Derby County vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Sheffield United on 02 May 2026 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County vs Sheffield United preview before placing your bet.

Derby County vs Sheffield United: Starting Lineups Time : 02/05/2026 07:30

Derby County
1 - 2
Finished
Sheffield United
90+6' event Sammie Szmodics
89' event Bobby Clark
75' event Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / David Ozoh
74' event Oscar Luigi Fraulo / Craig Forsyth
68' event Max Johnston / Ben Brereton
60' event Bobby Clark / Jaydon Banel
27' event Matthew Clarke
18' event Sondre Klingen Langas
5' event Sammie Szmodics
event 90+6' Tahith Chong
event 85' Jairo Riedewald / Callum OHare
event 72' Danny Ings / Gustavo Hamer
event 69' Sydie Peck
event 64' Ki-Jana Hoever / Femi Seriki
event 64' Joe Rothwell / Oliver Arblaster
event 64' Tahith Chong / Thomas Cannon
event 62' Thomas Cannon
event 54' Japhet Tanganga
event 45+1' Harrison Burrows
90+6' event Sammie Szmodics
event 90+6' Tahith Chong
89' event Bobby Clark
event 85' Jairo Riedewald / Callum OHare
75' event Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / David Ozoh
event 72' Danny Ings / Gustavo Hamer
74' event Oscar Luigi Fraulo / Craig Forsyth
event 69' Sydie Peck
68' event Max Johnston / Ben Brereton
event 64' Ki-Jana Hoever / Femi Seriki
60' event Bobby Clark / Jaydon Banel
event 64' Joe Rothwell / Oliver Arblaster
27' event Matthew Clarke
event 64' Tahith Chong / Thomas Cannon
18' event Sondre Klingen Langas
event 62' Thomas Cannon
5' event Sammie Szmodics
event 54' Japhet Tanganga
event 45+1' Harrison Burrows
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#29 Oscar Luigi Fraulo
#42 Bobby Clark
#15 Lars-Jorgen Salvesen
#22 Max Johnston
#28 Dion Sanderson
#4 Danny Batth
#31 Josh Vickers
#54 Cruz Allen
#37 Owen Eames
Derby County Derby County Sheffield United Sheffield United
17Shots15
5Shots on Goal8
13Fouls11
6Corner Kick4
12Free kick13
2Offside1
4Yellow card3
60Aerial34
6Save4
11Successful Tackles11
11Interceptions8
24Long pass18
0Assist2
4Successful center3
5Shots off goal5
22Head Success25
7Blocked2
4Tackle11
4Dribbles8
22Throw-in14
372Passes374
90Attacks87
60Dangerous attacks45
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
3BigChances4
2BigChancesMissed3
13ShotsInsideBox11
4ShotsOutsideBox4
46DuelsWon56
1.94ExpectedGoals1.66
0.22xGOpenPlay1.57
1.72xGSetPlay0.09
1.94xGNonPenalty1.66
1.34xGOT2.28
39Touches In Opposition Box30
18AccurateCrosses11
26GroundDuelsWon33
20AerialDuelsWon23
21Clearances51
Sheffield United Sheffield United
Substitutions
#24 Tahith Chong
#12 Ki-Jana Hoever
#44 Jairo Riedewald
#48 Joe Rothwell
#9 Danny Ings
#18 El Hadji Soumare
#37 Dovydas Sasnauskas
#46 Tommy Betts
#43 Harry McGlinchey
Commentary
90+6' Sammie Szmodics - Derby County receive a yellow card
90+6' Tahith Chong - Sheffield United receive a yellow card
89' Bobby Clark - Derby County receive a yellow card
85' Sheffield United — substitution: Jairo Riedewald / Callum OHare
75' Derby County — substitution: Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / David Ozoh
74' Derby County — substitution: Oscar Luigi Fraulo / Craig Forsyth
72' Sheffield United — substitution: Danny Ings / Gustavo Hamer
69' Goal! Sydie Peck - Sheffield United
68' Derby County — substitution: Max Johnston / Ben Brereton
64' Sheffield United — substitution: Ki-Jana Hoever / Femi Seriki
64' Sheffield United — substitution: Joe Rothwell / Oliver Arblaster
64' Sheffield United — substitution: Tahith Chong / Thomas Cannon
62' Goal! Thomas Cannon - Sheffield United
60' Derby County — substitution: Bobby Clark / Jaydon Banel
54' Japhet Tanganga - Sheffield United receive a yellow card
45+1' Harrison Burrows - Sheffield United receive a yellow card
27' Matthew Clarke - Derby County receive a yellow card
18' Sondre Klingen Langas - Derby County receive a yellow card
5' Goal! Sammie Szmodics - Derby County

How We Build the Derby County vs Sheffield United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Sheffield United on 02 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derby County vs Sheffield United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derby County's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Derby County and Sheffield United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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