Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United | Prediction | EFL Cup | 16/09

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16 Sept 2026 14:45

Fleetwood Town and Sheffield United face each other on Wednesday 09.16.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a EFL Cup 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Fleetwood Town's home ground, the Highbury Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Fishermen and The Sheffield United Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

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Our prediction is: Sheffield United win or draw

Even though Sheffield United will be the away side in this matchup, we do not expect them to go down in defeat. We recommend betting on Sheffield United to win or draw in the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw will win the bet.

Sheffield United does have its share of flaws, but Fleetwood Town has also looked quite vulnerable of late, and not even being at home might be enough for them to avoid dropping points to Sheffield United.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Analyzing what sports betting sites offer us in terms of markets for this match between Fleetwood Town and Sheffield United, it's clear that the best betting option is the Both Teams to Score market (which has odds of 1.59). In other words, this is our ideal recommendation for betting on today's match.

Fleetwood Town preview

Fleetwood Town heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Cup: in 2 matches, The Fishermen secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Cod Army's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.

Fleetwood Town has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 88 goals, of which 5 were scored in the EFL Cup, resulting in an average of 2.5 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Ryan Graydon, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ryan Graydon has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, Fleetwood Town has conceded 0 goals in the EFL Cup (an average of 0 per game) and 76 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.21 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Fleetwood Town's Latest Results

Sheffield United preview

Sheffield United comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the EFL Cup. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 22 wins, 9 draws, and 25 losses.

The Sheffield United Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 83 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the EFL Cup, with an average of 2.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.48.

The Blades's offensive system is led by Patrick Bamford, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gustavo Hamer. The midfielder has contributed with 12 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 81 goals in 56 matches, averaging 1.45 per match.

Sheffield United's Latest Results