Sheffield United's form has picked up since the international break and another win will be eyed when they welcome Derby County to Bramall Lane for Championship action on Saturday.
The Blades have won two of their three matches since the domestic action resumed, helping them climb up the standings and within striking distance of the play-off places.
While the Steel City outfit are on the up, Derby find themselves battling against the drop as they are languishing down in 23rd position, kept off the bottom by only Preston North End.
Sheffield United v Derby County Tips Summary
Best Bet - Sheffield United to win @ 4/5
Alternative Bet - David Ozoh to be booked @ 7/4
Bet Builder - Tom Cannon anytime goalscorer, Sammie Szmodics 1+ shots on target & Liam Kitching 1+ shots @ 11/2
Sheffield United v Derby County Prediction
Best Bet: Sheffield United to win @ 4/5
It has been a miserable start to the season for Derby, who have won just one of their 11 Championship matches and find themselves three points adrift of safety in 23rd position.
Head coach John Eustace is under pressure to turn things around, but his side are without a victory in seven games and have lost their last two outings against QPR (4-1) and Stoke (1-0).
The Rams have lost three, won one and drawn one of their five away assignments and they could be in for a long afternoon when they make the trip to Bramall Lane.
The Blades have started to pick up in recent weeks, winning two of their last three games, and they can continue to build momentum with another three points in the Steel City.
Chris Wilder's side, who thumped Lincoln 3-0 in their last home match, have been better in attack with at least one goal scored in four fixtures in a row.
Against a fragile Derby defence and with a vociferous home crowd behind them, United can claim the spoils.
Alternative Bet: David Ozoh to be booked @ 7/4
Derby are expected to have a fair amount of defending to do in this contest and the chances of some cards being handed out by the referee look to be high.
One player who could find himself in trouble is midfielder David Ozoh, who was booked for the second game in a row in last weekend's loss to Stoke.
The 21-year-old has three cautions in his last four matches and another could be heading his way in Sheffield.
Sheffield United v Derby County Bet Builder Tip
Tom Cannon anytime goalscorer
Sammie Szmodics 1+ shots on target
Liam Kitching 1+ shots
Pays 11/2
United striker Tom Cannon scored his fourth goal of the season two matches ago and given he has attempted nine shots across his last two matches, his willingness to have a pop at goal makes him a solid anytime scorer option.
Despite County's struggles, forward Sammie Szmodics has managed at least one shot on target in four of his last five appearances and he can test the goalkeeper out again.
United defender Liam Kitching had three shots in the win at Bristol City last weekend, meaning he has now had at least one effort in three of his last four outings.
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Key Match Stats
Sheffield United have won two of their last three matches
The Blades defeated Lincoln 3-0 in their last home fixture
United have won three of the last four meetings against Derby
The Rams have collected just one point from the last nine available on their travels
Derby are the joint-lowest scorers in the Championship with nine goals
County have kept just one clean sheet in their last nine away matches
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