Bramall Lane will host Saturday’s Championship derby as Sheffield United and Birmingham City go head to head in what promises to be an entertaining contest. The Blades will be looking to build on their FA Cup win over Mansfield and have looked solid defensively during pre-season. Matt Doherty and Romelle Donovan are among the notable summer arrivals, while Andre Brooks and Gustavo Hamer have departed. Sheffield United have won 50% of their last 10 matches, although their home record is less convincing, with only a 20% win rate and 2.40 goals conceded per game.
Birmingham City, meanwhile, will be hoping to make a positive start after an inconsistent run of late. The Blues have won 40% of their last 10 matches and have conceded exactly 1.00 goal per game on average. Their away record has been mixed, with just 20% victories, but they have scored in 80% of those fixtures. The H2H record is evenly balanced, with five Birmingham wins, four Sheffield United victories and five draws in 14 meetings.
As 79% of their previous meetings produced two or more goals, we are tempted to bet on Over 1.5 goals, alongside Over 0.5 goals first half and Draw.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 17:30.
What is our Sheffield United vs Birmingham City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sheffield United 1 - 1 Birmingham City
Sheffield United vs Birmingham City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Patrick Bamford @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Patrick Bamford @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Christoph Klarer @ 175 Odds
- European Handicap: Birmingham +1 @ -175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -175 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Sheff Utd to Win @ -138 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Sheff Utd - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferSheffield United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldlwwllwww | 1.60 |
| Home | ldwll | 0.80 |
| Away | lwwww | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 4.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 2.40 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.81 | 1.80 | 1.83 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.33 | 1.25 |
Birmingham City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwdwwddw | 1.50 |
| Home | lwwwd | 2.00 |
| Away | llddw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.32 | 1.54 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 1.28 | 1.43 |
Sheffield United vs Birmingham City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Sheffield United (29%)
14 Matches
Birmingham City (36%)
Sheffield United vs Birmingham City Past Results
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