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Derby vs Sheffield Utd: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 2 May, 2026 6:30
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
11
▼
8
7
7
36
31
5
31
12
8
7
7
31
30
1
31
13
▼
8
7
7
31
31
0
31
17
7
6
8
21
26
-5
27
18
8
2
12
28
31
-3
26
19
7
5
10
24
30
-6
26
1.24
xG
1.24
51%
Ball Possession
49%
11
Total Shots
10
4
Shots on Goal
4
7
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Derby
VS
Sheffield Utd
2/6 (33%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.33
PPG
2.17
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
2.33
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
0.83
83%
BTTS %
33%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
67%
1.09
Avg xG
2.11
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Derby will take on Sheffield Utd as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 46 and will take place on 2026-05-02 at 2026-05-02 in the famous Pride Park Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Derby, and the visiting side, Sheffield Utd. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-05-02
Time: 11:30
Location: Pride Park Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Derby vs Sheffield Utd Football 2 May, 2026 6:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 75% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
-
Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
+2 more advanced patterns are hidden
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Derby vs Sheffield Utd, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Derby(1 trends)
- Efficient ScoringRecent20/2291%Derby efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 20 of their last 22 Championship matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Derby(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague9/1275%Derby score (1.25/match) and concede (1.50/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 75% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- BTTS NoH2H4/580%At least one team failed to score in 4 of their last 5 Championship matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Under 2.5 GoalsH2H4/580%Under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 H2H matches (80.0%%)
Defensive solidity suggests lower-scoring match
🛡️ Double Chance
Derby(1 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H5/5100%Derby are undefeated at half time in their last 5 5 matches
Sheffield Utd(1 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/580%Sheffield Utd are undefeated at half time in 4 of their last 5 Championship matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Derby(1 trends) — avg 2.3 (+17% above league)
- High Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Derby average 2.3 cards/match in all matches (+26% above league avg 1.8) — rank #1 in league
Sheffield Utd(1 trends) — avg 1.4 (-29% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Sheffield Utd average 1.4 cards/match in all matches (-26% below league avg 1.8) — rank #2 lowest in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Low Card MatchesH2H%Average 3.0 cards per match in their last 5 H2H matches
Sheffield Utd disciplined play balances Derby aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Derby(1 trends) — avg 5.1
- Few CornersH2H5/5100%Derby win 4 or fewer corners in 5 of their last 5 Championship matches
Sheffield Utd(4 trends) — avg 6.7 (+35% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/475%Sheffield Utd win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Corner DominanceH2H3/475%Sheffield Utd dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 4 Championship matches
- Many CornersLeague11/1185%Sheffield Utd average 6.7 corners/match in away matches (+35% above league avg 5.0)
- Corner DominanceRecent18/2282%Sheffield Utd dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
Low corner activity in recent matches -
+4 Streak trends are hidden
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Derby vs Sheffield Utd
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (15 vs 10).
⚡ Final Stage: Derby is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Derby is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Derby
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.19
Pressure
0.06
✈️ Sheffield Utd
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.2
Pressure
0.05
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Derby - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Derby - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
11
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
3
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Sheffield Utd - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
11
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
3
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sheffield Utd shows superior performance after the break (15 vs 10 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Sheffield Utd winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Derby excels in the closing minutes (7 vs 4 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Derby scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Derby has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Derby handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.012
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.013
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.023 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Derby):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Sheffield Utd):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Derby vs Sheffield Utd Head-to-head statistics for Sat 2 May, 2026 @ 6:30 Championship
Derby vs Sheffield Utd: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Derby and away matches for Sheffield Utd
Number of goals
Derby
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
0%
0
100%
10
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
40%
4
60%
6
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
50%
5
50%
5
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Derby
Sheffield Utd
Yes
90%
9
40%
4
No
10%
1
60%
6
1X2
Derby
Sheffield Utd
1
50%
5
50%
5
X
20%
2
20%
2
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Derby
Sheffield Utd
12
80%
8
80%
8
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
50%
5
50%
5
Total Goals
Derby
Sheffield Utd
0-1
0%
0
10%
1
2-3
70%
7
50%
5
4+
30%
3
40%
4
Total Corners
Derby
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
50%
5
50%
5
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
Clean Sheet
Derby
Sheffield Utd
Yes
10%
1
50%
5
No
90%
9
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
Derby
Sheffield Utd
HT 1 - FT 1
50%
5
50%
5
HT 1 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
20%
2
20%
2
xG(xGa)
Derby
Sheffield Utd
xG
1.02
1.9
xGa
1.07
0.93
Number of goals
Derby
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Derby
Sheffield Utd
Yes
10%
1
0%
0
No
90%
9
100%
10
1X2
Derby
Sheffield Utd
1
70%
7
60%
6
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
10%
1
10%
1
Double Chance
Derby
Sheffield Utd
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
90%
9
90%
9
X2
30%
3
40%
4
Total Goals
Derby
Sheffield Utd
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Derby
Sheffield Utd
Yes
80%
8
90%
9
No
20%
2
10%
1
Number of goals
Derby
Under
Over
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Derby
Sheffield Utd
Yes
50%
5
20%
2
No
50%
5
80%
8
1X2
Derby
Sheffield Utd
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
40%
4
20%
2
2
30%
3
40%
4
Double Chance
Derby
Sheffield Utd
12
60%
6
80%
8
1X
70%
7
60%
6
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
Derby
Sheffield Utd
0-1
30%
3
30%
3
2-3
60%
6
70%
7
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Derby
Sheffield Utd
Yes
30%
3
50%
5
No
70%
7
50%
5
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Derby
Sheffield Utd
Played:
5
Wins
2
2
Draws
0
0
Wins
3
3
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
5
1
Goals
0.8
4
4
0.8
Goals Conceded
1
5
6
1.2
Yellow Cards
1.6
8
1
0.2
Red Cards
0
1
0.2
Clean Sheets
0.6
3
10
2
Corners
6.4
32
45
9
Fouls
11
55
6
1.2
Offsides
2.4
12
38
7.6
Shots
12.8
64
12
2.4
Shots on Goal
3.4
17
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 12 | 10 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Draws | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Losses | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.3 | 15 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.5 | 18 | 1.2 | 12 | 1.4 | 30 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.2 | 26 | 2.5 | 25 | 2.3 | 51 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 4 |
| Corners | 5.3 | 64 | 4 | 40 | 4.7 | 104 |
| Fouls | 10.9 | 131 | 12.5 | 125 | 11.6 | 256 |
| Offsides | 1.9 | 23 | 0.9 | 9 | 1.5 | 32 |
| Shots | 10.3 | 123 | 7.8 | 78 | 9.1 | 201 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.3 | 40 | 2.9 | 29 | 3.1 | 69 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 11 | 11 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 5 | 7 | 12 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 15 | 1.2 | 13 | 1.3 | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 12 | 1.7 | 19 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.2 | 13 | 1.5 | 17 | 1.4 | 30 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.5 | 5 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 7 |
| Corners | 8.1 | 89 | 6.7 | 74 | 7.4 | 163 |
| Fouls | 9 | 99 | 11.3 | 124 | 10.1 | 223 |
| Offsides | 2.2 | 24 | 1.6 | 18 | 1.9 | 42 |
| Shots | 15.8 | 174 | 9.8 | 108 | 12.8 | 282 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.9 | 54 | 2.9 | 32 | 3.9 | 86 |