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Derby Dominates Struggling Sheffield Wednesday
5 Mar
Summary
- Derby County secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers.
- Sheffield Wednesday suffered their 26th league defeat, losing 3-1 to Southampton.
- Derby leads the head-to-head record with 54 wins against Sheffield's 48.
Derby County will host Sheffield Wednesday for their 36th Championship fixture. Derby, currently eighth in the league, recently achieved a 3-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers, snapping a two-game losing streak. This win brought their points total to 51 from 35 matches.
In contrast, Sheffield Wednesday is struggling significantly, having lost 3-1 at home to Southampton. This marked their league-leading 26th defeat in 35 games. They possess a negative seven points tally and have only managed one win all season.
Historically, Derby holds a slight edge in their 144 meetings, with 54 wins to Sheffield's 48. However, Sheffield has shown dominance in recent encounters. Given Sheffield's current 13-game losing streak across all competitions and their dismal away record, a Derby victory is highly anticipated. The prediction is a 2-0 win for Derby County.
Betting tips suggest a win for Derby, with Sheffield expected to score no goals, a repeat of their recent road performance. Additionally, over 1.5 goals are predicted, as their last three meetings have seen at least three goals.
