Prediction for match Sheffield Wednesday — Derby County, 15.12.2025

Match Analysis: Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County

In the English Championship on December 15, Sheffield Wednesday will face Derby County. According to the odds, Derby County is the favorite with a 2.29 coefficient, while Sheffield Wednesday and a draw are both at 3.18. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Derby County win - 40.98%, Sheffield Wednesday win - 29.51%, draw - 29.51%. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 2.13, and under 2.5 goals is 1.69, reflecting an expectation of moderate scoring. Both teams to score: yes is at 1.83, no is at 1.87. Attention should also be paid to the line for Derby County to score over 1 goal at 1.56, highlighting their attacking potential.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Sheffield Wednesday has averaged 50.2% possession, 2 yellow cards, 10.8 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per game. Derby County shows 41.4% possession, 2.2 yellows, 12.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. In their last three matches, Sheffield Wednesday played: 09.12.2025 Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday 1-1, 29.11.2025 Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End 2-3, 26.11.2025 Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday 1-0. Derby County's recent matches: 10.12.2025 Derby County vs Millwall 1-1, 06.12.2025 Derby County vs Leicester 1-3, 29.11.2025 Middlesbrough vs Derby County 2-1. The last head-to-head meeting was on 01.01.2025: Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County 4-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Sheffield Wednesday had over 2.5 goals in 3 instances, under in 2. Derby County had 4 out of 5 matches over 2.5 goals. On average, Sheffield Wednesday has 3 goals per game, Derby County 3.4. In terms of scoring, Sheffield Wednesday scores 0.8 and concedes 2.2; Derby County scores 1.4 and concedes 2. In terms of halves, Sheffield Wednesday had over 1.5 goals in the second half in 3 out of 5, and in the first half in 2 out of 5. Derby County had over 1.5 in the second half in 4 out of 5, and in the first half in 1 out of 5. Sheffield Wednesday most frequently scores in the 0-15 (33%) and 61-75 (33%) minute intervals, while Derby County scores often in the closing stages (76-90, 43%). In terms of goals conceded, Sheffield Wednesday is spread across all intervals, while Derby County concedes early and late (30% each). Given the over-profile on totals, Derby County's attacking activity, and Sheffield Wednesday's defensive instability, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.13 seems justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

On average, Sheffield Wednesday earns 4.2 corners per game, Derby County 7. In the last five matches, the total corners over 9.5 was recorded 3 times by each team. Among the corner lines offered, there are totals of Over 9.5 - 1.57 and Under 9.5 - 2.22, which are close to the sum of the average figures for both teams. Regarding corners outcome, Derby County is the favorite with a coefficient of 2.00. Given Derby County's activity on crosses and Sheffield Wednesday's stable average, considering the total corners over 9.5 is a viable betting option.