Sheffield United vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Sep 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Sheffield United vs Southampton

Sheffield United host Southampton in this Championship clash at Bramall Lane, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 30 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Saints to Make Life Tough for Blades

Our stake will be split when taking Southampton +0.25 at odds of -147 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Sheffield United.

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4 of Last 5 H2H Clashes Have Been Southampton Wins

Sheffield United have now suffered three straight home defeats. In their last game, they won on the road at Kassam Stadium when beating Oxford United 1-0. Chris Wilder's men had 44% possession and totalled two shots on target, with Callum O'Hare netting the winner in the 65th minute.

Southampton played Middlesbrough at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at St. Mary's. The South Coast team had two shots on goal and boasted 55% possession, while Adam Armstrong found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Southampton haven’t lost any of the past five games against United, with the last encounter seeing them land a penalty shootout EFL Cup win (2-2 AET) at Bramall Lane. The past 5 H2H matches have included four Southampton wins along with a single draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	Southampton	7	1	4	2	8	10	-2	8:10	7
24	Sheffield Utd	7	1	0	6	2	13	-11	2:13	3

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United have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 0.9 goals from 9.9 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. Chris Wilder's team have averaged 53.0% possession and 6.5 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 3.8 corners from 12.0 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Callum O'Hare leads the way with 3 goals, Tyrese Campbell has 2, with Kieffer Moore and two others on 1. Harrison Burrows is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Michael Cooper keeping 2 clean sheets.

Southampton have won 1, lost 4 and drawn 5, with an average of 0.9 goals from 12.0 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.8% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 13.8 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Adam Armstrong and Ryan Manning have scored 2 goals, followed by Cameron Archer with 1. Ryan Fraser and Mateus Fernandes have both had 2 assists, with Aaron Ramsdale notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Ben Mee, Mark McGuinness, Japhet Tanganga, Harrison Burrows, Sydie Peck, Tahith Chong, Chiedozie Ogbene, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Tyrese Campbell.

Southampton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex McCarthy (GK), Ronnie Edwards, Joshua Quarshie, Nathan Wood, Ryan Manning, Caspar Jander, Shea Charles, Adam Armstrong, Finn Azaz, Tom Fellows, Ross Stewart.

Sheffield United vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Sheffield United vs Southampton betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Southampton at -147 in this Championship match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest Championship team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Sheffield United vs Southampton league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Southampton in 5 of their last 7 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Southampton in 2 of their last 3 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 5 consecutive games against Southampton.

Southampton +0.25 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 59.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sheffield United 1 - 2 Southampton

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +800 and it involves Southampton winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ross Cameron Stewart Over 0.5 Shots On Target -137

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton) has tallied at least one shot on goal in two of his past four league games away from home. We think this could be a decisive stat and we’ll bet on him to cover the Shots on Target line which is on offer at odds of -137.

Latest Ross Cameron Stewart Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-116

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Adam Armstrong to Score +250

Adam Armstrong (Southampton) has found the net in his past two Championship matches. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +250.

Latest Adam Armstrong Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+540

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

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Corners Prediction

Southampton Over 4.5 Corners -147

Southampton have had over 4.5 corners in nine consecutive games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -147 that Southampton go over the line.

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

10.30 6.50 3.80

Home

10.80 7.20 3.60

Away

9.90 5.90 4.00

Southampton

Total

10.50 5.40 5.10

Home

10.90 4.20 6.70

Away

7.80 4.20 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-132

Under 10.5

-108

Sheffield United Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Southampton Corners

Over 4.5

-163

Under 4.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-116

X

+700

2

+128

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Sheffield United vs Southampton 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.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close Encounter

Sheffield United are currently available at +148 with the bookmakers to defeat Southampton, with the latter priced at odds of +160. If you’re siding with the draw in this Championship clash, then it can be backed at +255.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back United at -123 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Southampton at -111.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get similar odds on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -149 for the BTTS Yes option.

All of the Championship games see the top betting sites go to town with their service. Bettors can find the best approach from the hundreds of markets which are presented to them each time.

Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+255

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+123

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-370

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-123

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-106

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+107

Tyrese Campbell is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is +240 available that Tyrese Campbell finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +500.

Tyrese Campbell (United)

First

+240

Anytime

+500

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

First

+250

Anytime

+540

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Damion Downs (Southampton)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Andre Brooks (United)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Gustavo Hamer (United)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Thomas Cannon (United)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Chiedozie Ogbene (United)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Sydie Peck (United)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Louie Barry (United)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Ehije Ukaki (United)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Shea Charles (Southampton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Callum O'Hare (United)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Tahith Chong (United)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Harrison Burrows (United)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Tom Davies (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Mark McGuinness (United)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Sam Curtis (United)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Southampton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Tyrese Campbell (United)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-116

Damion Downs (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-116

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-132

Thomas Cannon (United)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-143

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-149

Gustavo Hamer (United)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-154

Andre Brooks (United)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-156

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-172

Chiedozie Ogbene (United)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-192

Sydie Peck (United)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-222

Louie Barry (United)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-227

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-238

Ehije Ukaki (United)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-278

Tahith Chong (United)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-333

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Callum O'Hare (United)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Shea Charles (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Harrison Burrows (United)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Tom Davies (United)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-476

Mark McGuinness (United)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-476

Sam Curtis (United)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-526

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Can United Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

The past three Sheffield United games at Bramall Lane have ended in defeat. The Blades have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Southampton haven’t won any of their past nine away games. Will Still's side have collected six losses, three draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.20.

Southampton were penalty shootout victors (2-2 after 90 mins) against United last time out at Bramall Lane. In addition to a draw, Southampton have been dominant with two wins in the previous 3 H2H games 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	1.20	1.00	3	7	4	6
Southampton Away Stats		1-3-6	3.10	0.90	2.20	6	4	7	3

• 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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Sheffield United vs Southampton Lineups & Team News

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