Sheffield United 1-0 Derby County

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United are currently showing promising form, sitting in 6th position in the Championship with 9 points from 5 games. The team is on a three-game unbeaten run in the league, including two consecutive wins in their most recent matches. Their last six games across all competitions have yielded three wins, two draws, and one loss, demonstrating resilience and consistency. Notably, the Blades have been solid defensively, keeping two clean sheets and conceding an average of just one goal per game. Their attacking prowess is evident in their 1.67 goals scored per game, with a standout high-scoring match against Wrexham in the League Cup, which ended 4-2 in Sheffield United's favor. The team's goal difference of +4 and their ability to keep games tight (67% of matches under 2.5 goals) suggest they are well-balanced and difficult to beat.

Derby County

Derby County has been displaying impressive form recently, with a notable three-game winning streak in their last three matches. Their defensive performance has been particularly strong, conceding only three goals in their last six games and keeping four clean sheets. The team's goal-scoring ability has been consistent, averaging 1.33 goals per game. While there weren't any exceptionally high-scoring games, their 3-0 victory over Bristol City stands out as their most convincing win. Derby's current 8th position in the league, with 9 points from 5 games, reflects their solid start to the season. The team's ability to secure wins in different competitions, including the League Cup, demonstrates their versatility and depth.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent home form presents an interesting mix of results. The team has shown a turnaround in their fortunes, winning their most recent home game after a string of three consecutive losses at Bramall Lane. These three losses came at the end of their Premier League campaign, where they conceded 10 goals in those matches, including a particularly high-scoring game against Burnley (1-4). Their return to the Championship has seen an improvement, with a win and a draw in their two league home games. The team has also shown offensive capability, scoring 4 goals in their League Cup victory over Wrexham. Despite their recent improvement, Sheffield United's goal difference at home remains negative (-5), largely due to their poor defensive record in the Premier League games, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game across the six matches analyzed.

Derby County

Derby County's recent away form has been notably poor, with a concerning run of five consecutive losses prior to their most recent goalless draw against Barrow in the League Cup. This streak includes three high-scoring matches: a 4-2 defeat to Blackburn Rovers, a 4-3 loss to Barnsley, and a 3-1 defeat to Academico Viseu. The team's defensive struggles are evident, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game in their last six away matches, while their attack has managed to score in five out of these six games. Despite their current 8th position in the league, Derby's away performances have been characterized by high-scoring affairs, with 83% of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Their only clean sheet came in their most recent away game, potentially signaling a slight improvement in their defensive solidity.