Derby County vs Sheffield United: match statistics
Derby County vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Derby County play Sheffield United in Championship (England). The match date is 2 May 2026 at 13:30. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Derby County: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Sheffield United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Derby County scores 1.46 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Sheffield United scores 1.43 and concedes 1.43. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Derby County 65%, Sheffield United 57%. Over 2.5: Derby County 52%, Sheffield United 59%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Sheffield United has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.25. Derby County: 11.0 shots per match, Sheffield United: 13.4.
Match halves
Derby County: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.76. Sheffield United: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Derby County: 31-45+ (15 goals). Sheffield United: 46-60 (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
I back a Derby County win ('1') based on stronger home metrics: 45% home wins, a +5 goal difference and averages of 1.36 goals scored and 1.14 conceded per match. In chance quality the hosts post xG 1.34 per game versus xG against 1.22, while Sheffield records xG 1.26 and xG against 1.55, indicating the visitors allow more high-value opportunities. The efficiency gap is clear — Derby fail to score in only 5% of home matches, whereas Sheffield fail to score in 36% of away games; in the last 5 fixtures the hosts have 8 goals (3 wins, 2 losses, 1.8 points per game) and the visitors 7 goals (2 wins, 3 losses, 1.2 points per game). Shot volumes are similar (11.68 shots and 3.59 on target for Derby vs 11.14 and 3.55 for Sheffield), but higher conversion (12% vs 11%) and more clean sheets for the hosts (32% vs 23%) give Derby a defensive and finishing edge, hence a 65% rating for the home side, 20% for the draw and 15% for the away team.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Derby County | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sheffield United is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Derby County · 1.8 pts / match - Sheffield United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Derby County is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.28 goals / match - Derby County · 1.43 goals / match - Sheffield United
Derby County scores in 91% of matches (42 of 46 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (10 of 46 matches).
Sheffield United scores in 76% of matches (35 of 46 matches), while Derby County keeps a clean sheet in 26% (12 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Derby County
Over / Under — Sheffield United
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Derby County is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Derby County · 1.33 pts / match - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derby County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -7 | +8 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (16 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Derby County
Sheffield United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Derby County | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.74 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 57% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Derby County 1 - 0 - 0 Sheffield United. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Derby County vs Sheffield United?
The Championship match finished Derby County 1:2 Sheffield United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Derby County vs Sheffield United?
Derby County score 1.46 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.43. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Derby County's matches and 57% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Derby County and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Derby County have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sheffield United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Derby County vs Sheffield United?
The statistical background for Derby County vs Sheffield United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.