Championship
— Matchday 1
Sheffield United
vs
Birmingham
1X2
Sheffield United
53.9%
Draw
25.1%
Birmingham
21%
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
56%
Under 2.5
44%
BTTS
Both Score
56.9%
No
43.1%
Model Reasoning
Sheffield United favoured (54%)
Key factors:
• The model expects Sheffield United to create significantly more chances (1.8 xG vs 1.1 xG).
• Birmingham's defence is depleted with 2 defender(s) missing.
• Playing at home is a factor in Sheffield United's favour.
• Birmingham arrive in excellent form, unbeaten in 5 of their last 5.
• Sheffield United have a solid attacking output.
Most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Sheffield United
W
W
L
L
W
Birmingham
W
D
W
W
D
Squad News
Sheffield United
- Injured Jamie Shackleton Defender · Foot injury
Birmingham
- Injured Ethan Laird Defender · Hamstring injury
- Injured Lee Buchanan Defender · Cruciate ligament injury
- Injured Marc Leonard Midfielder · Achilles tendon rupture
Season Stats
0
Played
0
0
Points
0
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
+0
Goal Diff
+0
0
Clean Sheets
0
Head to Head
1 match played
Sheffield United
Draws
Birmingham
Last meeting (20 Dec 2025): 3-0