Sheffield United vs Leicester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2026
Championship Betting Preview: Sheffield United vs Leicester
Sheffield United take on Leicester at Bramall Lane, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Thursday 1 January.
If you agree with our verdict that Sheffield United will have the edge when clashing with Leicester, then you can back the home team at -119. We’re expecting a return with this Full-Time Result bet.
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Sheffield United won their last game. It was on the road where Stoke City were beaten 2-1 at bet365 Stadium. The Steel City club recorded 47% possession and managed four shots on target, while Jairo Riedewald and Thomas Cannon scored one goal apiece.
Leicester City won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 victory against Derby County at King Power Stadium. Marti Cifuentes' side had 45% possession and two shots on goal, with Bobby Reid and Jordan James on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
United won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 away triumph when facing Leicester at King Power Stadium. In the past 5 H2H meetings, we have seen four Leicester wins and one United victory.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Leicester |
24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 34:34 | 34 |
| 17 |  Sheffield Utd |
24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 33 | 37 | -4 | 33:37 | 29 |
6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 15.4 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. United have had 49.3% possession and 7.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 10.5 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.9 corners.
Top scorer Patrick Bamford has found the net 5 times, with Thomas Cannon and Sydie Peck getting 3 apiece. Callum O'Hare is the leading assists maker on 4.
Leicester have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 9.5 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. The East Midlands team average 46.4% possession, 3.2 corners in their favour and 6.9 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts.
Bobby Reid and Jordan James have scored 5, followed by Jordan Ayew with 2. Abdul Fatawu is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 5.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Harrison Burrows, Jairo Riedewald, Djibril Soumaré, Andre Brooks, Callum O'Hare, Thomas Cannon, Tyrese Campbell.
Leicester predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), Ricardo Pereira, Ben Nelson, Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas, Jordan James, Oliver Skipp, Issahaku Fatawu, Bobby Reid, Stephy Mavididi, Jordan Ayew.
Sheffield United vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips
Be ready for Sheffield United vs Leicester with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
Sheffield United look like a spot of value at -119 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this Championship game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.
Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest Championship stats when making our football predictions.
Key Sheffield United vs Leicester league stats:
The best football betting sites make it a 54.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Sheffield United. You can secure odds of +575 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Thomas Cannon (United) has scored three goals in his past eight Championship games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +320.
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Corners Prediction
Leicester have had under 3.5 corners in five consecutive away games, while United have had an average of 4.00 corners against them in their last 10 home matches. The Leicester Team Corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at odds of +110.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got United on the 1x2, less than three goals in total and Leicester to finish with under 3.5 corners.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
Sheffield United vs Leicester Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Some will want to go ahead and back Sheffield United at -119 to win this Championship encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 54% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Leicester City are the +310 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
There are different ways to bet on United including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -122, although Leicester +0.5 is a viable alternative at -106 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.
You can land odds which are similar whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -137.
There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football bet for the latest Championship match. The best betting sites leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.
Patrick Bamford is the First Goalscorer favourite at +450 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +170.
Sheffield United have gone unbeaten at Bramall Lane in the last five games. The Steel City club have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Leicester have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
Leicester beat United 2-1 when they last met at Bramall Lane.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.20 | 1.40 | 0.80 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | |
| Leicester Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.30 | 1.50 | 1.80 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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
Sheffield United League Stats
Leicester League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 6.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sheffield United this season are Callum O'Hare (5), Patrick Bamford (5), Tyrese Campbell (5)
- Top Assistors for Sheffield United this season are Callum O'Hare (6), Femi Seriki (3), Gustavo Hamer (3)
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Sheffield United vs Leicester Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the United vs Leicester team news. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship as well as the latest injury reports.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 54:25 | 51 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 33:25 | 43 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 40:23 | 41 |
| 4 | Hull | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 40:37 | 41 |
| 5 | Millwall | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 27:32 | 39 |
| 6 | Watford | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 34:29 | 38 |
| 7 | Preston | 24 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 31:25 | 37 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 33:27 | 36 |
| 9 | QPR | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 34:37 | 35 |
| 10 | Stoke | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 29:23 | 34 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 34:31 | 34 |
| 12 | Leicester | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 34:34 | 34 |
| 13 | Southampton | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 38:34 | 32 |
| 14 | Derby | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33:33 | 32 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 32:31 | 31 |
| 16 | West Brom | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 28:32 | 31 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 33:37 | 29 |
| 18 | Swansea | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 25:31 | 29 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 22:26 | 27 |
| 20 | Charlton | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 22:29 | 27 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 21:30 | 25 |
| 22 | Oxford | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 24:33 | 22 |
| 23 | Norwich | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 26:36 | 21 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 23 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 18:45 | -7 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 27:9 | 29 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Watford | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 20:12 | 25 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16:11 | 24 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 24:11 | 23 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24:19 | 23 |
| 7 | Hull | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19:18 | 23 |
| 8 | Millwall | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 15:16 | 23 |
| 9 | West Brom | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16:11 | 22 |
| 10 | Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18:10 | 20 |
| 11 | QPR | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20:15 | 20 |
| 12 | Preston | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16:12 | 20 |
| 13 | Southampton | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17:11 | 19 |
| 14 | Leicester | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17:14 | 19 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18:13 | 18 |
| 16 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14:14 | 18 |
| 17 | Swansea | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 18 |
| 18 | Charlton | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12:11 | 17 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 20 | Derby | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 21 | Oxford | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13:17 | 13 |
| 22 | Norwich | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 12:17 | 10 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11:16 | 9 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7:29 | 4 |
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