Sheffield United vs Cardiff Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2025

Bluebirds to Cover the Line?

Cardiff look like a play on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at -123. 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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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.

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 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, Vini Souza, 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.

Sheffield United vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips

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 -123.

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:

• The +1 line has been covered by Cardiff in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Cardiff in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Cardiff in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by United in 5 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by United in 9 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by United in 3 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by United in 1 of their last 6 games against Cardiff.

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.

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.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sheffield United 0 - 0 Cardiff

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Corners Prediction

Sheffield United Over 5.5 Corners -150

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 -150 on offer.

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

10.20 6.10 4.10

Home

10.60 7.00 3.60

Away

8.40 4.70 3.70

Cardiff

Total

7.70 4.40 3.30

Home

9.70 4.90 4.80

Away

8.70 3.30 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-150

Sheffield United Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-141

Cardiff Corners

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-116

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+650

2

+245

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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 -167. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cardiff City are trading at +475.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Championship matches, with the football betting sites offering Sheffield United at -450 and Cardiff City are priced at +300 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+300

2

+475

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+120

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-699

12

-450

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-450

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

+107

2 Hcp +1

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-138

Tyrese Campbell Favorite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in Tyrese Campbell to find the net at anytime are able to get +195. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +390.

Tyrese Campbell (United)

First

+195

Anytime

+390

Ben Brereton (United)

First

+220

Anytime

+480

Rhian Brewster (United)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Gustavo Hamer (United)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (United)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Harrison Burrows (United)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Anwar El Ghazi (Cardiff)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Sydie Peck (United)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Callum O'Hare (United)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Yakou Méïté (Cardiff)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Chris Willock (Cardiff)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Femi Seriki (United)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Hamza Choudhury (United)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Jack Robinson (United)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Tyrese Campbell (United)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+120

Ben Brereton (United)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-114

Rhian Brewster (United)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-139

Gustavo Hamer (United)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-192

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-238

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-238

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (United)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Anwar El Ghazi (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-270

Harrison Burrows (United)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

Yakou Méïté (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-357

Sydie Peck (United)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Callum O'Hare (United)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-370

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-417

Femi Seriki (United)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Tyrese Campbell (United)

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-

Rhian Brewster (United)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Ben Brereton (United)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Gustavo Hamer (United)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (United)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Harrison Burrows (United)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Anwar El Ghazi (Cardiff)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Femi Seriki (United)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Sydie Peck (United)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Yakou Méïté (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Callum O'Hare (United)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Jack Robinson (United)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Sheffield United vs Cardiff Lineups & 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.

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