Sheffield United vs Birmingham City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 15/08
England - EFL Championship
Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Sheffield United
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Sheffield United, but the English Championship hasn't started yet.
That changes this Saturday, 15/08, at 17:30, at Bramall Lane (Beautiful Downtown Bramall Lane). The opponent for the opening match is Birmingham City.
Sheffield United arrive at the league opener with 19 win(s) and 73 goals this season. Meanwhile, Birmingham City have 20 win(s) and 64 goals. Sheffield United have a 38% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.75
Confidence
61%
Last updated: 11-08-2026
Overview Sheffield United vs Birmingham City
Sheffield United are favourites, with a 38% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Birmingham City Football Club Limited win are at 3.09 and a draw at 3.48.
Sheffield United and Birmingham City have not yet played any matches in the EFL Championship.
Head-to-head between Sheffield United and Birmingham City
In 14 clashes, Birmingham City have the advantage over Sheffield United: 5 win(s) against 4 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/03/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Birmingham City 1-1 Sheffield United.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
Check out all the predictions for the EFL Championship and see all the analysis before you bet.
Sheffield United: current form
Sheffield United have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, but have played 49 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the English Championship:
19 win(s), 6 draw(s), 24 defeat(s)
73 goals scored (1.49 per match)
Top scorer: Patrick Bamford (12 goal(s))
- 24/10/2026Sheffield UnitedDerby CountyD1124/10/2026ChampionshipSheffield United
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Derby County1 - 1D - 17/10/2026Bristol CitySheffield UnitedW0117/10/2026ChampionshipBristol City
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Sheffield United0 - 1W - 14/10/2026PortsmouthSheffield UnitedL3214/10/2026ChampionshipPortsmouth
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Sheffield United3 - 2L - 10/10/2026Sheffield UnitedLincoln CityW3010/10/2026ChampionshipSheffield United
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Lincoln City3 - 0W - 19/09/2026Stoke CitySheffield UnitedL2119/09/2026ChampionshipStoke City
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Sheffield United2 - 1L
Birmingham City: current form
On the other side, Birmingham City have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship 2026/27, but have played 51 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
20 win(s), 14 draw(s), 17 defeat(s)
64 goals scored (1.25 per match)
Top scorer: Jay Stansfield (10 goal(s))
- 24/10/2026Cardiff CityBirmingham CityL1024/10/2026ChampionshipCardiff City
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Birmingham City1 - 0L - 17/10/2026Birmingham CityQueens Park RangersW3017/10/2026ChampionshipBirmingham City
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Queens Park Rangers3 - 0W - 13/10/2026Birmingham CityPreston North EndW4013/10/2026ChampionshipBirmingham City
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Preston North End4 - 0W - 10/10/2026West BromwichBirmingham CityW0110/10/2026ChampionshipWest Bromwich
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Birmingham City0 - 1W - 19/09/2026Birmingham CityMiddlesbroughD2219/09/2026ChampionshipBirmingham City
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Middlesbrough2 - 2D
Sheffield United vs Birmingham City key players
Sheffield United have not yet taken to the pitch in the EFL Championship, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Patrick Bamford is already leading the way with 12 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Birmingham City have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Jay Stansfield already has 10 goal(s).
Sheffield United vs Birmingham City statistics in the EFL Championship
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City already show something. Sheffield United have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Birmingham City have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City in the table below.
Sheffield United
Home
Birmingham City
Away
Points & Results
- PPG00
- 0%Wins0%
- 0%First to Score0%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game00
- Conceded/game00
- xG00
- xGA00
Trends
- 0%Both Score0%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City in the EFL Championship:
Our prediction is: Birmingham City win or draw
Even though Birmingham City will be the away side in this matchup, we do not expect them to go down in defeat. We recommend betting on Birmingham City to win or draw in the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw will win the bet.
Birmingham City does have its share of flaws, but Sheffield United has also looked quite vulnerable of late, and not even being at home might be enough for them to avoid dropping points to Birmingham City.
Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners
After analysing the odds in the different markets, our best betting tip for this match is on the corners market and taking the total to go under 9.5 corners.
We anticipate Sheffield United vs Birmingham City to be quite a controlled match with the main action concentrated in the middle of the pitch. That should limit the number of opportunities for corners, and so the odds of 1.98 for 9 corners or fewer looks quite attractive.
Correct score prediction for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City
Both teams rarely concede goals. Sheffield United hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Sheffield United 1-0 Birmingham City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Sheffield United vs Birmingham City
Check out where to watch the live match between Birmingham City and Sheffield United:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sheffield United and Birmingham City
The line-ups for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City 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.
The Sheffield United Football Club Limited line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Birmingham City Football Club Limited line-up
The Birmingham City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City
Match: Sheffield United vs Birmingham City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 15/08/2026
Time: 17:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Bramall Lane (Beautiful Downtown Bramall Lane)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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