Sheffield United vs Birmingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Sheffield United vs Birmingham

Sheffield United host Birmingham at Bramall Lane, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 20 December.

We believe that Sheffield United will get the better of Birmingham and the favourites are excellent value at +123. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

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Sheffield United were beaten in their last game. Away from home at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich Albion claimed a 2-0 win. The Steel City outfit recorded 52% possession and managed four shots on target.

Birmingham City drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Charlton Athletic at St Andrew's. Blues enjoyed 61% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Christoph Klarer finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at St Andrew's, with Birmingham claiming the home EFL Cup win. Beating United by a 2-1 scoreline. In the past 6 H2H meetings, we have seen two wins for each team and two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Birmingham	30	11	9	10	41	38	3	41:38	42
17	Sheffield Utd	29	11	3	15	40	42	-2	40:42	36

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United have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts. Chris Wilder's team have averaged 49.1% possession and 8.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Sydie Peck is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Patrick Bamford, Thomas Cannon, Tyrese Campbell and Callum O'Hare each have 2. Callum O'Hare is the top assists maker with 4.

Birmingham have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 14.6 attempts and 1.9 goals. The West Midlands club average 57.0% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 10.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Demarai Gray has top scored with 4, while Seung-Ho Paik, Marvin Ducksch and Jay Stansfield are next on 3. Tommy Doyle, Demarai Gray and Alexander Cochrane have clocked up 3 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Sam McCallum, Ollie Arblaster, Jairo Riedewald, Tahith Chong, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Patrick Bamford.

Birmingham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop (GK), Tomoki Iwata, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Jack Robinson, Tommy Doyle, Seung-Ho Paik, Keshi Anderson, Willum Willumsson, Demarai Gray, Jay Stansfield.

Sheffield United vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Sheffield United vs Birmingham with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Sheffield United can claim a Championship victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of +123 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Championship form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Sheffield United vs Birmingham league stats:

• United have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Birmingham have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Birmingham have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Birmingham have lost their last 2 games on the road.

The best football betting sites make it a 44.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 50%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you think that United will have their noses in front by the interval, why not consider backing them to lead at half-time and full-time. There are some attractive odds available.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Birmingham

Sheffield United are available to back at +600 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jay Stansfield Over 0.5 Shots On Target -122

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham) is available at -122 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.

Latest Jay Stansfield Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

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Callum O'Hare To Score +350

Callum O'Hare (United) is available at +350 to score. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Callum O'Hare Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

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Corners Prediction

Sheffield United Over 5.5 Corners -110

In their past six home games, United have covered the 5.5 corners line, while the previous two Birmingham away matches have involved them conceding over 5.5 corners. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing United to cover the Team Corners line, with -110 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sheffield United

Total

12.60 8.20 4.40

Home

12.30 8.40 3.90

Away

11.30 6.90 4.40

Birmingham

Total

9.80 5.40 4.40

Home

10.40 6.10 4.30

Away

8.60 4.50 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-103

Sheffield United Corners

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+110

Birmingham Corners

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-125

X

+650

2

+125

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Sheffield United vs Birmingham 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 bookies have chalked up the draw at +225 on the 1x2 betting, with Sheffield United available to bet at odds of +140. Birmingham City are +190 to claim victory in this Championship encounter.

There’s the chance to back United at +104 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Birmingham but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -143.

Championship matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+225

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+117

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-333

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+104

2 Hcp +0.25

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-103

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+104

Tyrese Campbell is the market leader at +475 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Tyrese Campbell (United)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

Patrick Bamford (United)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Danny Ings (United)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Gustavo Hamer (United)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Thomas Cannon (United)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Andre Brooks (United)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Callum O'Hare (United)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Keshi Anderson (Birmingham)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Chiedozie Ogbene (United)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Lewis Koumas (Birmingham)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Oliver Arblaster (United)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Djibril Soumaré (United)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Tahith Chong (United)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Harrison Burrows (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Tommy Doyle (Birmingham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Alex Cochrane (Birmingham)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tom Davies (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mark McGuinness (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Tyrese Campbell (United)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Patrick Bamford (United)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-120

Gustavo Hamer (United)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-128

Danny Ings (United)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Marvin Ducksch (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-189

Thomas Cannon (United)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Andre Brooks (United)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-227

Callum O'Hare (United)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Keshi Anderson (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Lewis Koumas (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Chiedozie Ogbene (United)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Patrick Roberts (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Oliver Arblaster (United)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Djibril Soumaré (United)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Tahith Chong (United)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-526

Harrison Burrows (United)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Alex Cochrane (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Mark McGuinness (United)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Sheffield United have not lost at Bramall Lane in the past four matches. The Steel City outfit have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Birmingham have failed to win in their last five matches on their travels. Blues have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The most recent Bramall Lane meeting saw United draw 1-1 with Birmingham.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sheffield United Home Stats		3-2-5	2.40	1.20	1.20	5	5	4	6
Birmingham Away Stats		1-2-7	2.20	0.60	1.60	4	6	5	5

• 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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