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On January 1, 2025, Sheffield Wednesday will host Derby County in an exciting Championship clash at Hillsborough Stadium. This match is anticipated to be a tightly contested affair, given the recent performances and standings of both teams.
### Recent Form
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County come into this match with a mix of results. Sheffield Wednesday has managed to secure 2 wins in their last 5 outings, indicating a potential upswing in form but also highlighting inconsistency. Similarly, Derby County has also won 2 out of their last 5 matches, pointing to a parity in form between the two squads. This may lead to a closely matched encounter, as both teams seem to be vying for improved performances heading into the new year.
### Odds and Predictions
The bookmakers have set the odds with Sheffield Wednesday as the slight favorites at 1.93, while Derby County is priced at 3.69 for a win. This reflects a belief in Sheffield’s home advantage, but it also suggests that Derby could spring a surprise.
The implied probabilities derived from these odds suggest that the home side has a 49.9% chance of victory, while Derby’s chances sit at 24.7%. The draw is also a reasonable outcome, with a probability of 25.3%. Given the tightly matched probabilities, a draw could be a strong result for either side, especially if they play defensively.
### Likely Outcome
The most commonly predicted scoreline by bookmakers is 2:1 in favor of Sheffield Wednesday. This score reflects the expectation of a tight match with a slight edge to the home team, who will look to exploit their supporters’ backing while Derby County aims to counter with a strong defensive strategy and quick counter-attacks.
### Key Players and Tactical Insights
Key players for Sheffield Wednesday will likely include their top scorers and playmakers who can exploit Derby’s defensive frailties. For Derby County, their ability to contain Sheffield’s offense while creating goal-scoring opportunities on the break will be crucial.
Both managers may adopt a cautious approach initially, with the aim of assessing their opponents before committing to more aggressive tactics later in the match. This game could very well hinge on set pieces or individual moments of brilliance, making it one to watch closely.
### Conclusion
Overall, the New Year’s Day match between Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County promises to be an engaging battle. Both teams will be desperate for points, and with home advantage playing a role for Sheffield, we can expect a thrilling contest that could go either way. Fans will be eager to see which team can capitalize on their opportunities and gain an important victory at the onset of 2025.
| Sheff Wed 48.6% | Draw 26.1% | Derby 25.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of English League Championship Sheffield Wed: 0.52% Derby: 0.1%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.95 | 3.6 | 3.75 | |
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1.96 | 3.6 | 3.79 | Watch and Bet |
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1.89 | 3.67 | 3.66 |
Latest Results
| 26.12.24 Middlesbrough FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:3 21.12.24 Sheffield Wednesday – Stoke City – 2:0 14.12.24 Oxford United – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:3 10.12.24 Sheffield Wednesday – Blackburn Rovers – 0:1 07.12.24 Sheffield Wednesday – Preston North End – 1:1 |
26.12.24 Derby County – West Bromwich Albion – 2:1 20.12.24 Luton Town – Derby County – 2:1 13.12.24 Derby County – Portsmouth FC – 4:0 10.12.24 Burnley FC – Derby County – 0:0 07.12.24 Leeds United – Derby County – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 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 08.05.21 Derby County – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:3 01.01.21 Sheffield Wednesday – Derby County – 1:0 |
Standings
2024/25
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Leeds | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 43:15 | 28 | 48 |
| 2 | Sheffield Utd | 23 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 32:13 | 19 | 48 |
| 3 | Burnley | 23 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 30:9 | 21 | 47 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 36:20 | 16 | 44 |
| 5 | Blackburn | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 27:20 | 7 | 38 |
| 6 | Watford | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 32:29 | 3 | 37 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 41:31 | 10 | 36 |
| 8 | West Brom | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 27:18 | 9 | 35 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 31:33 | -2 | 33 |
| 10 | Swansea | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 27:24 | 3 | 30 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 27:28 | -1 | 30 |
| 12 | Norwich | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 39:35 | 4 | 29 |
| 13 | Millwall | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22:20 | 2 | 28 |
| 14 | Derby | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 29:29 | 0 | 27 |
| 15 | Coventry | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32:34 | -2 | 27 |
| 16 | Preston | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 23:29 | -6 | 26 |
| 17 | QPR | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 23:31 | -8 | 25 |
| 18 | Luton | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 25:39 | -14 | 25 |
| 19 | Stoke | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 23:32 | -9 | 22 |
| 20 | Oxford Utd | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 24:39 | -15 | 21 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 26:37 | -11 | 20 |
| 22 | Hull | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 21:32 | -11 | 19 |
| 23 | Cardiff | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 21:37 | -16 | 18 |
| 24 | Plymouth | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 22:49 | -27 | 18 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. Leeds: 1.51 (57.41%)
2. Sheffield Utd: 4.68 (18.5%)
3. Burnley: 7.58 (11.41%)
4. Sunderland: 17.33 (4.99%)
5. Middlesbrough: 41.67 (2.08%)
6. Blackburn: 78.5 (1.1%)
7. West Brom: 97.5 (0.89%)
8. Watford: 100.83 (0.86%)
9. Sheffield Wed: 167.5 (0.52%)
10. Coventry: 171.67 (0.5%)
11. Norwich: 188.33 (0.46%)
12. Millwall: 250.83 (0.34%)
13. Bristol City: 367.5 (0.24%)
14. Swansea: 459.17 (0.19%)
15. Derby: 834.17 (0.1%)
16. Preston: 1125.83 (0.08%)
17. Luton: 1125.83 (0.08%)
18. Stoke City: 1625.83 (0.05%)
19. Hull City: 2292.5 (0.04%)
20. Cardiff: 2292.5 (0.04%)
21. Oxford Utd: 2550.8 (0.03%)
22. QPR: 2550.8 (0.03%)
23. Portsmouth: 2950.8 (0.03%)
24. Plymouth: 2950.8 (0.03%)
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