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

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby
• Date: Monday, 15 December 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Hillsborough

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with three losses and two draws in their last five matches. However, playing at home might give them the boost they need to turn things around. With a predicted 3-5-2 formation, they'll be looking to exploit the visitors' defence through Jamal Lowe and Bailey Cadamarteri up top, supported by the creative Barry Bannan in midfield.

Derby, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results, with a win, two losses, and two draws in their recent outings. Their predicted 3-4-1-2 setup suggests they'll be looking to control the midfield with Bobby Clark and Liam Thompson, while relying on the attacking prowess of Ben Brereton and Patrick Agyemang. This match could be a tight affair, with both teams eager to secure a win.

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last five matches resulting in three losses and two draws. Their most recent game was a 1-1 draw against Watford away from home, which might give them a bit of confidence going into this match. However, the three losses before that, including a 2-3 defeat at home to Preston, suggest they'll need to step up their game to secure a win here.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Blackburn (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Preston (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield Utd (H)

Derby's form has been up and down, with their last five matches yielding one win, two losses, and two draws. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw at home against Millwall, which might give them some momentum. However, the two losses before that, including a 1-3 defeat at home to Leicester, indicate they'll need to be at their best to come away with a victory.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Swansea (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Watford (H)

The head-to-head record between Sheffield Wednesday and Derby shows a competitive rivalry, with Sheffield Wednesday winning three of the last five encounters. The most recent match on 01 January 2025 saw the Owls triumph 4-2 at home.

However, the previous meeting on 01 December 2024 ended with Wednesday winning 2-1 away at Derby. The earlier League One matches were closely contested, with the Yorkshire outfit winning 1-0 and the game ending in a 0-0 draw.

Recent Results

• Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 Derby (01 Jan 2025)

• Derby 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday (01 Dec 2024)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Derby (07 May 2023) - League One

• Derby 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday (03 Dec 2022) - League One

• Derby 3-3 Sheffield Wednesday (08 May 2021)

• George Brown (Ankle) – Doubt

• Ernie Weaver (Foot) – Doubt

• Guilherme Siqueira (Achilles) – Doubt

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) – Doubt

• Di’shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Carlton Morris (Knee) - Out

• Max Johnston (Hamstring) - Out

• David Ozoh (Thigh) - Doubt

• Lewis Travis (Calf) - Doubt

• Owen Beck (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Charles (GK), Iorfa (DF), Cooper (DF), Lowe (DF), Valery (MF), McNeill (MF), Bannan (MF), Ingelsson (MF), Amass (MF), Lowe (AT), Cadamarteri (AT)

Sheffield Wednesday is expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Dominic Iorfa, Liam Cooper, and Max Lowe forming a solid defensive line. The midfield will be anchored by Barry Bannan, who will look to create chances for the attacking duo of Jamal Lowe and Bailey Cadamarteri.

• Predicted lineup: Zetterström (GK), Langås (DF), Sanderson (DF), Clarke (DF), Elder (MF), Thompson (MF), Clark (MF), Ward (MF), Weimann (MF), Brereton (AT), Agyemang (AT)

Derby is predicted to play in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Sondre Klingen Langås, Dion Sanderson, and Matthew Clarke at the back. The midfield will be controlled by Bobby Clark and Liam Thompson, while Andreas Weimann will play just behind the strikers Ben Brereton and Patrick Agyemang.

• Cadamarteri vs Clarke: Bailey Cadamarteri's pace and finishing will be tested against Matthew Clarke's defensive solidity.

• McNeill vs Clark: Charlie McNeill's creativity in midfield will be crucial against Bobby Clark's tenacity.

• Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday): Max Lowe's versatility and defensive prowess will be key for Sheffield Wednesday's backline.

• Brereton (Derby): Ben Brereton's ability to create and score goals will be vital for Derby's attacking threat.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby at 20:00 GMT on Monday, 15 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Derby.

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