Predictions & Statistics

From their first 45 matches, Derby have collected 69 points and now occupy 8 place in the table. The record of 20 wins, 9 draws, and 16 defeats, together with a 66:57 goal balance, points toward good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through C. Morris (12 goals), P. Agyemang (10 goals), B. Brereton Diaz (7 goals), with creative support from J. Ward (8 assists), C. Elder (5 assists), Matthew Clarke (4 assists), while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, their split return of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses fits a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.

Sheffield Utd approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 15 with 57 points from 45 matches. Across the season they have posted 17 wins, 6 draws, and 22 defeats, and the 64:65 goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on P. Bamford (12 goals), C. O'Hare (9 goals), Andre Brooks (6 goals), with creative support from Gustavo Hamer (11 assists), C. O'Hare (7 assists), F. Seriki (5 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with S. Sachdev unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.