Derby County vs Sheffield United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Championship, England
🕒 Saturday 2nd May, 12:30 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Under 3.5 Goals

Derby County hold a clear edge at home this season (6/10, 60%), while Sheffield United are less consistent on the road (4/10, 40%). The match may be competitive, but home advantage is meaningful here — see our Home Win stats.

Derby County frequently feature in matches with 2+ goals at home (80%), while Sheffield United are more variable on the road (60%). Over 1.5 Goals may still land, mainly driven by the home side.

Derby County often see both teams score at home (60%), while Sheffield United are less consistent on the road (40%). There's still a reasonable case for BTTS – Yes, mainly driven by the home side's open style.

Sheffield United often produce high corner totals away (70%), while Derby County are lower at home (40%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals — Derby County have stayed under 4 goals in 80% of home matches, Sheffield United in 100% of away fixtures. Both sides consistently keep the scoring tight.

Today’s Betting Tips & Stats

See our football predictions, match stats, and insights for today’s games.

View Today’s Tips

League Table

The full Championship table for the 2025/2026 season, with Derby County (th) and Sheffield United (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Championship 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Coventry City 43 25 11 7 85:43 +42 86
2 Ipswich Town 42 21 13 8 73:44 +29 76
3 Millwall 43 22 10 11 58:47 +11 76
4 Southampton 43 21 12 10 75:51 +24 75
5 Middlesbrough 43 20 13 10 64:44 +20 73
6 Hull City 43 20 9 14 65:61 +4 69
7 Wrexham 43 18 13 12 65:60 +5 67
8 Derby County H 43 19 9 15 62:53 +9 66
9 Norwich City 43 18 7 18 59:52 +7 61
10 Bristol City 43 16 10 17 54:55 -1 58
11 Queens Park Rangers 43 16 10 17 58:65 -7 58
12 Sheffield United A 43 17 6 20 61:59 +2 57
13 Preston North End 43 14 15 14 50:55 -5 57
14 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52:53 -1 57
15 Swansea City 43 16 9 18 51:56 -5 57
16 Watford 43 14 15 14 52:53 -1 57
17 Stoke City 43 15 10 18 49:48 +1 55
18 Portsmouth 43 13 12 18 44:57 -13 51
19 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40:52 -12 50
20 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39:54 -15 49
21 West Bromwich Albion 43 12 13 18 44:56 -12 49
22 Leicester City 43 11 14 18 54:65 -11 47
23 Oxford United 43 10 14 19 41:55 -14 44
24 Sheffield Wednesday 43 1 12 30 26:83 -57 15

Team Form

Derby County hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Sheffield United have been less consistent on the road (40%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Lost 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Derby County frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Sheffield United are less consistent on the road (40%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 4 (40%)

Match Goals

Derby County have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Sheffield United in 20% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Under Goals

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)

Team Goals

Derby County have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Sheffield United in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 10 (1 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)

Match Corners

Sheffield United frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Derby County are lower at home (40%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 1 (10%) 7 (70%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 6 (60%)

Team Corners

Derby County have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Sheffield United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Derby County (Home Form) Sheffield United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 9 (90%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 9 (90%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Rio Ave U23 vs Portimonense U23 15:00 BST | Liga Revelacao U23, Portugal Rio Ave U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/14 home matches this season · Portimonense U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/15 away matches this season · Odds: 1.57
    79% combined
  • Schwechat vs Red Star Penzing 18:00 BST | Landesliga: Wien, Austria Schwechat have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 home matches this season · Red Star Penzing have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/10 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    74% combined
  • Dergview vs Strabane Athletic 19:45 BST | Premier Intermediate League, Northern Ireland Dergview have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/10 home matches this season · Strabane Athletic have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    74% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Swansea City U21 14:30 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/13 home matches this season · Swansea City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    69% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.22
Explore all our tips & stats

Derby County vs Sheffield United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Derby County vs Sheffield United?

Under 3.5 Goals — Derby County have stayed under 4 goals in 80% of home matches, Sheffield United in 100% of away fixtures. Both sides consistently keep the scoring tight.

Which team is likely to win, Derby County or Sheffield United?

Derby County hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in Championship this season, while Sheffield United have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Derby County and Sheffield United?

Mixed — Derby County have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Sheffield United in 40% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Championship fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Derby County and Sheffield United?

Uncertain — Derby County have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Sheffield United in 20% of away games in Championship. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Derby County or Sheffield United?

Derby County have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of home games compared to Sheffield United's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Derby County and Sheffield United?

Possibly — Sheffield United frequently reach high corner counts away (70%), while Derby County are lower at home (40%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Explore Our Football Stats & Tips

Discover match stats based on likely outcomes for the next 3–4 days.

Free+

All Stats

View all of our stats for upcoming matches.

View stats

Free

Over 2.5 Goals

View all our stats for matches that have a likely outcome of over 2.5 goals.

View stats

Free

Both Teams to Score

View all our stats for matches that have a likely outcome of both teams to score.

View stats

Free

Home Win

View all our stats for matches that have a likely outcome of a home win.

View stats

Over 1.5 Goals

View all our stats for matches that have a likely outcome of over 1.5 goals.

View stats

Free

10 Teams to Win Today

Discover the 10 teams most likely to win today based on previous form.

View stats
View more stats

Other Upcoming Fixtures

Southampton vs Bristol City

📍 Championship, England

🕒 Tuesday 21st April, 19:45 BST

Match Stats

Norwich City vs Derby County

📍 Championship, England

🕒 Tuesday 21st April, 19:45 BST

Match Stats

Coventry City vs Portsmouth

📍 Championship, England

🕒 Tuesday 21st April, 19:45 BST

Match Stats

West Bromwich Albion vs Watford

📍 Championship, England

🕒 Tuesday 21st April, 19:45 BST

Match Stats

Stoke City vs Millwall

📍 Championship, England

🕒 Tuesday 21st April, 19:45 BST

Match Stats

Queens Park Rangers vs Swansea City

📍 Championship, England

🕒 Tuesday 21st April, 19:45 BST

Match Stats

Oxford United vs Wrexham

📍 Championship, England

🕒 Tuesday 21st April, 19:45 BST

Match Stats

Leicester City vs Hull City

📍 Championship, England

🕒 Tuesday 21st April, 19:45 BST

Match Stats

"The stats on this site are spot on. I’ve been using the home win, away win and over 2.5 goals data for my bets, and it’s been super helpful. It’s great to have all the key stats in one place, from goals to corners. The fact that it’s free is just the icing on the cake!"

James T. (London, UK)

"I love how this site makes betting easier by offering stats like home win, away win, and over 2.5 goals. The first half goals and team goals data have been particularly useful for me. If you’re into football betting, this is definitely worth checking out."

David H. (Glasgow, UK)

"I’m really impressed with the simplicity and focus of the stats on this site. Whether I’m checking for both teams to score or first half goals, I always get what I need quickly. It’s easy to navigate, and the range of stats really helps with my bets."

Scott T. (Manchester, UK)

"I’ve been betting for a while, and this site’s focus on key stats like home win, away goals over 1.5, and over 0.5 first half goals has made my bets more informed. The data is clear and easy to use, which is a big plus. I highly recommend it for anyone who bets on football!"

Luke H. (Cardiff, Wales)

"I love the focus on stats like home goals over 1.5 and away goals over 1.5—these are the exact numbers I need before placing a bet. I’ve been able to use the over/under goals data to great effect. Highly recommend this site if you're looking for reliable stats."

Steve C. (Birmingham, UK)

"Great site for betting stats! I use it mostly for checking both teams to score and over 2.5 goals, and it’s been really helpful. The first half stats also give me a great edge in making my decisions."

Finn B. (Leeds, UK)

Latest Blogs

View all posts →