Derby County 0-1 Sheffield United

Current streaks

Recent form

Derby County

Derby County are currently experiencing a significant downturn in form, finding themselves in a worrying 22nd position in the Championship. The Rams are on a dismal run of five consecutive league defeats, with their last point coming in an FA Cup draw against Leyton Orient. Their offensive struggles are evident, having scored just four goals in their last six matches, while defensively they've been porous, conceding 11 goals in the same period. The 4-2 loss to Sheffield Wednesday stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. Derby have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine games, and it's been seven matches since their last victory, underlining the depth of their current crisis. With an average of 2.5 total goals per game in their recent fixtures, Derby's matches have been relatively eventful, despite their poor results.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a balanced record of three wins and three losses in their last six matches. Despite this inconsistency, the Blades find themselves in a strong second position in the Championship with 58 points from 29 games. Their goal-scoring has been somewhat modest, averaging 1.17 goals per game, while their defence has been slightly leaky, conceding 1.33 goals per match. Notably, 67% of their recent games have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting exciting, high-scoring encounters. The team have managed only one clean sheet in this period, which came in their 2-0 victory over Norwich. Their most recent match, a 3-0 home defeat to Hull City, stands out as their heaviest loss in this sequence, breaking a brief two-game winning streak in the league. Despite the ups and downs, Sheffield United's lofty league position indicates they're still very much in the promotion race.

Recent home/away form

Derby County

Derby County's recent home form has been a cause for concern, with the Rams currently on a three-match losing streak at Pride Park. The team have failed to score in their last three home fixtures, conceding four goals in the process. However, prior to this poor run, Derby had shown some promise with back-to-back victories, including an impressive 4-0 thrashing of Portsmouth. This high-scoring encounter stands out as their most dominant performance in recent times. Despite their current struggles, Derby's goal difference at home remains neutral, having scored and conceded seven goals in their last six matches. The Rams' inability to keep clean sheets has been a recurring issue, with only one shutout in their previous six home games. With a mix of low-scoring affairs and the occasional goal-fest, Derby's home matches have been unpredictable, with an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have been in impressive form away from home, winning four of their last five matches on the road. The Blades are currently enjoying a three-game winning streak away from Bramall Lane, demonstrating their resilience and ability to secure points on their travels. Their only defeat in this run came against Sunderland on New Year's Day, but they quickly bounced back with consecutive 2-1 victories over Watford and Swansea. Sheffield United's defensive solidity is evident, with two clean sheets in their last five away games, while they've consistently found the back of the net, scoring in all six of their recent away fixtures. The 2-2 draw against West Brom was the highest-scoring game in this sequence, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess. With an average of 1.67 goals scored per game and only one goal conceded per match, Sheffield United have proven to be a formidable force on their travels, contributing significantly to their strong position in the Championship table.