Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County face each other on Monday 12.15.2025, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sheffield Wednesday's home ground, the Hillsborough Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Sheffield Wednesday or Draw

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👉 Our prediction is: Sheffield Wednesday win or draw

The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.

And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.

So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Sheffield Wednesday's ability to avoid defeat to make Sheffield Wednesday win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

Sheffield Wednesday preview

Sheffield Wednesday heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 19 matches, The Owls secured 1 victories, 6 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 0.47 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Sheffield Wednesday's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.

Sheffield Wednesday has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 89 goals, of which 15 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 0.79 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Barry Bannan, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Barry Bannan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Sheffield Wednesday has conceded 37 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.95 per game) and 115 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.58 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Derby County preview

Derby County comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 7 victories, 6 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.35 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 21 wins, 20 draws, and 30 losses.

The Rams's attack has been highly effective, scoring 80 goals during this period. Of that total, 27 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.35 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.13.

The Rams's offensive system is led by Carlton Morris, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Joe Ward. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.45 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 90 goals in 71 matches, averaging 1.27 per match.

Head to head: Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Sheffield Wednesday Team Logo

Sheffield Wednesday

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L L

0.47

Home L L D L L

0.2

Away D L L D L

0.78

Away Team

Derby County Team Logo

Derby County

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L W L

1.35

Home D L L W W

1.18

Away L W W W L

1.56

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Published on 15 December 2025, at 07:38 Last updated on 15 December 2025, at 07:38
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Journalist, a football lover and sports betting expert for over 7 years. In addition to being a bet world aficionado, Amauri also practices athletics, and as all good Brazilian, does not refuse a brew.