Derby v Sheffield United Betting Tips – Championship, 20th October 5.30pm
This is going to be a big test for Derby who could really use a win to lift their spirits a bit. They have won just one of their last six league games but could make a positive move up the table with victory in this one. Sheffield United are on a four-match winning streak and will be looking to hold on to top spot at the end of the weekend. Read our predictions for Derby v Sheffield United.
Derby v Sheffield United Betting Odds*
Sheffield United 13/8
Derby 17/10
Draw 11/5
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on October 16th, 2018 at 9:07 p.m.)
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Derby News and Form
Wins have been tough to come by for the Rams and they went into the international break with a streak of W1 D3 L2 form in their last six games. So boss Frank Lampard needs to find a way to lift them. Beating the league leaders could be a good start. They do have decent home form as they are W4 D2 in their last six at Pride Park. They are one of the lower-scoring sides in the top eight.
Under 2.5 goals is at 4/5 odds* (betting odds taken on October 16th, 2018 at 10:06 pm) as the Rams have picked up a clean sheet in three of their last five league home games. Derby have played host to one other top three sides this season. That was against Leeds which they lost 4-1. Overall home and away the Rams do only have one clean sheet in their last seven, so are struggling, it’s whether or not they can put it another at home.
Sheffield United News and Form
The Blades have powered their way to the top of the Championship thanks to a four match winning streak that they have put together. It’s been really strong stuff from them. They have won their last two road games and overall this season away from Bramall Lane are W4 L2. They have averaged 1.67 goals per away game this term, scoring at least two in each of their away victories.
They should be able to expose the Rams at the back and the 1-1 draw in the correct score market is at 5/1 odds* (betting odds taken on October 16th, 2018 at 10:06 pm). Sheffield United have the best joint-away record in the Championship this season along with Leeds. Can they keep their winning momentum going or will they get tripped up by the international break?
Derby v Sheffield United Head to Head
There was a 1-1 draw between them at Pride Park last season which was after Sheffield United had taken a home win over the Rams. Sheffield United are W2 D1 in their last three visits to Pride Park. Five of the last six between them have ended under 2. 5 goals. In the last six league meetings, Sheffield United are W2 D3 L1 against the Rams home and away.
Derby v Sheffield United Predictions
Draw: It has to be all about the draw for this fixture. Derby are resilient enough to hold out on home soil. What could help them out is the Blades having had the international break come along and disrupt their momentum. Putting together a five-match winning streak under any circumstances is tough. Draw.
