Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Sheffield United suffered a shocking home defeat to Hull City (0:3) in their last match, leaving many fans stunned. Could they falter again and inadvertently help another struggling side climb out of the relegation zone?
Derby County
Derby County have fallen into the relegation zone for the first time this season, with a steady decline from 14th place in round 23 to 22nd after round 29. They are in a dreadful run of form, losing six matches in a row. Their attacking struggles have been particularly evident, scoring in just two of those six defeats.
Sheffield United
Despite their collapse against Hull City, Sheffield United have generally been solid at the back. In their last 10 matches, they have kept four clean sheets. Even with the loss, they have managed six wins in that period. Their previous match was an anomaly, as Hull converted almost all their chances, scoring three goals from just five shots on target and a total xG of 0.38. Meanwhile, Sheffield United took 17 shots but hit the target only three times.
Derby County vs Sheffield United Prediction
Sheffield United's defensive discipline should return, and their quality should be enough to secure at least a draw, if not a win. Given Derby’s struggles in attack, we are likely to see a low-scoring match.
