Our Sheff Utd vs Derby Prediction: 1-2
Sheff Utd vs Derby in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 1, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Sheff Utd vs Derby prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sheff Utd's Last Match – Preston vs Sheff Utd
After suffering a 2-3 England Championship loss to Preston, Sheff Utd must win to get back on track. In that match, Sheff Utd recorded 54% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 46% | 9 (3) | 1.56 | 56 |
 Sheff Utd | 54% | 11 (3) | 2.37 | 43 |
Derby's Last Match – Derby vs QPR
Derby must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England Championship victory over QPR in their last outing. In that match, Derby had 39% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derby | 39% | 6 (2) | 1.86 | 43 |
 QPR | 61% | 4 (1) | 0.53 | 36 |
Sheff Utd vs Derby Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Derby average 0.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Sheff Utd 8-15
Derby 9-9
What are the odds for this match?
Sheff Utd to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.6
Derby to win: @4.333
Lineups
Sheff Utd (3-4-2-1) : Michael Cooper, Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Ben Mee, Chiedozie Ogbene, Sydie Peck, Elhadji Djibril Soumare, Sam McCallum, Callum O`Hare, Andre Brooks, Tyrese Campbell
Derby (3-4-2-1) : Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, Sondre Klingen Langas, Dion Sanderson, Matt Clarke, Joe Ward, Bobby Clark, David Ozoh, Craig Forsyth, Ben Brereton, Patrick Agyemang, Carlton Morris