Swansea City vs Sheffield United: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 22/08

Main prediction: Swansea City to win

Alternative tip: Swansea City to win and both to score

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Swansea City and Sheffield United meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 22/08 (Saturday), at Liberty Stadium, at 15:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Swansea City have won 3 time(s). Sheffield United have won 2. Swansea City are the favourites with a 39% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Swansea City vs Sheffield United.

Prediction for Swansea City vs Sheffield United

Overview Swansea City vs Sheffield United

Swansea City are favourites, with a 39% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 2.597. Swansea City Association Football Club Limited's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a The Sheffield United Football Club Limited win are 3.16 and a draw is 8.

In the EFL Championship, Swansea City have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, having Adam Uche Idah as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Sheffield United have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 0 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, and Michael Cooper as top scorer with 0 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Swansea City and Sheffield United

In 16 clashes, Sheffield United have the advantage over Swansea City: 8 win(s) against 5 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 03/04/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Sheffield United 3-3 Swansea City.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Swansea City vs Sheffield United, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Swansea City: current form

Swansea City have played only 1 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 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Adam Uche Idah (1 goal(s))

Sheffield United: current form

Meanwhile, Sheffield United have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Michael Cooper (0 goal(s))

Swansea City vs Sheffield United key players

In the EFL Championship, Adam Uche Idah carries Swansea City Association Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Žan Vipotnik, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Žan Vipotnik has 23 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.

Swansea City vs Sheffield United statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Swansea City have an average of 9 corners and 3 cards per match. Sheffield United have 10 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for Swansea City vs Sheffield United in the table below.

Swansea City

Home

WLWDW

VS

Sheffield United

Away

DWWLL

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 3
  PPG
  1
• 100%
  Wins
  0%
• 0%
  First to Score
  0%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 2
  Scored/game
  0
• 1
  Conceded/game
  0
• 0.01
  xG
  -0.45
• -0.25
  xGA
  0.19

Trends

• 100%
  Both Score
  0%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  100%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  100%

More tips for Swansea City vs Sheffield United

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Correct score prediction for Swansea City vs Sheffield United

Swansea City arrive with a better campaign and good attacking averages. Their favoritism in the odds reflects this. Probable score: Swansea City 2-1 Sheffield United. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Swansea City vs Sheffield United

Check out where to watch the live match between Sheffield United and Swansea City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Swansea City and Sheffield United

The line-ups for Swansea 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.

Swansea City Association Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

The Sheffield United Football Club Limited line-up

The Sheffield United starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Swansea City vs Sheffield United

Match: Swansea City vs Sheffield United

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 22/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Liberty Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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