Cardiff City vs Sheffield United Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 29/08
The encounter between Cardiff City and Sheffield United is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 29/08.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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Sheffield United Win To Nil
Why we predict Sheffield United to win to nil
Our recommended bet is Sheffield United Win to Nil for the Cardiff City vs Sheffield United matchup.
Sheffield United are expected to deliver a composed performance, combining attacking efficiency with a strong defensive display. A clean-sheet victory for the visitors looks like a solid possibility.
Key Betting Insights
Cardiff City
Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 5 out of Cardiff City's last 5 matches
Sheffield United
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Sheffield United's last 5 matches
Sheffield United Win To Nil: 4/1
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Cardiff City Preview
Cardiff City has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 0 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 3 goals (1.5 per game) and conceded 3 (1.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Cardiff City has played 59 matches, scoring 111 goals (1.88 per match) and conceding 69 (1.17 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Cardiff City
Goals Scored:112
Goals Conceded:71
Average Goals Scored:1.87
Average Goals Conceded:1.18
Wins:34
Goal Difference:41
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Cardiff City
2 - 2
Sheffield United
D
25/08
Cardiff City
1 - 2
Norwich City
L
22/08
Derby County
2 - 2
Cardiff City
D
17/08
Cardiff City
1 - 1
Wrexham
D
08/08
Cardiff City
3 - 2
Swindon Town
W
Cardiff City to win the match: 7/4
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Sheffield United Preview
Across 2 EFL Championship matches, Sheffield United has posted 0 victories, 2 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 0 (0 per match) and conceded 0 (0 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Sheffield United has earned 19 wins from 51 matches across all competitions, scoring 73 goals (1.43 per match) and conceding 72 (1.41 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Sheffield United
Goals Scored:75
Goals Conceded:73
Average Goals Scored:1.44
Average Goals Conceded:1.4
Wins:20
Goal Difference:2
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Cardiff City
2 - 2
Sheffield United
D
25/08
Blackburn Rovers
1 - 2
Sheffield United
W
22/08
Swansea City
0 - 0
Sheffield United
D
15/08
Sheffield United
0 - 0
Birmingham City
D
09/08
Mansfield Town
0 - 3
Sheffield United
W
Sheffield United to win the match: 11/8
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Statistical Insights for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Cardiff City vs Sheffield United fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Cardiff City
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
D
W
L
1
Home
L
D
W
W
W
2
Away
D
L
W
D
D
1.2
Sheffield United
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
D
D
W
1.8
Home
D
L
L
W
D
1
Away
W
D
W
W
W
2.6
Home Win
2/1
32.26%
Favourite
Draw
5/6
54.56%
Away Win
4/1
20%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Cardiff City
11
last 5 matches
Sheffield United
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City scored +57% more goals than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.
Cardiff City and Sheffield United goals scored count, last 5 matches
Norwich City
1
Derby County
2
Wrexham
1
Swindon Town
3
Mansfield Town
4
2
Cardiff City
2
Blackburn Rovers
0
Swansea City
0
Birmingham City
3
Mansfield Town
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Goals Conceded
Cardiff City
12
last 5 matches
Sheffield United
3
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City conceded +300% more goals than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.
Cardiff City and Sheffield United goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Norwich City
2
Derby County
2
Wrexham
1
Swindon Town
2
Mansfield Town
5
2
Cardiff City
1
Blackburn Rovers
0
Swansea City
0
Birmingham City
0
Mansfield Town
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Key metrics
Corners
Cardiff City
35
last 5 matches
Sheffield United
14
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City received +150% more corners than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.
Cardiff City and Sheffield United corners count, last 5 matches
Norwich City
5
Derby County
7
Wrexham
9
Swindon Town
6
Mansfield Town
8
2
Cardiff City
4
Blackburn Rovers
3
Swansea City
2
Birmingham City
3
Mansfield Town
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Key metrics
Cards
Cardiff City
7
last 5 matches
Sheffield United
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City received +40% more cards than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.
Cardiff City and Sheffield United cards count, last 5 matches
Norwich City
3
Derby County
1
Wrexham
1
Swindon Town
1
Mansfield Town
1
2
Cardiff City
0
Blackburn Rovers
2
Swansea City
0
Birmingham City
1
Mansfield Town
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