Sheffield United vs. Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups

Preview: South Yorkshire Derby

Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday will renew their rivalry on Saturday lunchtime as the Steel City derby returns to Bramall Lane for the first time in over four years.

The Blades will be looking to consolidate their position in the Championship play-off places, while the Owls will be aiming to build on their impressive start to the season and move into the top half of the table.

Team News

Sheffield United will be without the suspended John Egan and the injured Jack Robinson for the derby.

However, Paul Heckingbottom has been boosted by the return of Oli McBurnie from injury, and the striker could make his first start of the season.

Sheffield Wednesday will be without the suspended Sam Hutchinson and the injured Liam Palmer for the derby.

However, Darren Moore has been boosted by the return of Callum Paterson from injury, and the forward could make his first start of the season.

Predicted Lineups

Sheffield United (4-3-3): Foderingham; Baldock, Basham, Ampadu, Lowe; Berge, Fleck, Norwood; McBurnie, Ndiaye, Brewster.

Sheffield Wednesday (4-2-3-1): Peacock-Farrell; Johnson, Iorfa, Lees, Börner; Bannan, Luongo; Pelupessy, Windass, Dele-Bashiru; Paterson.

Key Battle

The key battle in the derby is likely to be between Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie and Sheffield Wednesday's Callum Paterson.

Both strikers are in good form, and they will be looking to add to their goal tallies on Saturday.

Prediction

Sheffield United are slight favorites to win the derby, but Sheffield Wednesday are a dangerous team and they will be looking to cause an upset.

I predict a close and entertaining game, with Sheffield United edging it 2-1.