Derby County and Sheffield United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL Championship season. The game takes place at Pride Park Stadium on Saturday, 02/05/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Derby County (The Rams) Limited vs The Sheffield United Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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The Rams preview
Derby County comes into the match having played 45 games in the EFL Championship so far. They have recorded 20 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1.53 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 10 draws, and 18 losses.
Derby County's attack has scored 69 goals during this period. Out of this total, 66 goals were scored in the EFL Championship, averaging 1.47 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.
The offence system of Derby County is led by Carlton Morris as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Joe Ward, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 57 goals with an average of 1.27 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 63 goals conceded in 48 matches, resulting in an average of 1.31.
The Blades preview
On the other hand, Sheffield United comes into the match having played 45 games in the EFL Championship so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 6 draws, and 22 losses, with an average of 1.27 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 6 draws, and 24 losses.
Sheffield United's attack has scored 68 goals during this period. Out of this total, 64 goals were scored in the EFL Championship, averaging 1.42 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.
The offence system of Sheffield United is led by Patrick Bamford as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gustavo Hamer, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 65 goals with an average of 1.44 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 71 goals conceded in 47 matches, resulting in an average of 1.51.
Head to head: Derby County vs Sheffield United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W L L L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 45% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.5 | 2.96 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.36 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 1.14 | 1.39 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 64% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 32% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 5% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 50% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.34 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.22 | 1.68 |
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Home | L L W D L |
0.8 |
| Away | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 39% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 3.09 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 1.65 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.43 | 1.45 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 70% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 22% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 13% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 57% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.75 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.22 | 1.55 |
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