Sheffield Utd vs Derby: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Sheffield Utd vs Derby in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Sheffield Utd vs Derby

• Date: Saturday, 01 November 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT

• Venue: Bramall Lane

Sheffield Utd are coming off a mixed bag of results, with two wins and three losses in their last five. They've shown they can score, bagging three against Blackburn and one against Watford, but their defence has been leaky, conceding three to Preston and two to Southampton. Derby, on the other hand, have been solid at home, winning their last two against QPR and Norwich, but they've struggled away, losing to Oxford United. This match could be tight, with Sheffield Utd's attacking flair up against Derby's home form.

The key for Sheffield Utd will be to exploit Derby's away form and keep their defence tight. If they can do that, they might just nick it. Derby will need to be more clinical in front of goal and hope their home advantage can help them grind out a result. It's going to be a close one, but Sheffield Utd's recent wins might just give them the edge.

Sheffield Utd have had a rollercoaster of a run lately, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. They've shown they can score, with three goals against Blackburn and a solid win against Watford, but their defence has been a bit of a worry, letting in three against Preston and two against Southampton. This inconsistency could play a big part in how they approach this game against Derby. They'll need to tighten up at the back if they want to come away with the win.

• Loss: 2-3 vs Preston (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Blackburn (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Hull City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Southampton (H)

Derby have been solid at home, winning their last two against QPR and Norwich, but their away form has been less impressive, losing to Oxford United. They've managed to keep clean sheets in those two home wins, which shows they can be tough to break down. However, their inability to score more than one goal in their last five games could be a concern. They'll need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to get a result against Sheffield Utd.

• Win: 1-0 vs QPR (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Norwich (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Oxford United (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Southampton (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Charlton (H)

Sheffield Utd have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning four of the last five encounters. The most recent match saw Sheffield Utd beat Derby 1-0 away from home. However, Derby did manage a 2-0 win back in January 2022, showing they can get the better of Sheffield Utd on their day. This history suggests another close contest is on the cards.

• Derby 0-1 Sheffield Utd (01 Feb 2025)

• Sheffield Utd 1-0 Derby (21 Sep 2024)

• Derby 2-0 Sheffield Utd (15 Jan 2022)

• Sheffield Utd 1-0 Derby (25 Sep 2021)

• Sheffield Utd 3-1 Derby (26 Dec 2018)

• Gustavo Hamer (Knee) - Out

• Tom Davies (Calf) - Out

• Ben Godfrey (Knee) - Out

• Tahith Chong (Meniscus) - Out

• Ollie Arblaster (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Jamie Shackleton (Foot) - Doubt

• Max Johnston (Hamstring) - Out

• Curtis Nelson (Knee) - Doubt

• Owen Beck (Muscle) - Doubt

• Lewis Travis (Calf) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), McGuinness (DF), Tanganga (DF), Mee (DF), Ogbene (MF), Riedewald (MF), Peck (MF), Burrows (MF), Brooks (MF), O'Hare (MF), Campbell (AT)

With a strong attacking lineup featuring Brooks, O'Hare, and Campbell, Sheffield Utd will look to exploit Derby's defence. The midfield combination of Peck and Riedewald will be crucial in controlling the game and feeding the forwards.

• Predicted lineup: Widell Zetterström (GK), Clarke (DF), Sanderson (DF),Langås (DF), Johnston (MF), Ozoh (MF), Clark (MF), Elder (MF), Brereton Díaz (MF), Agyemang (MF), Morris (AT)

Derby's defence, led by Clarke and Sanderson, will need to be at their best to keep Sheffield Utd's attackers at bay. The midfield duo of Clark and Ozoh will have to work hard to break up play and support the attack.

• Andre Brooks vs Dion Sanderson: This will be a key battle between Sheffield Utd's attacking threat and Derby's solid defender.

• Jairo Riedewald vs Ben Brereton Díaz: A midfield duel to watch, with Riedewald's control up against Díaz's creativity.

• Sydie Peck (Sheffield Utd): Peck's role in the midfield will be vital for Sheffield Utd, providing both defensive solidity and attacking impetus.

• Patrick Agyemang (Derby): Agyemang's ability to link play and contribute in attack will be crucial for Derby's chances.

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