Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United kick-off, date & TV info
Date Sunday, November 23
Kick-off Midday
Venue Hillsborough, Sheffield
Competition Championship
TV ITV1, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football
Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United will meet in the 134th Steel City derby at Hillsborough on Sunday and there will be plenty at stake as both teams languish in the Championship’s bottom three.
The Owls are rooted to the bottom of the standings, not helped by their ongoing off-field issues which resulted in a 12-point deduction, and even a win against their city neighbours would not be enough to move them back into a positive points total.
While Henrik Pedersen’s side were expected to struggle, it is a surprise to see the Blades marooned in the relegation zone after they only just missed out on promotion last season.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Under 2.5 goals
3pts 4-5 bet365, BoyleSports, Coral
Player cards
Barry Bannan to be shown a card
11-5 William Hill
Longshot
Sheffield United to win 1-0
6-1 general
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United preview
It is hard to remember a Steel City derby when both teams were at such a low ebb and the pressure will be on both Wednesday and United to get a positive result to kickstart their seasons.
The rock-bottom Owls are winless in nine matches and are one of only two Championship teams – alongside fellow strugglers Norwich – yet to pick up a home success.
Wednesday are also the lowest home scorers in the division, netting just three goals in eight games, while the only team to have notched fewer times in the second tier overall are their rivals from across the city.
United have claimed just 11 league goals this season and their lack of firepower was emphasised in their goalless draw with QPR before the international break, a match in which they mustered just three shots on target.
Patrick Bamford has been signed to try to improve their scoring woes, but the former Leeds ace has not played competitively since May and is unlikely to start this game.
Given the lack of goals in both camps – United’s Callum O’Hare is the leading scorer in either squad with just four league goals – this may be a contest lacking in attacking quality, and that is backed up by the recent meetings between the pair.
The last five head-to-heads have produced a meagre total of just two goals, both scored by the Blades, and Wednesday’s last goal against their rivals came in 2017, while their last win in the fixture was in 2012.
Bannan fired up for derby clash
Wednesday’s ongoing struggles will be particularly hurtful for long-serving captain Barry Bannan, who has continued to give his all and is the club’s leading scorer with three goals.
Bannan has also picked up more cards than any other Owls player, the latest of which came at Southampton before the international break, and he could feel the wrath of the referee once more on derby day.
Familiar derby feel
United are unbeaten in the last six Steel City derbies and they did the double over Wednesday last season, winning both meetings 1-0.
Tyrese Campbell scored the winner at Bramall Lane in November 2024, while the now-departed Rhian Brewster was the matchwinner when the teams last locked horns at Hillsborough in March. A third-successive 1-0 derby win for the Blades could be on the cards.
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Sheffield United to win
The Blades have an impressive record in this fixture, last losing to their city rivals in 2012, and they can pile more home misery on Wednesday, who have not won at Hillsborough since April.
One or both teams not to score
At least one team have failed to score in the last five Steel City derbies. Wednesday have drawn a blank in six of their ten home matches across all competitions this season and United were shut out against QPR last time out.
Bailey Cadamarteri to have three or more shots
Bailey Cadamarteri has had ten efforts at goal in his last two Championship starts and he could fire off at least three more on derby day.
Pays out at 13-2 with bet365
Key stats for Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United
♦ Sheffield Wednesday have failed to win at home in any competition since April
♦ The Owls are the lowest home scorers in the Championship, claiming just three goals in eight games
♦ Sheffield United have scored the fewest goals in the Championship overall this season with a tally of 11
♦ The Blades won both meetings with Sheffield Wednesday last season by a 1-0 scoreline
♦ Those are the only two goals that have been scored in the last five Steel City derbies
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United betting odds
Here are bet365’s latest odds for Sunday’s match:
MarketOddsSheffield Wednesday14-5Sheffield United19-20Draw12-5
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United team news and predicted line-ups
Sheffield Wednesday
Wednesday remain without a host of injured players, including Pierce Charles, Di’Shon Bernard, Nathaniel Chalobah, Ernie Weaver, Olaf Kobacki and George Brown.
Experienced defender Liam Cooper joined during the international break and he could be thrust straight into the starting line-up.
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Horvath; Iorfa, Cooper, M Lowe; Palmer, Ingelsson, Bannan, Valery, Amass; Cadamarteri, J Lowe.
Subs: Stretch, Otegbayo, Johnson, Fusire, McNeill, Fernandes, Ugbo.
Sheffield United
The Blades could welcome Oliver Arblaster, Tahith Chong and Gustavo Hamer back into the fold following injuries, while their own new recruit Patrick Bamford may have to make do with a place on the bench.
Predicted line-up (4-2-2): Cooper; Seriki, Tanganga, Mee, Burrows; Peck, Davies; Ogbene, O’Hare; Campbell, Cannon.
Subs: Davies, McCallum, Brooks, Arblaster, Hamer, Bamford, Ings.
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FAQs for Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United
When is Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United in the Championship?
The first Steel City derby of the season will kick off at midday on Sunday, November 23.
Where is Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United being played?
Hillsborough will be the venue for this battle of two struggling sides.
Where can I watch Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United?
Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United is available to watch on ITV1, as well as Sky Sports Main Event and Football.
What is the match betting for Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United?
Sheffield United are the 19-20 favourites to take the derby spoils, with Sheffield Wednesday 14-5 and the draw 12-5.
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