Sheffield United
- Sheffield United are overwhelming favorites to win Sunday’s Steel City showdown with Sheffield Wednesday at 1.13 and it would be foolish to bet against Chris Wilder’s team, who should dominate this local rivalry despite the Owls’ pressing.
- Wilder has brought a more pragmatic and flexible approach to the Blades since taking over in September 2025, but the gameplan is just as much about a multi-faceted attacking approach and set-piece threat.
- His side have scored 1.67 goals per game at home and conceded 1.13, a figure which is pretty solid for a mid-table Championship club.
Sheffield Wednesday
- Sheffield Wednesday are in 24th place on -7 points after 32 games while the Blades are 15th on 42.
- Henrik Pedersen, appointed Owls’ boss in July 2025, has focused on defensive structure and psychological management amid the club’s off-field turmoil.
- The Owls have played some good soccer at times under Pedersen, alternating systems to press in phases, but the lack of final-third quality has been a clear and present problem throughout his tenure.
Head-to-Head
- Sheffield Wednesday have managed just one away win in the Championship season, with 3 consecutive defeats and 3 away games without scoring.
- The Blades have won the last 3 derby games between the clubs, including a 3-0 away victory against Wednesday two months ago.
Key Players
- Gustavo Hamer is the creative engine for Wilder’s side, providing five assists in the last five games, while Andre Brooks is red-hot, having scored four of their nine goals during that same period.
- Charlie McNeill is the club’s top scorer in the Championship with three goals in 28 appearances.
Betting Insights
With odds of 1.57 for Both Teams To Score , we’ll take United to keep another clean sheet against an Owls attack that has drawn a blank in their last three away trips .
