Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Tips and Odds

The first Steel City derby since 2019 sees promotion-chasing Sheffield United host their rivals Sheffield Wednesday in what looks set to be a blockbuster clash in the Championship.

Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday betting tips and predictions

Sheffield United to win - 17/20

In the five years since their last meeting, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday have had contrasting fortunes, with the Blades spending two seasons in the Premier League while their rivals have been battling it out in the third tier.

However, the two teams are finally reunited at the same level after Chris Wilder’s men were relegated from the top flight last season.

The Owls stayed up in dramatic fashion last term and are now looking to consolidate their position in the Championship under manager Danny Rohl.

Fans will be hoping for more entertainment than the recent meetings between these two, the last three head-to-heads have all finished goalless.

The hosts are chasing an instant return to the Premier League and came into this weekend sitting in second place, just two points behind league leaders Sunderland.

A rock-solid defensive record of seven goals conceded in just 14 games has been key to their success and their only two defeats have come against fellow high-flyers Leeds and Middlesbrough.

They face a Sheffield Wednesday team that have struggled with consistency this term, taking 18 points from 14 matches.

They were beaten 6-2 by Watford and then followed that with a 2-0 victory over Norwich, summarising their difficult to predict nature.

Defensively they have been porous, only Portsmouth and Plymouth had conceded more than their 24 coming into this weekend’s action.

Any time that they have faced a promotion-chasing side this term it has ended in defeat, with the Owls losing to Leeds, Sunderland and Burnley.

Their defensive issues could be exposed in this derby and it’s worth siding with Sheffield United to secure bragging rights with a victory here.

The Blades have won nine of their 14 league games and currently sit 10 points clear of their city rivals.

They have tended to outclass bottom-half opposition when they have met them this season and despite the intensity of a derby, the same outcome looks the likeliest here.

Take the Blades to win the first meeting between these two since 2019 and bolster their promotion claims.

Gustavo Hamer to score at anytime - 13/5

Gustavo Hamer was a much vaunted signing for Sheffield United when he arrived from Coventry last season.

However, the attacking midfielder failed to fully make an impact in the Premier League, thanks mainly to the struggles of the Blades in general.

It was clear that the Dutchman was a top Championship player from his time with the Sky Blues and he has really kicked on this term.

Hamer leads Chris Wilder’s team in goals, shots and shots on target as he ramps up his offensive production.

The 27-year-old has four goals in 10 starts and has racked up a whopping 35 shots, 13 of which have been on target.

Hamer is fancied to continue his strong start to the campaign with a goal in this derby.

Josh Windass to be shown a card - 7/4

Josh Windass is the kind of player that can have a big say in derby games and he tends to be one of his team’s focal points.

Expect him to get stuck in as a result and he could be a prime candidate for a derby day card.

The 30-year-old was booked seven times in 22 league starts last term and has already been cautioned twice this season.

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Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday odds

Sheffield United - 17/20
Draw - 27/10
Sheffield Wednesday - 29/10

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