Sheffield United and Leicester face each other on Thursday 01.01.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sheffield United's home ground, the Bramall Lane.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sheffield United and Leicester, 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.
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Sheffield United preview
Sheffield United heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 23 matches, The Blades secured 8 victories, 2 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.13 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sheffield United's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 40 victories so far.
Sheffield United has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 108 goals, of which 31 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.35 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gustavo Hamer, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Gustavo Hamer has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Sheffield United has conceded 36 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.57 per game) and 81 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.05 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Leicester preview
Leicester comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.35 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 16 draws, and 35 losses.
Leicester City's attack has been highly effective, scoring 82 goals during this period. Of that total, 32 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.39 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.21.
Leicester City's offensive system is led by Jamie Vardy, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu. The forward has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.43 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 125 goals in 68 matches, averaging 1.84 per match.
Head to head: Sheffield United vs Leicester
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L D |
1.13 |
| Home | W D W W D |
1.27 |
| Away | W L L W W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 36% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 2.45 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.36 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.09 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 36% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 45% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 27% | 42% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 55% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.82 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.2 | 1.54 |
Leicester
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W D |
1.35 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.45 |
| Away | L D W L W |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 36% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.55 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.39 | 1.36 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.18 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 18% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 64% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.46 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.24 | 1.64 |
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