Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Sheffield Wednesday host Derby on Monday Evening in a big clash for both sides as they look to continue pushing up the table, with Wednesday currently in dire need of points. Derby are the bookies favourites going into the match, with this match likely to be tough for the home side.

Our advanced algorithm is predicting Derby To Win in this fixture, with odds @ 2.25, which is excellent value.

We also back an alternative tip on this fixture, offering an angle of Both Teams To Score, offering strong value odds @ 1.83, recent weeks as well as the attacking output of both sides makes this a great pick.

Match Details

Competition: EFL Championship

Date: 15 December 2025

Kick-off (GMT): 20:00

Venue: Hillsborough Stadium, Wednesday

Key Betting Tip: Derby To Win @ 2.25 offers strong value based on Football Park’s model.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Predicted Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday Predicted XI (3-5-2) Pierce Charles, Dominic Iorfa, Liam Cooper, Max Lowe, Yann Valery, Charlie McNeill, Barry Bannan, Svante Ingelsson, Harry Amass, Jamal Lowe, Bailey Cadamarteri

Derby Predicted XI (3-5-2) Jacob Zetterström, Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Matthew Clarke, Joe Ward, Liam Thompson, Bobby Clark, Callum Elder, Andreas Weimann, Ben Brereton Díaz, Patrick Agyemang

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Head-to-Head Timeline

01 Jan 2025 // Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 Derby

07 May 2023 // Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Derby

01 Jan 2021 // Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Derby

29 Feb 2020 // Sheffield Wednesday 1-3 Derby

24 Nov 2018 // Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Derby

Sheffield Wednesday last five matches

Watford 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday – EFL Championship

Sheffield Wednesday 2-3 Preston North End – EFL Championship

Milwall 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday – EFL Championship

Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Sheffield United – EFL Championship

Southampton 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday – EFL Championship

Derby last five matches

Derby 1-1 Milwall – EFL Championship

Derby 1-3 Leicester City – EFL Championship

Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby – EFL Championship

Swansea 1-2 Derby - EFL Championship

Derby 2-3 Watford – EFL Championship

The away side have been in decent form as of late. Sheffield Wednesday have been very poor; they haven’t won one of their last five games. I can see Derby To Win.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60.00% confidence in Derby To Win @ 2.25 odds and 76.70% confidence in Both Teams To Score @ 1.83 odds. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Derby To Win @ 2.25 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Derby To Win in this fixture. The away side have had a decent last five, but it will be tough for the home side to come away with a win, with Wednesday in poor form.

Key Players to Watch: Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby

Jamal Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday) An attacking player who can exploit Derby’s defence with direct pace and movement. Could be central to Wednesday’s goal attempts.

Benjamin Brereton Díaz (Derby) He brings direct runs and shots on goal, offering Derby a different attacking angle. He will be key in chance creation for Derby and will offer a lot of attacking threat.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby Match Facts

Referee: Lewis Smith

Stadium Information: Hillsborough Stadium is a modern multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 39,732