Sheffield Utd 1-1 Derby: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Sheffield United have a clear opportunity to build on their improved display at Bristol City against a Derby side under heavy pressure near the bottom. The Blades’ returning wing-back options give Wilder more control over the shape and more threat in wide areas. Derby’s defensive injury crisis, compounded by the absence of captain Lewis Travis in midfield, leaves Eustace with limited options at Bramall Lane. The Rams need Morris and Szmodics to make their direct attacks count and cannot afford a loose opening phase.

Head-to-head analysis

Sheffield United have won most of the recent meetings, including the latest encounter at Derby. Derby did, however, win the last league meeting at Bramall Lane, so this fixture has not been one-way in Sheffield.

Injuries and absences

Derby’s absences are concentrated in defence and goalkeeper, stripping Eustace of continuity, natural balance and the option of his preferred back-three system. Sheffield United’s picture has improved substantially: Seriki’s reported return gives Wilder another right-sided option, though Shackleton remains unavailable.

Form (last 5)

Sheffield Utd vs Derby stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-02Derby 1-2 Sheffield Utd
• 2025-11-01Sheffield Utd 1-3 Derby
• 2025-02-01Derby 0-1 Sheffield Utd
• 2024-09-21Sheffield Utd 1-0 Derby
• 2023-07-29Derby 1-3 Sheffield Utd
• 2022-01-15Derby 2-0 Sheffield Utd

Unavailable players

Other Championship matches

• Bolton – Middlesbrough
• Charlton – Norwich
• Portsmouth – Millwall
• Blackburn – Wrexham
• Cardiff – Birmingham
• Lincoln – Burnley
• Preston – West Brom
• QPR – Swansea