Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County on 01 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County preview before placing your bet.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County: Starting Lineups Time : 01/01/2025 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday
4 - 2
Finished
Derby County
85' event Shea Charles
74' event Callum Paterson / Djeidi Gassama
74' event Anthony Musaba
63' event Djeidi Gassama
61' event Josh Windass
59' event Anthony Musaba / Barry Bannan
58' event Michael Smith / Ike Ugbo
46' event Gabriel Otegbayo / Marvin Johnson
46' event Josh Windass / Nathaniel Chalobah
8' event Barry Bannan
event 90+1' Adams Ebrima
event 73' Tom Barkhuizen / Kane Wilson
event 68' Jerry Yates
event 64' Nathaniel Mendez Laing / Kenzo Goudmijn
event 46' Liam Thompson / Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
event 46' Callum Elder / Sonny Bradley
event 46' Dajaune Brown / Kayden Jackson
event 34' Kenzo Goudmijn
event 32' Adams Ebrima
85' event Shea Charles
event 90+1' Adams Ebrima
74' event Callum Paterson / Djeidi Gassama
event 73' Tom Barkhuizen / Kane Wilson
74' event Anthony Musaba
event 68' Jerry Yates
63' event Djeidi Gassama
event 64' Nathaniel Mendez Laing / Kenzo Goudmijn
61' event Josh Windass
event 46' Liam Thompson / Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
59' event Anthony Musaba / Barry Bannan
event 46' Callum Elder / Sonny Bradley
58' event Michael Smith / Ike Ugbo
event 46' Dajaune Brown / Kayden Jackson
46' event Gabriel Otegbayo / Marvin Johnson
event 34' Kenzo Goudmijn
46' event Josh Windass / Nathaniel Chalobah
event 32' Adams Ebrima
8' event Barry Bannan
Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday
Substitutions
#45 Anthony Musaba
#14 Pol Valentin
#9 Jamal Lowe
#11 Josh Windass
#24 Michael Smith
#13 Callum Paterson
#2 Liam Palmer
#47 Pierce Charles
#33 Gabriel Otegbayo
Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday Derby County Derby County
12Shots17
7Shots on Goal7
8Fouls8
4Corner Kick11
8Free kick8
1Offside1
1Yellow card2
54Aerial55
6Save4
23Successful Tackles15
8Interceptions6
26Long pass34
1Assist1
5Shots off goal10
1Hit The Post1
25Head Success29
25Tackle18
5Dribbles7
21Throw-in16
312Passes422
94Attacks99
35Dangerous attacks67
3Corner Kicks(HT)8
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#20 Callum Elder
#9 James Collins
#16 Liam Thompson
#28 Tawanda Chirewa
#21 Jake Rooney
#11 Nathaniel Mendez Laing
#7 Tom Barkhuizen
#31 Josh Vickers
#39 Dajaune Brown
Commentary
90+1' Goal! Adams Ebrima - Derby County
85' Shea Charles - Sheffield Wednesday receive a yellow card
74' Sheffield Wednesday — substitution: Callum Paterson / Djeidi Gassama
74' Goal! Anthony Musaba - Sheffield Wednesday
73' Derby County — substitution: Tom Barkhuizen / Kane Wilson
68' Goal! Jerry Yates - Derby County
64' Derby County — substitution: Nathaniel Mendez Laing / Kenzo Goudmijn
63' Goal! Djeidi Gassama - Sheffield Wednesday
61' Goal! Josh Windass - Sheffield Wednesday
59' Sheffield Wednesday — substitution: Anthony Musaba / Barry Bannan
58' Sheffield Wednesday — substitution: Michael Smith / Ike Ugbo
46' Sheffield Wednesday — substitution: Gabriel Otegbayo / Marvin Johnson
46' Sheffield Wednesday — substitution: Josh Windass / Nathaniel Chalobah
46' Derby County — substitution: Liam Thompson / Marcus Anthony Myers-Harness
46' Derby County — substitution: Callum Elder / Sonny Bradley
46' Derby County — substitution: Dajaune Brown / Kayden Jackson
34' Kenzo Goudmijn - Derby County receive a yellow card
32' Adams Ebrima - Derby County receive a yellow card
8' Goal! Barry Bannan - Sheffield Wednesday

How We Build the Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County on 01 January 2025 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.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sheffield Wednesday's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derby County'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 Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County 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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