Expert Opinion on Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County
The upcoming match between Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County on December 15, 2025, at 20:00 is highly anticipated. With both teams showing competitive form, the betting odds provide intriguing insights into potential outcomes. Sheffield Wednesday has a strong home advantage, while Derby County is known for their resilience away from home. The statistical predictions suggest a closely contested match with several key betting markets to consider.
Sheffield Wednesday
Derby County
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 93.70% | (0-3) 0-1 1H 1.18 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 90.90% | (0-3) | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 81.40% | (0-3) 5 cards 1.18 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 83.40% | (0-3) 1.35 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 76.40% | (0-3) 0-1 1H 1.44 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 75.20% | (0-3) 5 cards 1.43 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 72.00% | (0-3) 0-2 2H 1.30 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 71.60% | (0-3) | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 66.80% | (0-3) | |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 62.90% | (0-3) 2.10 | |
| Away Team To Win | 62.60% | (0-3) 2.15 | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 64.70% | (0-3) 1.83 | |
| Both Teams To Score | 56.00% | (0-3) 1.91 | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 54.40% | (0-3) 1.95 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 56.70% | (0-3) | |
| Last Goal Minute 0-72 | 51.30% | (0-3) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 4.24% | (0-3) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.19% | (0-3) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.26% | (0-3) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.17% | (0-3) |
Betting Predictions
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 92.00
- Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 91.50
- Under 5.5 Cards: 84.50
- Over 1.5 Goals: 84.00
- Over 0.5 Goals HT: 79.40
- Under 4.5 Cards: 79.00
- Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 72.80
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 70.50
- Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 65.20
- Over 2.5 Goals: 63.70
- Away Team To Win: 63.20
- First Goal Between Minute 0-29: 64.10
- Both Teams To Score: 61.50
- Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 56.30
- Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 56.00
- Last Goal Minute 0-72: 54.90
Average Statistics
- Avg. Total Goals: 4.24
- Yellow Cards: 2.79
- Avg. Conceded Goals: 1.96
- Avg. Goals Scored: 1.37
Prediction Analysis
The data suggests a high probability that neither team will score in the first half, with odds at an impressive 92%. This indicates a potentially tight and tactical start to the game, possibly focusing on defensive strategies before opening up in the second half.
The likelihood of the home team not scoring in the second half is also high at 91.50%, suggesting that Derby County might capitalize on counterattacks or defensive lapses by Sheffield Wednesday later in the game.
The under market for cards (both under and over) points towards a game with controlled aggression, though not without its fair share of bookings.
The over/under goals markets present a mixed outlook, with high chances for over one and a half goals but balanced odds for higher totals like over two and a half goals at only slightly lower than even money.
The prediction for the away team to score in the second half at odds of 65.20 hints at Derby County’s ability to exploit any weaknesses during Sheffield Wednesday’s transition from defense to attack.
The betting markets reflect expectations of a dynamic game where tactical adjustments could be crucial in determining the outcome.
In summary, while Sheffield Wednesday holds home advantage, Derby County’s strategic play and resilience could see them emerge victorious or at least secure valuable points.