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Derby County vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions, Mar 07, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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As Derby County prepares to host Sheffield Wednesday on March 7, 2026, both teams enter the match with starkly contrasting recent form. Derby has found some momentum with two wins from their last five matches, positioning them as the favorites in this encounter. In contrast, Sheffield Wednesday is struggling, having not secured a victory in their last five outings, raising concerns over their current competitive edge.

Tactically, Derby County may lean on their home advantage, where they benefit from familiar pitch conditions and a supportive crowd. Their attacking play has shown improvements, while defense remains a focal point as they aim to secure a clean sheet against a struggling Sheffield Wednesday offense.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, will need to find a way to break down Derby’s defensive structure. Their recent form suggests difficulties in creating goal-scoring opportunities, which will need addressing if they hope to turn their fortunes around.

With bookmakers favoring Derby at odds of 1.25, the predicted final score is 2-0. While Derby appears to have the upper hand, the unpredictability of football means that no outcome can be guaranteed. The clash promises to be a pivotal moment for both clubs in their Championship campaigns.

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Derby
74.5%		 Draw
17.3%		 Sheff Wed
8.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of English League Championship Derby: 0.47%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.26 5.78 10.88
1.27 5.41 12.6
1.25 5.5 11.7 Watch and Bet
1.25 5 10
1.26 5.72 11.14

Latest Results

28.02.26 Derby County – Blackburn Rovers – 3:1
24.02.26 Hull City – Derby County – 4:2
21.02.26 Watford FC – Derby County – 2:0
14.02.26 Derby County – Swansea City – 2:0
07.02.26 Derby County – Ipswich Town – 1:2		 28.02.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Southampton FC – 1:3
25.02.26 Norwich City – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:0
22.02.26 Sheffield United – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:1
14.02.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Millwall – 1:2
08.02.26 Swansea City – Sheffield Wednesday – 4:0

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 8 and 24 in the zone Relegation ~ League One).
  • Sheff Wed is Relegated to League One
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Derby won 1.
  • Recent performances by Derby have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Sheff Wed has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • In this match, Derby is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Derby won 7 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 26:22. (average 1.3:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Derby won 3 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 14:10. (average 1.6:1.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.12.25 Sheffield Wednesday – Derby County – 0:3
    01.01.25 Sheffield Wednesday – Derby County – 4:2
    01.12.24 Derby County – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:2
    07.05.23 Sheffield Wednesday – Derby County – 1:0
    03.12.22 Derby County – Sheffield Wednesday – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 35 21 8 6 72:38 34 71
    2 Middlesbrough 34 18 9 7 51:34 17 63
    3 Millwall 35 18 8 9 47:40 7 62
    4 Ipswich 33 17 9 7 59:34 25 60
    5 Hull 34 18 6 10 56:48 8 60
    6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54:45 9 57
    7 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57:46 11 53
    8 Derby 35 14 9 12 52:46 6 51
    9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45:41 4 51
    10 Bristol City 35 14 8 13 48:44 4 50
    11 Birmingham 34 13 10 11 45:43 2 49
    12 Preston 35 12 13 10 41:40 1 49
    13 Sheffield Utd 35 15 3 17 50:48 2 48
    14 Stoke 35 13 8 14 39:34 5 47
    15 QPR 35 13 8 14 46:54 -8 47
    16 Swansea 35 13 7 15 40:43 -3 46
    17 Norwich 35 13 6 16 47:44 3 45
    18 Charlton 35 10 11 14 33:44 -11 41
    19 Portsmouth 34 10 9 15 34:44 -10 39
    20 Blackburn 35 10 8 17 33:46 -13 38
    21 West Brom 35 9 8 18 34:52 -18 35
    22 Leicester 35 10 10 15 47:56 -9 34
    23 Oxford Utd 35 7 11 17 31:47 -16 32
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 35 1 8 26 21:71 -50 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.39 (61.41%)

    2. Ipswich: 5.78 (14.73%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 6.28 (13.55%)

    4. Millwall: 36.6 (2.33%)

    5. Hull City: 94.2 (0.9%)

    6. Southampton: 180.2 (0.47%)

    7. Wrexham: 180.2 (0.47%)

    8. QPR: 180.2 (0.47%)

    9. Preston: 180.2 (0.47%)

    10. Blackburn: 180.2 (0.47%)

    11. Portsmouth: 180.2 (0.47%)

    12. Sheffield Utd: 180.2 (0.47%)

    13. Watford: 180.2 (0.47%)

    14. Stoke City: 180.2 (0.47%)

    15. Swansea: 180.2 (0.47%)

    16. Derby: 180.2 (0.47%)

    17. Bristol City: 180.2 (0.47%)

    18. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.47%)

    19. Norwich: 180.2 (0.47%)

    20. Charlton: 180.2 (0.47%)

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