Southampton and Sheffield United face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship derby, with 2-2 our predicted outcome. Southampton aim to recover from their 2-1 defeat to Hull City, but Tonda Eckert's side remain strong at St. Mary’s with 1.60 points per home game and a 40% home win rate. The Saints have been involved in high-scoring encounters, averaging 3.10 goals per match, with BTTS landing in 80% of their league fixtures. They score 1.60 goals per home game, but their defensive inconsistency (1.20 conceded at home) continues to hold them back, as shown by just 20% clean sheets.
Sheffield United travel south weakened by the suspensions of Soumare and Tanganga, a major blow given their recent defensive fragility. Still, the Blades arrive with decent form (LWWLL, 1.60 PPG) and an impressive scoring rate of 2.20 goals per match, boosted by 2.80 goals per game at home and 1.60 away. However, conceding 2.20 goals per away match and keeping 0% clean sheets away makes this a tough assignment.
Southampton dominate the H2H with 5 wins in 9 meetings, and with both sides regularly involved in open games, another lively contest is expected. As Southampton average 3.10 goals and Sheffield United 3.90, we believe that there is big value in betting on Over 2.5 goals, alongside BTTS and Over 3.5 goals.
This Championship match will be played on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Southampton vs Sheffield United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Southampton 2 - 2 Sheffield United
Southampton vs Sheffield United Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Adam Armstrong @ 140 Odds
- To be booked: Flynn Downes @ 160 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferSouthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddlwl | 1.20 |
| Home | wwddl | 1.60 |
| Away | lldlw | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.80 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.68 | 1.79 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.66 | 1.47 | 1.85 |
Sheffield United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwll | 1.60 |
| Home | wdwwl | 2.00 |
| Away | wllwl | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 4.00 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.80 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.70 | 2.07 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.28 | 1.00 | 1.56 |
Southampton vs Sheffield United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Southampton (56%)
9 Matches
Sheffield United (22%)
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