Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 Derby County

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Owls have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly their 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough and 3-1 loss to Preston, contributing to an impressive total goals average of 3.17 per match. Despite sitting 11th in the Championship, Wednesday have demonstrated potency in attack, scoring 10 goals in their last six outings at an average of 1.67 per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 9 goals in the same period. The team's ability to find the net is evident, with both teams scoring in 67% of these matches, whilst there's a perfect split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. Notably, Sheffield Wednesday managed to secure back-to-back victories against Stoke City and Oxford United, showcasing their potential for consistent form when at their best.

Derby County

Derby County's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Rams struggling to string together consecutive positive results. Their last six matches have seen them alternate between wins and losses, with one draw against Burnley breaking the pattern. The standout performance came in their 4-0 thrashing of Portsmouth, which significantly boosted their goal difference. Despite this high-scoring encounter, Derby have been relatively low-scoring overall, averaging just 1.17 goals per game in their last six matches. Defensively, they've been more solid, conceding an average of one goal per game and keeping two clean sheets. Their position of 16th in the Championship table reflects their mixed form, with the team seemingly unable to build momentum in either direction. The Rams have shown they can compete with stronger sides, as evidenced by their win against West Brom, but have struggled against league leaders Leeds United, losing to them twice in this period.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday's recent home form has been somewhat inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches at Hillsborough. The Owls have shown resilience in keeping two clean sheets during this period, including a solid 2-0 victory against Stoke City in their most recent home fixture. However, their defensive record has been marred by a particularly high-scoring defeat, where they conceded six goals in a 6-2 loss to Watford. Despite this anomaly, Sheffield Wednesday have generally been involved in low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's ability to find the back of the net has been modest, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while their defence has allowed an average of 1.5 goals per match, indicating room for improvement on both ends of the pitch.

Derby County

Derby County have been struggling for form away from home, with only one win in their last six matches on the road. The Rams have found goals hard to come by, averaging less than a goal per game, whilst conceding at a rate of 1.33 goals per match. Their solitary victory came against Coventry City, sandwiched between two draws and three defeats. Notably, Derby have managed to keep just one clean sheet in this run, highlighting their defensive frailties. The team's away performances have contributed to their current 16th position in the Championship, with both teams scoring in two-thirds of these matches. Interestingly, there's an even split between high and low-scoring games, with half of the fixtures seeing over 2.5 goals.