Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 1, 2024
As part of the 25th round of the English Championship, Sheffield Wednesday will host Derby County. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, January 1, with kickoff set for 16:00 Central European Time. I present a betting recommendation for the winner of this encounter.
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Match preview
After a disastrous last season, where Wednesday narrowly avoided relegation to League One at the very end, the club has made the right adjustments. The Sheffield side has transformed its style in the new campaign and is worth paying attention to.
After 24 matches, they have amassed 33 points and currently sit mid-table. The gap to the playoff zone is not critical, but it's doubtful that Wednesday can realistically compete for promotion to the Premier League.
Derby, meanwhile, has returned to the Championship after several years but faces a tough challenge to secure their place in England's second tier.
Paul Warne’s team is aiming to establish themselves in mid-table, and so far, they’ve been moderately successful. A finish around 10th to 12th place would be considered a reasonable achievement.
Match facts
- Wednesday has conceded three goals in each of their last two matches.
- Derby is winless in their last four away games.
- Wednesday averages 1.2 goals per game at home, while Derby averages 0.8 goals per game on the road.
Probable lineups
- Sheffield Wednesday: Biddle, Iorfa, Sancho, Lowe, Charles, Valery, Chalobah, Johnson, Bannan, Smith, Windass.
- Derby County: Viddell, Elder, Phillips, Nelson, Wilson, Adams, Gowdman, Jackson, Harness, Mendez-Laing, Ates.
Head-to-head
In their last five meetings, Derby has failed to beat Wednesday even once.
Prediction
Derby has struggled with results in away games, so I lean toward a home win. I recommend betting on Sheffield Wednesday’s success with a handicap of 0.
