Sunday 12:00

Sheff Wed, languishing at the bottom of the Championship table, face Sheff Utd, who are only slightly better off in 22nd position, in a crucial Steel City derby. 

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Form & Head to Head

The Owls suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Southampton in their last match. The result means that Sheff Wed have failed to win any of their last nine matches in the Championship.

Sheff Utd played out a goalless draw at home to QPR in their last match. The Blades have only managed two wins in their last six matches.

The last meeting between the two teams saw Sheff Wed lose 0-1 at home to Sheff Utd in the Championship in March 2025.

In the last six meetings between the sides, Sheff Utd have had the better of Sheff Wed, with three wins and three draws.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Predicted Lineups

Sheff Wed (3-4-1-2): Horvath; Lowe, Iorfa, Palmer; Amass, Bannan, Valery, Fusire; Ingelsson; Cadamarteri, Lowe

Sheff Utd (4-4-2): Cooper; McCallum, McGuinness, Mee, Tanganga; Peck, Riedewald, O'Hare; Ings, Campbell

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Team News

  • Henrik Pedersen does not expect to have any of his first-team absentees available for selection against Sheffield United.
  • Expect the home side to line up with just one change, with Jamal Lowe pushing for a recall up top.
  • Chiedozie Ogbene suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty and will miss the Steel City derby on Sunday.
  • Gustavo Hamer and Oliver Arblaster could both return to the matchday squad after spells on the sidelines.
  • Chris Wilder could recall Mark McGuinness to the starting XI in time to face Sheffield United's bitter rivals.

 

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Match Prediction

Sheffield Wednesday were powerless to stop a recovering Southampton side before the international break as a run of back-to-back league draws ended at St. Mary's. The Owls remain rooted to the bottom of the Championship table and are winless in nine league outings.

Sheffield United attempted 20 shots without finding the back of the net last time out as the Blades were forced to settle for a goalless draw against a free-falling QPR side. Chris Wilder's men have picked up just one point from their last four league outings as they prepare to take on their struggling arch-rivals.

Score Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Sheffield United

Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Odds & Who Is Favourite To Win?

Sheffield United are the 11/10 favourites with AKBets to win the Steel Derby this weekend.

Result Odds Bookmaker
Sheffield Wednesday 29/10 BetMGM
Draw 5/2 Coral
Sheffield United 11/10 AKBets

 

Matthew O'Regan's Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Bet Builder Tips

Sunday sees the Steel City derby take place at an expectant Hillsborough.

Matthew O’Regan is on hand with a 11/1 bet builder – the next best price is 4/1.

Barry Bannan 2+ Fouls

Sheffield Wednesday’s main man stayed loyal to the club in the summer, with fans affection for the Scot growing by the day. The 35-year-old has also demonstrated his hatred for bitter same-city rivals, making constant comments off the pitch, while showing aggression on it.

While his foul record is below average this season (0.61 per 90), Bannan will be up for this game and this naturally should see an increased foul count. Last season, the midfield anchor made five fouls in the two derby games, as well as injuring Ollie Arblaster for the season.

With so much narrative surrounding the game, Bannan should get stuck in to the action.

Harry Amass 1+ Shot

Harry Amass was signed in the summer on loan from English juggernauts Manchester United and has been a shining light in a dim season for The Owls. Playing at wing back, the 18-year-old is given greater licence to get forward, averaging just shy of one goal a game.

Amass scored last game so will be full of confidence, particularly against a Sheffield United side that are conceding 12 shots per away game and 32 over the last two.

Yan Valery 1+ Shot

Due to the thin squad that Henrik Pedersen has been left with thanks to off-the-field issues, Yan Valery has been deployed as a more advance midfielder, as opposed to his usual full back position.

While the Tunisian has blanked in his last three games, he is averaging over one shot per game, having a shot in 7/10 games where he has played as a midfielder.

Callum O’Hare Over 1.5 Shots

After signing from Coventry last year, Callum O’Hare had a strong debut campaign, scoring two goals and registering six assists. Despite playing just off the striker, he averaged just 1.14 shots per 90, showing his selflessness.

This season, he has seen his shot output increase, averaging 1.60 shots per 90. The 27-year-old has had five shots over the last two games and he will be crucial to unlocking the fragile Sheffield Wednesday defence that are conceding 561 shots per game.