Cardiff City vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Cardiff City

D L L D D

24th place in England Championship

0-2

21/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield United

L L W L W

3rd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United on 21 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cardiff City vs Sheffield United preview before placing your bet.

Cardiff City are currently 24th with 44 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield United sit 3rd with 90 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sheffield United to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Sheffield United, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Cardiff City have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-12-21

Cardiff City vs Sheffield United - Prediction & Odds

Cardiff City

Sheffield United

2024-12-21 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

15/04/2023 07:30

Sheffield United

4 - 1

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

12/11/2022 11:00

Cardiff City

0 - 1

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

23/04/2022 10:00

Sheffield United

1 - 0

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

04/12/2021 11:00

Cardiff City

2 - 3

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

02/04/2018 14:45

Sheffield United

1 - 1

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

15/08/2017 14:45

Cardiff City

2 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

Cardiff City

17%

Draw

17%

Sheffield United

67%

Cardiff City Last 6 matches

14/12/2024 11:00

Stoke City 2 - 2 Cardiff City ENG LCH

11/12/2024 15:45

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Preston North End ENG LCH

30/11/2024 11:00

Coventry City 2 - 2 Cardiff City ENG LCH

27/11/2024 15:45

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

23/11/2024 08:30

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Cardiff City ENG LCH

09/11/2024 08:30

Cardiff City 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sheffield United

14/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield United 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

11/12/2024 15:45

Millwall 0 - 1 Sheffield United ENG LCH

08/12/2024 11:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 2 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

29/11/2024 16:00

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

26/11/2024 15:45

Sheffield United 3 - 0 Oxford United ENG LCH

23/11/2024 08:30

Coventry City 2 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Cardiff City

Sheffield United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.45

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

19 (41%)27 (59%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

29 (59%)20 (41%)

Cardiff City

Recent matches

Sheffield United

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cardiff City

Sheffield United

Shots

Cardiff City

Total shots

12.37 avg / game

Blocked

124 total

Avg. 3.54

Sheffield United

Total shots

12.88 avg / game

Blocked

175 total

Avg. 5.00

Cardiff City Pass Sheffield United

Total passes

17113

Avg. 372 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

20549

Avg. 428 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cardiff City

Played games

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.49

4.80

221

Corners

271

5.53

22.26

1024

Throw-ins

974

19.88

2.04

Offsides

1.57

2.83

130

GK saves

123

2.51

Cardiff City

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.72

2.02

0.09

0.04

11.65

536

Fouls

534

10.90

17.48

804

Tackles

791

16.14

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Cardiff City vs Sheffield United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United on 21 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cardiff City vs Sheffield United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cardiff City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Cardiff City and Sheffield United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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