Sheffield Utd vs Derby Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Sheffield Utd vs Derby game preview with probable lineups, team news, odds and Same Game Parlay picks ahead of Saturday's English Championship game.
Jade Griffiths - October 24, 2026, 3:38 AM EDT
6 minutesSheffield Utd vs Derby Game Preview
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Bramall Lane |
Sheffield Utd host Derby at Bramall Lane in an English Championship matchup that looks lopsided on paper. The Blades are on the rebound, while the Rams arrive in a full-blown slump.
Oliver Arblaster's strike settled a 1-0 win at Bristol City last weekend. After a losing streak, the Blades have bounced back with two wins from their last three games.
Derby sit 23rd in the standings, stuck in the relegation zone. A 1-0 home loss to Stoke last time out summed up their slump, and the treatment room is overflowing.
History backs the Blades too. Sheffield Utd own an 8-2 edge across their last 10 meetings with Derby in all competitions, which makes this a tough trip for a side already in trouble.
Sheffield Utd vs Derby Recent Results
Sheffield Utd sit 11th in the standings, a mid-table side finding its feet rather than a juggernaut. Four wins have come from their past 10 outings against all opponents. Their game leans on long balls and width, and they rate strongly at protecting a lead, which suits a matchup against a Derby side that struggles to finish.
Derby have managed only a single win across their past 10 outings against all opponents. They sit three points adrift of safety, and their profile flags finishing chances as a weakness, along with defending set pieces and counterattacks.
Sheffield Utd vs Derby Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Sheffield Utd: F. Seriki (Injured/out), M. McGuinness (Injured/doubtful), M. Doherty (Doubtful)
Derby: M. Johnston (Injured/out), P. Agyemang (Injured/out), D. J. Murkin (Injured/out), M. Clarke (Injured/out), C. Forsyth (Injured/out), J. W. Zetterström (Injured/out), C. Taylor (Injured/out), E. Cashin (Injured/out), S. Langås (Injured/out), L. Travis (Injured/doubtful)
Sheffield Utd
The big boost in the Sheffield Utd vs Derby lineups is on the home side. Hamza Choudhury is back after serving his one-game suspension, and Patrick Bamford should return to the starting lineup. Mark McGuinness will be checked after picking up a knock against Bristol City.
Derby
Derby have ten players on the missing list, and midfielder and captain Lewis Travis is the latest name to join it. Jack Robinson could make the squad for the first time, against his former club.
Sheffield Utd vs Derby Predicted Lineup
Sheffield Utd
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Cooper; H. Burrows, J. Tanganga, L. Kitching, H. Choudhury; O. Arblaster, K. Phillips; B. Brereton, P. Bamford, T. Chong; T. Cannon (probable)
Derby
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Vickers; R. Hedges, D. Sanderson, R. Nyambe, J. Ward; D. Ozoh, O. Fraulo; B. Clark, S. Szmodics, M. Fuseini; C. Morris (probable)
Sheffield Utd vs Derby Key Stats & Game Facts
- Sheffield United have had 9+ corners in 5 of their last 9 games vs Derby in the Championship.
- Derby have failed to win their last 7 games in the Championship.
- David Ozoh has been carded in 3 of his last 4 appearances in the Championship.
- Sam Szmodics has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 6 appearances in the Championship.
- Sam McCallum has won 2+ fouls in 8 of his last 10 appearances in the Championship.
Sheffield Utd vs Derby Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Sheffield Utd vs Derby prediction is a 2-0 home win. The Blades are favorites at -120 (Polymarket), and that price undersells the gap between a side on the rebound and a depleted Derby team with a finishing problem. Expect the hosts to go direct, use the width, protect the lead once they have it and keep the Rams at arm's length.
Best Picks
Both Teams To Score: No. Derby have struggled to score and look short of attacking options, so a clean sheet for either side is plausible. Our first Sheffield Utd vs Derby best pick is No in the Both Teams To Score market. The implied probability of both teams scoring sits just under 49%, so the edge leans to No, and a Derby attack missing bodies and struggling to finish is exactly the type of unit that gets shut out.
Total Goals Over/Under: Under 2.5 Goals. The model projects a low-scoring home win. We're taking Under 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Sheffield Utd's low-event, lead-protecting approach against a Derby side that can't find the net points to a tight, low-scoring scoreline, and the Under offers the better side of that equation.
Sheffield Utd vs Derby Same Game Parlay
Our Sheffield Utd vs Derby same game parlay picks combine four legs: a Sam McCallum card, shot props for Carlton Morris and Bobby Clark, and Over 2.5 total goals.
Sam McCallum to be shown a card opens the parlay. He has picked up a booking in three of his past four appearances in the Championship, and that discipline trend is hard to ignore.
Carlton Morris over 0.5 player shots on target comes next. The forward has put at least one shot on target in all six of his outings against Sheffield United in the Championship.
Bobby Clark over 2.5 player shots keeps the Derby attack theme going. He has reached 3+ shots in four of his previous five appearances in the Championship.
The final leg is Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Sheffield United have cleared that line in 7 of their last 9 games, making this the parlay's high-variance swing.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Sheffield Utd vs Derby Talking Points
The subplot to watch is Jack Robinson. The former Sheffield United defender joined Derby on a short-term contract and could be in the squad against his old club. It is a nice story, but the Rams need more than sentiment, with captain Lewis Travis now on the injury list. The Sheffield Utd vs Derby betting odds have the visitors at +388 (Polymarket), and given the slump, that price feels about right. Even if Derby steal an early goal, the Blades rate highly at coming back from losing positions.
Sheffield Utd vs Derby Predictions FAQs
When is the Sheffield Utd vs Derby English Championship game?
The game is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with kickoff at 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT.
Where is Sheffield Utd vs Derby being played?
The game is being played at Bramall Lane.
Where can I watch Sheffield Utd vs Derby?
Sky Sports Arena is the listed channel for the game in the UK.
Who are the probable lineups for Sheffield Utd vs Derby?
Sheffield Utd's probable starters include M. Cooper, J. Tanganga and P. Bamford. Derby's probable starters include J. Vickers, D. Sanderson and S. Szmodics.
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