Sheffield United Cardiff City betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

The most likely scenario for this clash will be Sheffield United winning. In addition to the home club presenting more individual arguments, they also play at home, where they will have the warm support of their fans. It is important to highlight that Cardiff City has been going through a period of lower performance in tactical and exhibition terms. Therefore, it is expected that the home team will be able to demonstrate its superiority and end up securing the three points in this clash.
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Preview
Sheff Utd and Cardiff meet at Bramall Lane, in a match for the 43th round of the Championship. Sheffield United got an away win by (0‑2), in the last league head‑to‑head, played in 21‑12‑2024. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the home team, since they have a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the last 3 matches. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 09‑01‑2025, in a match for the FA Cup, Cardiff City won by (0‑1). The only goal of the match was scored by Cian Ashford (19' ). The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Sheff Utd presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis Sheff Utd

After 26 wins, 7 draws and 9 losses, the home team is in the 3rd position, havinf won 83 points so far. In the last match, they have lost in an away match against Plymouth Argyle by (2‑1), after in the previous match they have lost (0‑1) at home, against Millwall. This is a team that, oddly enough, has had better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. For the league, Sheff Utd won 17 points out of 30 possible points, after 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 home matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. 14 of their last 21 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals, so there is a tendency for few goals in their home matches. They have conceded the first goal in 12 of their 42 matches for this competition, and have only turned the score around in 2. In the last 21 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 16 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Sheffield United comes for this match unmotivated after their 2-1 defeat away to Plymouth: the team's only goal was scored by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. The home side usually plays in a 4-3-3 tactical formation, favoring a balanced style of play, with quick transitions and a focus on set pieces. In this tactical formation, the most influential players in attack are Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Callum O’Hare and Tom Cannon. When moving forward in the attack, the team tends to preferentially explore the left flank, taking advantage of the runs made by full-back Harrison Burrows. Oliver Arblaster, Harry Souttar, Sai Sachdev, Tom Davies and Rhys Norrington-Davies are all ruled out of the game with fitness problems.

Confirmed Lineup: Michael Cooper, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Rob Holding, Harrison Burrows, Gustavo Hamer, Vinicius Costa, Jesuran Rak-Sakyi, Sydie Peck, Hamza Choudhury, Rhian Brewster, Tyrese Campbell.
Coach: P. Heckingbottom.

Analysis Cardiff

The away team is currently in the 22th position of the league, with 42 points won, after 9 wins, 15 draws and 18 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Preston North End, by (2‑2). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Stoke City, by (0‑1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 29 conceded; against 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses at their stadium, with 15 goals scored and 20 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches Cardiff has a record of 2 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 30 possible. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 42 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 23 times and have only turned the score around in 1.

Cardiff City comes for this clash with a 0-1 defeat against Stoke City. The away club usually lines up in a 3-5-2, favoring an attacking style of play, with high pressure and quick transitions. In this tactical formation, the most dangerous players in the attacking sector are Callum Robinson and Yousef Salech. It is important to mention that midfielder Alex Robertson takes on the responsibility of organizing the team's offensive actions. Perry Ng, Jak Alnwick, Joe Ralls and Aaron Ramsey are all out for this game with fitness issues.

Confirmed Lineup: Ethan Horvath, Calum Chambers, William Fish, Alexander Robertson, Callum O'Dowda, Andy Rinomhota, Sivert Mannsverk, Will Alves, Yakou Meite, Yousef Salech, Ollie Tanner.
Coach: M. Hudson.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Sheff Utd vs Cardiff match, on 18 April 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Sheff Utd wins ⇒ bet available on betfair.

The Sheff Utd vs Cardiff on 18 April 2025 will be played at Sheffield, Bramall Lane.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Nigeria, for the Sheff Utd Cardiff match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Sheff Utd at with 69% of the tips.

 

Championship - 2024/2025

  • 100% 554 / 556 Games

  • Home team wins 45.67%
  • Draws 28.34%
  • Away team wins 25.99%
  • Over 1.5 70.94%
  • Over 2.5 44.58%
  • Over 3.5 21.66%
  • Goals 1359
  • Goals /match 2.45
  • Goals /match home 1.43
  • Goals /match away 1.02
  • Both teams score 50.18%
  • Goals after 80' 16.63%
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