’s backline needs to try to handle. With Derby’s both teams to score rate at 60% with 6 of 10 games, and United’s home vulnerabilities exposed recently, expect there to be end-to-end action.
Third Prediction For Sheffield United Vs Derby County – Over 2.5 Goals – 6/5
Over 2.5 goals looks likely to await in Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane clash with Derby County on Saturday. The Blades average 2.09 goals per game across 11 fixtures, with over 2.5 hitting in 36% of matches, roughly 4/11 matches. Their high press breeds chaos, with high levels of concessions in recent outings. Derby averages 2.4 goals per contest in 10 games, overlanding in 30% in 3/10 of their games, but their away woes heighten their risks of conceding over 1.5 on the road during a slump.
United’s intensity sparks on the transition, while Derby’s counters aims to exploit gaps. Defensive errors, set-piece threats and end-to-end tempo guarantee three or more goals in this fiery Midlands encounter.
Best Betting Odds For Sheffield United Vs Derby County
| Bookmaker | Sheffield United | Draw | Derby County |
| NRGBet Sports | 5/6 | 12/5 | 10/3 |
| Bet 442 Sports | 4/5 | 12/5 | 17/5 |
| 7bet Sport | 5/6 | 12/5 | 10/3 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Latest Results And Head-To-Head
Sheffield United face Derby County in a must-win Championship clash on Saturday at Bramall Lane, with Chris Wilder’s side rooted in 22nd after a catastrophic run of four wins and 10 defeats from 14 games.
A 3-2 defeat at Preston North End stretched their two back-to-back wins, but 7 goals in the last 5 outings offer faint hope. Wilder needs a Bramall Lane victory to galvanise players and fans alike, reigniting belief amid questions over relegation.
Key creator Gustavo Hamer is rumoured to be out injured, a huge blow as his league-high 4 open-play chances created for United this season will be sorely missed. Callum O’Hare with 3 goals and Tyrese Campbell also with 3 must step up, while injuries to Ben Godfrey, Ollie Arblaster, Tahith Chong and Tom Davies further deplete Wilder’s available options.
Swedish keeper Jacob Widell Zetterström tops the Championship saves chart at 3.8 per match, his 75% save rate a rare positive. Derby arrive 17th, scoring just 4 in their last 5 while conceding 12, with the worst in the league for penalties given away, with two. Carlton Morris has 5 goals and leads a fairly blunt attack hampered by absences.
Head-to-head favours United with three straight wins over Derby, including 1-0 at Bramall Lane last September. This season, both teams to score has landed in 64% of United’s games and 55% of Derbys games. Over 2.5 goals for each time stand at 50% and 60%. Expect tension, set-pieces and desperation whilst Wilder’s men can’t afford another slip.
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Where To Watch Sheffield United Vs Derby County
Where can I watch this game either on TV, or in person?
- Location: Bramall Lane Stadium, Sheffield
- Date And Time: November 1st, 3pm
Probable Lineups For Sheffield United Vs Derby County
How might both of these teams lineup for this important game at the bottom end of the Championship?
Predicted Sheffield United Lineup
- Lineup – M.Cooper, J.Tanganga, B.Mee, M.McGuinness, H.Burrows, D.Soumaré, S.Peck, C.Ogbene, C.O’Hare, A.Brooks, T.Campbell.
- Manager – Chris Wilder
- Injuries/ Suspensions – B.Godfrey, G.Hamer, O.Arblaster, T.Chong, T.Davies
Predicted Derby County Lineup
- Lineup – J.Zetterström, K.Wilson, S.Langås, E.Cashin, C.Elder, D.Ozoh, D.Morgan, M.Johnston, B.Brereton Díaz, K.Goudmijn, C.Morris
- Manager – John Eustace
- Injuries/Suspensions – C.Nelson, L.Travis, M.Johnston, O.Beck
