Preview: Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26
Can the Blades clinch four back-to-back wins in the Sheffield derby?
Bramall Lane in Sheffield gears up to host the EFL Championship matchweek 33 fixture, in which the home team, Sheffield United, will lock horns against Sheffield Wednesday.
Sheffield United are placed 15th in the points table, and a win could take them to the 12th spot. They won three out of their last five games and are coming after a win over Portsmouth recently. They are led by Chris Wilder, who has previously led teams like Watford and Oxford United.
Sheffield Wednesday have had a terrible campaign so far, winning just a solitary game out of 32 matches. They are languishing at the bottom of the table. Things have been worse after six points were deducted from their tally after multiple financial breaches.
Kick-off:
- Location: Sheffield, England
- Stadium: Bramall Lane
- Date: Sunday, 22 February
- Kick-off Time: 5:30 p.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United)
The English winger has plied his trade with Peterborough before making a move to Sheffield in 2024. He has been a dominating presence on the left flank for Chris Wilder. Burrows would be keen to make an impact as United eye their fourth back-to-back win in the Sheffield derby.
Jerry Yates (Sheffield Wednesday)
The Doncaster-born English striker has donned jerseys of Blackpool, Luton Town and Derby County before making a move to Sheffield Wednesday as a loanee recently. He will be tasked with the responsibility of getting the better of Michael Cooper when they face Sheffield United next.
Match Facts
- Jimmy Dunne is the highest scorer in this fixture.
- The last time Sheffield Wednesday defeated the Blades was back in 2012.
- Sheffield United are on a run of three consecutive wins in this fixture.
Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday: Betting Tips and Odds
- Sheffield United to win – 9/4 with bet365
- Bamford to score – 13/5 with bet365
- Sheffield United 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday – 5/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Sheffield United will miss out on the services of Tom Davies and Sam MacCalum.
Meanwhile, the away team will miss Pierce Charles, Max Lowe and Sean Fusire.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 111
Sheffield United won: 39
Sheffield Wednesday won: 37
Draws: 35
Predicted Lineups
Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Cooper (GK); Seriki, Tanganga, Bindon, Burrows; Brooks, Soumare, Philips, Hamer; Cannon, Bamford
Sheffield Wednesday predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Cooper (GK); Palmer, Otegbayo, McGhee, Adaramola; Ingelsson, Heskey; McNeill, Lowe, Kobacki; Yates
Match Prediction
The home team are the clear favourite to win the derby, given the pathetic form their counterparts are going through. We expect Sheffield United to clinch all three points from this fixture.
Prediction: Sheffield United 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
USA: CBS Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+
When and where is the Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday EFL Championship match?
Sunday, 22 February 2026, at Bramall Lane, England. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the EFL Championship in the UK?
Sky Sports TV and Sky Sports+ will stream all the games for the fans in the UK.
Where and how to watch the EFL Championship in India?
The FanCode app and website will come up with the live streaming of all matches.
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