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by Steve Ashfield in Championship Predictions
This weekend sees the Steel City derby take place and it's about a lot more than local rivalry. Sheffield Wednesday are 11th in the Championship and play host to second-placed Sheffield United. Will the Blades get an important away victory? Here's our match prediction.
Wednesday may only be 11th in the table but the Owls are only five points behind the final promotion play-off position. Midweek saw them win 3-2 at Norwich City and that was a welcome victory that keeps them in the promotion hunt.
Sheffield United begin the weekend in the second and final automatic promotion place. If Burnley win at Swansea City on Saturday, then United will need to win this match to return to the top two. As you will read in the form section of this preview, they have an excellent away league record. A win might even take them to the top of the table if current leaders Leeds United are beaten at QPR on Saturday.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.4 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
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2.5 | 3.25 | 3 |
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2.75 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
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2.55 | 3.14 | 2.9 |
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2.55 | 3.14 | 2.9 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United?
Our prediction for the Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United match is: Sheffield United to win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/03/2025 between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 22.36% for a win of Sheffield Wednesday against Sheffield United with odds of 2.75 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United is 27.8% with odds of 3.3 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 49.84% chance ⭐ for a win of Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday with odds of 3.11 at Vbet.
Sheffield Wednesday - Sheffield United Prediction and Best Odds:
| Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield United Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United wins | 49.84% | 3.11 at Vbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.79% | 2.23 at Betobet |
| Both Team To Score | 71.88% | 1.88 at Unibet |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Sheffield United | 17.44% | 6.5 at Bet365 |
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Form
Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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83 | 42 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 24 |
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14
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53 | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | -8 |
Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United Last Matches
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Sheffield Wednesday - Sheffield United: Form Analysis
Sheffield Wednesday had seen their promotion hopes hit by a run of three successive defeats. The Owls have rallied well and come into this Sheffield derby having won their last two fixtures. They won at Norwich 3-2 in midweek after trailing 2-0.
Wednesday have only won five home league games this season with seven draws and six defeats. Their last two home league fixtures have both been lost with defeats inflicted by Coventry City and Sunderland. They've now gone five home league matches without a victory.
Both teams have scored in each of their last six home games with all but one seeing over 2.5 goals scored.
United have excellent away form.
The Blades have the best away record in the Championship with 11 wins and a win here will be their sixth in a row.
Sheffield United were held to a 1-1 draw in midweek. They looked set to get a valuable home win but visitors Bristol City equalized in the 90th minute. Only one of their last eight league games has been lost, that was to leaders Leeds United.
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Players list
J. Beadle
DefenderD. Iorfa
M. Johnson
P. Valentin
MidfielderM. Johnson
J. Windass
B. Bannan
N. Chalobah
A. Musaba
ForwardM. Smith
S. Ingelsson
M. Cooper
DefenderF. Seriki
A. Ahmedhodzic
J. Robinson
MidfielderH. Burrows
H. Choudhury
S. Peck
S. McCallum
ForwardC. O-Hare
R. Holding
T. Cannon
Substitutes
P. Charles
DefenderL. Palmer
P. Valentin
O. Kobacki
S. Ingelsson
N. Chalobah
M. Johnson
J. Lowe
A. Musaba
A. Davies
DefenderR. Holding
S. McCallum
A. Brooks
C. O-Hare
J. Baptiste
J. Rak-Sakyi
ForwardT. Cannon
K. Moore
Sheffield Wednesday & Sheffield United Squad Analysis
The Steel City derby is always a match to relish but there is even more importance attached to it this weekend. Both sides have promotion hopes and three points on Sunday would be vital for the victors.
Sheffield Wednesday signed Stuart Armstrong from Southampton in the January transfer window. However, he has been absent due to a calf injury and will not be fit to play on Sunday. Di'Shon Bernard won't be playing again this season
Campbell will be fit for the Blades.
There were some concerns on Tuesday evening when in-form Tyrese Campbell sustained an injury. United coach Chris Wilder has said that it was only a "contact injury" and he will be fit to play against Wednesday.
United have scored in their last 12 away league games and will be confident of getting on the scoresheet again this weekend. That would make a change as the last four Steel City derby matches have only seen one goal scored.
Most goals and assists
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield United
J. Windass
(11 Goals)
T. Campbell
(10 Goals)
A. Musaba
(6 Assists)
C. O`Hare
(6 Assists)
Sheffield Wednesday - Sheffield United Key Points
- Sheffield United have won each of their last five away league matches.
- A win at Wednesday will be United's 12th away league win of the season, more than any other Championship side.
- Sheffield Wednesday have only wn five of their 18 home league games this season and lost the last two.
- Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last five games against their local rivals.
- Only league leaders Leeds have beaten Sheffield United in their last eight league matches.
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Our Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United Prediction
Sheffield United may well have to win this match to stay in the automatic promotion places. They are probably still kicking themselves for conceding that late equalizer against Bristol City on Tuesday. They beat Wednesday in the reverse fixture and have the best away record in the league.
Wednesday have bounced back well from three successive losses and are still in with a chance of making it into the play-offs. They concede far too many goals though (58 in 37 league games) and our main Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United prediction is Sheffield United to win.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United - Other Interesting Predictions
Tyrese Campbell to score
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield United
| Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Sheffield Wednesday wins | 2.63 | 2.4 | -8.7% |
| Draw | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Sheffield United wins | 2.63 | 2.9 | +10.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Sheffield United is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 10.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 38.0% and is now 34.5% (-3.5%)
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