Cardiff City FC
Football England - EFL Championship Cardiff City Stadium Sat 21 Dec 10:00
Sheffield United FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Why We’re Expecting Blades to Win

Sheffield United are capable of securing the spoils when it comes to Full-Time Result wagering and we’ll back them with optimism against Cardiff. The odds of +105 are really appealing when it comes to this pick.

Sheffield United Beat Cardiff in Pair’s Previous Clash

Cardiff City played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Bet365 Stadium against Stoke City. The Bluebirds managed four shots on target and had 41% possession, with Anwar El-Ghazi and Ben Gibson (own goal) scoring one goal each.

Sheffield United claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-0 triumph against Plymouth Argyle at Bramall Lane made it back-to-back wins. Chris Wilder's team were restricted to just 37% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Gustavo Hamer and Kieffer Moore finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-1 in favour of home side Sheffield United when they last played Cardiff, with the clash taking place at Bramall Lane. In the past 4 games between these teams, Sheffield United have won all of them.

Cardiff City – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Cardiff have had 48.8% possession and 6.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.9 corners.

Callum Robinson is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Anwar El-Ghazi, Yakou Meite, Alex Robertson and Ollie Tanner each have 1. Alex Robertson, Rubin Colwill and Callum O'Dowda are the leading assists makers with 1.

Sheffield United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 8 and drawn 2, averaging 8.0 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. The Steel City side average 50.7% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against them, while 0.5 goals have been conceded from 2.6 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts.

Tyrese Campbell is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Kieffer Moore, Callum O'Hare, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Harrison Burrows have 2. Gustavo Hamer is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Cardiff confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jak Alnwick (GK), Jesper Daland, Dimitrios Goutas, Calum Chambers, Andy Rinomhota, Manolis Siopis, Alex Robertson, Joel Bagan, Anwar El-Ghazi, Yakou Meite, Chris Willock.

Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Souttar, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Tom Davies, Sydie Peck, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Kieffer Moore.

Cardiff vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Sheffield United look like a quality wager and we’re expecting them to land the honours. There is a price of +105 that they win this Championship encounter and this selection looks like value.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Cardiff vs Sheffield United league stats:

  • Sheffield Utd have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Sheffield Utd have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Sheffield Utd have won 2 consecutive games.
  • Cardiff have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Cardiff have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Cardiff have lost their last 3 games at home.
  • Cardiff have lost their last 4 games against Sheffield Utd.

United to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 48.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cardiff Cardiff logo 0 - 1 Sheffield United logo Sheffield United

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Sheffield Utd. You can secure odds of +575 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Cardiff vs Sheffield United Odds

Sheffield United are the +120 favourites and that means a 45% chance of winning this Championship match according to the betting odds at the bookies. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +240 about Cardiff City.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Championship coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

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Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Corners
Corners
Possession
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Cardiff vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Cardiff vs United team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The Championship squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Cardiff Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cardiff Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

21 Jak Alnwick
5 Jesper Daland 4 Dimitrios Goutas 12 Calum Chambers
35 Andy Rinomhota 3 Manolis Siopis 18 Alex Robertson 23 Joel Bagan
20 Anwar El-Ghazi 19 Yakou Meite 16 Chris Willock
1 Michael Cooper
2 Alfie Gilchrist 6 Harry Souttar 19 Jack Robinson 14 Harrison Burrows
22 Tom Davies 42 Sydie Peck
11 Jesurun Rak-Sakyi 10 Callum O'Hare 8 Gustavo Hamer
9 Kieffer Moore

Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cardiff Substitutes

  • 1Ethan Horvath
  • 2William Fish
  • 15Wilfried Kanga
  • 27Rubin Colwill
  • 37Thomas Davies
  • 44Ronan Kpakio
  • 45Cian Ashford
  • 47Callum Robinson
  • 55Troy Perrett

Sheffield United Substitutes

  • 3Sam McCallum
  • 7Rhian Brewster
  • 17Adam Davies
  • 26Jamal Baptiste
  • 33R. Norrington-Davies
  • 34Louie Marsh
  • 35Andre Brooks
  • 39Ryan One
  • 41Billy Blacker

Previous Cardiff Lineups

14 Dec Championship
Stoke 2-2 Cardiff
11 Dec Championship
Cardiff 0-2 Preston
30 Nov Championship
Coventry 2-2 Cardiff
27 Nov Championship
Cardiff 0-2 QPR
23 Nov Championship
Sheffield Wed 1-1 Cardiff
09 Nov Championship
Cardiff 1-3 Blackburn

Previous Sheffield United Lineups

14 Dec Championship
Sheffield Utd 2-0 Plymouth
11 Dec Championship
Millwall 0-1 Sheffield Utd
08 Dec Championship
West Brom 2-2 Sheffield Utd
29 Nov Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-0 Sunderland
26 Nov Championship
Sheffield Utd 3-0 Oxford
23 Nov Championship
Coventry 2-2 Sheffield Utd

Injuries & Suspensions

Cardiff Injury Table
Type Name Info
Anwar El-Ghazi Other
Jak Alnwick Hamstring
Sheffield United Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ollie Arblaster Knee
R. Norrington-Davies Groin
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Birmingham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Blackburn 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Bristol City 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Charlton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Coventry 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Derby 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 Hull 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Ipswich 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Leicester 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Middlesbrough 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Millwall 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Norwich 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Oxford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Portsmouth 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Preston 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 QPR 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sheffield Utd 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Sheffield Wed 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
19 Southampton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
20 Stoke 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
21 Swansea 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
22 Watford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
23 West Brom 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
24 Wrexham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Birmingham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
2 Blackburn 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 Bristol City 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Charlton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Coventry 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Derby 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 Hull 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Ipswich 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Leicester 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Middlesbrough 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Millwall 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 Norwich 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Oxford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Portsmouth 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Preston 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 QPR 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sheffield Utd 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Sheffield Wed 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
19 Southampton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
20 Stoke 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
21 Swansea 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
22 Watford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
23 West Brom 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
24 Wrexham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0