Derby - Sheffield Utd
Match preview
Derby take on Sheffield Utd in Championship at Pride Park on 29 December 2026.
The most recent match for Derby was a 1-1 draw with Burnley, after a 1-2 defeat against Birmingham before that.
The most recent match for Sheffield Utd was a 1-2 defeat against Stoke City, after a 0-1 defeat against Fleetwood Town before that.
Our algorithm predicts Derby to win, with a probability of 47%. The full split: Derby 47%, draw 24%, Sheffield Utd 29%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
3 Derby
1 Draw
9 Sheffield Utd
54%
Over 2.5 goals
62%
Both teams scored
2.6
Goals per match
1
|
4
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Sheffield Utd 1-3 Derby
(2025)
Goals scored all matches
1.00
1.62
Goals in home matches
1.00
1.83
Goals in away matches
1.00
1.43
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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table 2026
Championship
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Swansea
|
17 |
West Ham United
|
15 |
Middlesbrough
|
15 |
Wolves
|
14 |
West Brom
|
14 |
QPR
|
13 |
Stoke City
|
13 |
Bristol City
|
13 |
Charlton
|
12 |
Birmingham
|
11 |
Millwall
|
11 |
Lincoln
|
11 |
Southampton
|
10 |
Wrexham
|
10 |
Norwich
|
9 |
Blackburn
|
9 |
Sheffield Utd
|
9 |
Portsmouth
|
8 |
Watford
|
8 |
Cardiff
|
7 |
Bolton
|
7 |
Derby
|
5 |
Preston
|
4 |
Burnley
|
4 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Derby — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Sheffield Utd — Formation: 3-4-2-1
Derby — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Sheffield Utd — Formation: 3-4-2-1