Cardiff vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2026

Cardiff vs Sheffield United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Cardiff Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -120

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We believe that Cardiff 0.0 could be the way forward against Sheffield United. The Asian Handicap odds of -120 makes plenty of appeal, with our stake refunded if the home team only manage to draw.

We analyse several betting angles in our Cardiff vs Sheffield United betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Cardiff vs Sheffield United Preview

Cardiff clash with Sheffield United at Cardiff City Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 29 August.

Cardiff City drew away from home in their last Championship game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Derby County at Pride Park. Brian Barry-Murphy's team boasted 64% possession and had seven shots on target, with Cian Ashford and Yousef Salech scoring one goal each.

On Tuesday night, Cardiff were beaten 2-1 when hosting Norwich City in the EFL Cup.

Sheffield United drew on the road in their previous Championship game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Swansea City at Swansea.com Stadium. The Steel City outfit were restricted to just 31% possession and had two shots on goal.

Four days ago, United claimed a 2-1 victory when facing Blackburn Rovers away in the EFL Cup.

United Have Won 6 of Previous 7 H2H Encounters

The scoreline was 2-0 in favour of home side United when they last played Cardiff, with the clash taking place at Bramall Lane. The past 7 H2H games have seen six United victories and just one triumph for Cardiff.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Cardiff	2	0	2	0	3	3	0	3:3	2
15	Sheffield Utd	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0:0	2

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Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cardiff predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nathan Trott (GK), Ronan Kpakio, Perry Ng, Joel Bagan, Calum Scanlon, Cian Ashford, Alexander Robertson, Ollie Tanner, Rubin Colwill, Jack Moylan, Yousef Salech.

Sheffield United predicted lineup (3-1-4-2): Michael Cooper (GK), Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Sam McCallum, Joe Rothwell, Femi Seriki, Callum O'Hare, Sydie Peck, Romelle Donovan, Patrick Bamford, Thomas Cannon.

Main Match Prediction

We’re happy to side with Cardiff 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this Championship clash. At odds of -120, the home team offer plenty of appeal and we’re expecting a strong showing.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cardiff in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Cardiff in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by United in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by United in 7 of their last 10 games.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Championship team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cardiff 2 - 1 Sheffield United

One bet that has caught our eye is Cardiff to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sydie Peck Over 0.5 Shots On Target +110

Sydie Peck (United) can be wagered to register a minimum of one shot on goal at +110. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Sydie Peck Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

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Ollie Tanner to Score +400

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff) has managed two goals in his past four league games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +400 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Ollie Tanner Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

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Cardiff vs Sheffield United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The draw is available at +245 if you believe that this Championship encounter will finish level, with Cardiff City and Sheffield United both chalked up at +155 with the bookmakers to secure respective wins.

If you want to back the game to be level at the break, then this outcome is +120. Alternatively, Cardiff and United are both priced at +195 on the Half-Time Result market.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+245

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+120

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-345

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-119

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+118

2 Hcp +0.25

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+132

There is +170 available that Yousef Salech finds the net, while he is available at +475 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

First

+475

Anytime

+170

Patrick Bamford (United)

First

+550

Anytime

+200

Tyrese Campbell (United)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

First

+700

Anytime

+250

Callum O'Hare (United)

First

+750

Anytime

+260

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

First

+800

Anytime

+310

Thomas Cannon (United)

First

+900

Anytime

+320

Sydie Peck (United)

First

+900

Anytime

+340

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

First

+900

Anytime

+340

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

First

+900

Anytime

+340

Chris Willock (Cardiff)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Harrison Burrows (United)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

David Turnbull (Cardiff)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Tahith Chong (United)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Alex Robertson (Cardiff)

First

+1300

Anytime

+510

Oliver Arblaster (United)

First

+1300

Anytime

+510

Gabriel Osho (Cardiff)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Perry Ng (Cardiff)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Jairo Riedewald (United)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Patrick Bamford (United)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Tyrese Campbell (United)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Callum O'Hare (United)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Thomas Cannon (United)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Sydie Peck (United)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Chris Willock (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Harrison Burrows (United)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

David Turnbull (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Oliver Arblaster (United)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Tahith Chong (United)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Alex Robertson (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Osho (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Perry Ng (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Jairo Riedewald (United)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Stats: League matches only
Cardiff are unbeaten in the last five games at Cardiff City Stadium. Brian Barry-Murphy's team have clocked up six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Sheffield United have not tasted an away defeat in three straight matches. The Steel City outfit have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

United overcame Cardiff 2-0 when the sides last met at Cardiff City Stadium. For the past 3 H2H meetings at Cardiff City Stadium, United have won every time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Cardiff Home Stats		6-2-2	2.80	2.00	0.80	4	6	4	6
Sheffield United Away Stats		4-3-3	1.70	1.00	0.70	2	8	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Cardiff vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

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