Main prediction: Sheffield United to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance Sheffield United
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Cardiff City and Sheffield United meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 29/08 (Saturday), at Cardiff City Stadium, at 15:00.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Cardiff City have won 1 time(s). Sheffield United have won 3. Sheffield United are the favourites with a 36% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
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Prediction for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
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Overview Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United go in as favourites, with odds of 2.76 and a 36% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 7 win(s) for The Sheffield United Football Club Limited against 7 for Cardiff City Football Club Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the English Championship, Cardiff City have accumulated 0 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. Yousef Salech leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Sheffield United have accumulated 0 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, with Michael Cooper as top scorer with 0 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Cardiff City and Sheffield United
In 15 clashes, Sheffield United have the advantage over Cardiff City: 7 win(s) against 4 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 18/04/2025, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Sheffield United 2-0 Cardiff City.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Cardiff City: current form
Cardiff City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
0 win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Yousef Salech (1 goal(s))
Sheffield United: current form
Meanwhile, Sheffield United have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Michael Cooper (0 goal(s))
Cardiff City vs Sheffield United key players
In the EFL Championship, Yousef Salech carries Cardiff City Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Rubin Colwill, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Yousef Salech has 14 goal(s).
Sheffield United have not yet scored in the EFL Championship.
In the season, Patrick Bamford already appears with 12 goal(s), but their account in the league remains at zero.
Cardiff City vs Sheffield United statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Cardiff City have an average of 16 corners and 1 cards per match. Sheffield United have 9.5 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United in the table below.
Cardiff City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W L |
1 |
| Home | L D W W W |
2 |
| Away | D L W D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.37 | 1.88 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.87 | 1.8 |
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | D L L W D |
1 |
| Away | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.91 | 0.55 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 1.19 | 0.97 |
More tips for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
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Correct score prediction for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Cardiff City 0-1 Sheffield United. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
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Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Cardiff City and Sheffield United
The line-ups for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Cardiff City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Nathan Trott
Goalkeeper
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3
Joel Bagan
Defender
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14
David Turnbull
Midfielder
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16
Chris Willock
Forward
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18
Alexander Robertson
Midfielder
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27
Joel Colwill
Midfielder
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38
Perry Ng
Defender
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39
Isaak Davies
Forward
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40
Noah Anyadike
Midfielder
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44
Ronan Kpakio
Defender
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47
Callum Robinson
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
The Sheffield United Football Club Limited line-up
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2
Matt Doherty
Defender
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7
Joe Rothwell
Midfielder
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9
Thomas Cannon
Forward
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11
Romelle Donovan
Forward
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17
Adam Davies
Goalkeeper
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23
Tyrese Campbell
Forward
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25
Mark McGuinness
Defender
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30
Rhys Norrington-Davies
Defender
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33
Jamal Baptiste
Defender
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34
Louie Marsh
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44
Jaïro Riedewald
Midfielder
The Sheffield United starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
Match: Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 29/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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