Sheffield United vs Cardiff Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Sheffield United FC

Cardiff City FC
Bluebirds to Cover the Line?
Cardiff look like a play on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at 1.81. There is money back for a single goal defeat and a nice pay out for this wager if they manage to beat or draw with Sheffield United.
United Are 5 From 6 on the Head-to-Head
Sheffield United have been defeated in their last three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park. The Blades boasted 70% possession and had three shots on target, with Jesurun Rak-Sakyi scoring the goal.
Cardiff City were beaten 1-0 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Stoke City at Cardiff City Stadium. Omer Riza's men enjoyed 51% possession and had three shots on goal.
The most recent head-to-head saw Cardiff land a 1-0 FA Cup away victory over United at Bramall Lane. In the past 6 H2H meetings, we have seen five United wins and one Cardiff victory.
Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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3 | ![]() |
44 | 27 | 7 | 10 | 60 | 35 | 25 | 60:35 | 86 |
23 | ![]() |
44 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 46 | 69 | -23 | 46:69 | 43 |
United have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 7.7 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Chris Wilder's team have averaged 52.6% possession and 6.1 corners per game, conceding 1.0 goals and 4.1 corners from 9.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Tyrese Campbell has found the net 4 times, Rhian Brewster 2, with Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and two other players on 1. Ben Brereton Diaz has made the most assists with 2.
Cardiff City – Last 10 League GamesCardiff have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, averaging 3.4 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.0 goals. The South Wales side average 44.1% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 7.3 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.
Yousef Salech has scored 3 goals, followed by Yakou Meite and Isaak Davies on 2. Will Alves has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Hamza Choudhury, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Rob Holding, Harrison Burrows, Sydie Peck, Vinicius de Souza Costa, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Rhian Brewster, Gustavo Hamer, Tyrese Campbell.
Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ethan Horvath (GK), Andy Rinomhota, William Fish, Calum Chambers, Callum O'Dowda, Alex Robertson, Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk, Ollie Tanner, Yakou Meite, Will Alves, Yousef Salech.
Expert Championship Analysis
Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.
Key Sheffield United vs Cardiff league stats:
Sheffield United vs Cardiff Prediction
We’re siding with Cardiff on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect them to win or draw this Championship clash. We think there’s a tremendous amount of value when it comes to odds of 1.81.
There are several options available including selling goals. If you want more juice from your wager, then you can go down this route and take your own view.
Cardiff +1 Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
Our Pick
Cardiff Asian Hcp +1 @ 1.81
Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of 12.50 and it involves the game ending in a 0-0 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Latest Correct Score Odds
Corners Prediction
In their past four games, United have covered the 5.5 corners line. There’s a chance to go over the United Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.67 on offer.
Corner Stats


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Sheffield United vs Cardiff Odds
Sheffield United are regarded as having a 63% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at 1.60. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cardiff City are trading at 5.75.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at 2.00 and No at 1.73.
The Draw No Bet market is popular for Championship matches, with the football betting sites offering Sheffield United at 1.22 and Cardiff City are priced at 4.00 for the win.
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Full Time Result
1
1.60
X
4.00
2
5.75
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Half Time Result
1
2.20
X
2.20
2
6.00
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Double Chance
1X
1.14
12
1.22
X2
2.30
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
2.00
No
1.73
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Draw No Bet
1
1.22
2
4.00
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1
2.07
2 Hcp +1
1.83
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
1.80
Over 2.5
2.00
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Total Corners
Under 10.5
1.67
Over 10.5
2.10
Best Betting Offers
Sheffield United
Head to Head
Sheffield United vs Cardiff
- FA Cup: 09/01 2025 Sheffield United 0 Cardiff 1
- Championship: 21/12 2024 Cardiff 0 Sheffield United 2
- Championship: 15/04 2023 Sheffield United 4 Cardiff 1
- Championship: 12/11 2022 Cardiff 0 Sheffield United 1
- Championship: 23/04 2022 Sheffield United 1 Cardiff 0
- Championship: 04/12 2021 Cardiff 2 Sheffield United 3
Team Stats
Sheffield United Stats
Cardiff Stats
Full time Result
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 44.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date United vs Cardiff team news.
We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Championship squads.
Sheffield United vs Cardiff Lineups
Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cardiff Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cardiff Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sheffield United Substitutes
- 3Sam McCallum
- 9Kieffer Moore
- 10Callum O'Hare
- 17Adam Davies
- 19Jack Robinson
- 20Ben Brereton Diaz
- 28Thomas Cannon
- 35Andre Brooks
- 38Femi Seriki
Cardiff Substitutes
- 4Dimitrios Goutas
- 5Jesper Daland
- 14David Turnbull
- 16Chris Willock
- 23Joel Bagan
- 27Rubin Colwill
- 31Roko Simic
- 41Matthew Turner
- 45Cian Ashford
Previous Sheffield United Lineups
Previous Cardiff Lineups
Championship Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Leeds | 44 | 27 | 13 | 4 | 89:29 | 94 |
2 | Burnley | 44 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 61:15 | 94 |
3 | Sheffield Utd | 44 | 27 | 7 | 10 | 60:35 | 86 |
4 | Sunderland | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 58:41 | 76 |
5 | Bristol City | 44 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 57:49 | 67 |
6 | Coventry | 44 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 62:57 | 66 |
7 | Middlesbrough | 44 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 64:54 | 63 |
8 | Millwall | 44 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 45:46 | 63 |
9 | Blackburn | 44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 50:46 | 62 |
10 | West Brom | 44 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 52:44 | 60 |
11 | Swansea | 44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 48:52 | 60 |
12 | Watford | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 51:58 | 56 |
13 | Sheffield Wed | 44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 58:67 | 56 |
14 | Norwich | 44 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 67:66 | 53 |
15 | QPR | 44 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 52:58 | 53 |
16 | Portsmouth | 44 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 56:69 | 52 |
17 | Stoke | 44 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 45:60 | 50 |
18 | Preston | 44 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 45:55 | 49 |
19 | Oxford | 44 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 44:62 | 49 |
20 | Hull | 44 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 43:52 | 48 |
21 | Derby | 44 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 47:56 | 46 |
22 | Luton | 44 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 41:64 | 46 |
23 | Cardiff | 44 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 46:69 | 43 |
24 | Plymouth | 44 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 48:85 | 43 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Leeds | 22 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 57:12 | 55 |
2 | Burnley | 22 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 32:7 | 48 |
3 | Sheffield Utd | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 32:16 | 48 |
4 | Bristol City | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 34:18 | 45 |
5 | Sunderland | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 32:17 | 43 |
6 | Coventry | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 38:24 | 42 |
7 | Portsmouth | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 32:20 | 39 |
8 | Watford | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 26:21 | 39 |
9 | West Brom | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 28:17 | 38 |
10 | Middlesbrough | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 31:23 | 38 |
11 | Blackburn | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 32:22 | 37 |
12 | Millwall | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 26:19 | 37 |
13 | Norwich | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 48:32 | 35 |
14 | Swansea | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 30:21 | 35 |
15 | Oxford | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 29:29 | 35 |
16 | Plymouth | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 39:37 | 34 |
17 | Stoke | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29:23 | 33 |
18 | Preston | 22 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 25:20 | 33 |
19 | Derby | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 25:18 | 31 |
20 | Luton | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 24:22 | 31 |
21 | QPR | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31:29 | 29 |
22 | Cardiff | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 24:27 | 26 |
23 | Sheffield Wed | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 29:31 | 25 |
24 | Hull | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 24:27 | 23 |
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