The big 'Sheffield' derby tonight promises to be a fiery contest.

Sheffield United have had a poor season, they were expected to be near the top of the table this season after there relegation for the premiership, But its only recently they have started to produce the results and performances that knew they could. In James Beattie they have a great centre forward and he will be looking to add to the 19 goals he has scored this season, including a hat-trick last game against Leicester which helped United extend there run to 5 wins from the last 6 matches.

Sheffield Wednesday are fighting for there lives, they sit just 1 point above Barnsley who have a game in hand, 7 unbeaten they are but it does include draws in the last 5 matches, they really need to turn some of these draws into wins. They won at home to Sheffield united 2-0 earlier this season.

Although on paper it appears Wednesday are the only side with motivation for this match, it being a local derby Sheffield United will also be keen for the victory to give there fans 'bragging rights' and hopefully send there arch rivals a game nearer the drop. Its also worth noting that the last time Sheff Wed completed a league double over United was back in 1914 and none of the United players will want to be included in the history books after this match.

Derbys are generally close matches but i think with United recent improved performances they can beat Wednesday tonight and avoid the 'double' and at just above even money is well worth a punt.



Pick : Sheff Utd win
Odds : 2.05
Stake : 7 / 10
Bookmaker : Expekt
Match Result : 2-2
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