Sheffield United vs Cardiff City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 January

Sheffield United

W L D L W

No standing data

0-1

09/01/2025 15:00

Cardiff City

D D W L L

No standing data

England FA Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield United vs Cardiff City on 09 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sheffield United vs Cardiff City preview before placing your bet.

Our algorithm prediction: Sheffield United to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors Sheffield United, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Cardiff City have no wins, 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

15:00

2025-01-09

Sheffield United vs Cardiff City - Prediction & Odds

Sheffield United

Cardiff City

2025-01-09 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 09/01/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Sheffield United and Cardiff City in the England FA Cup football standings for the 2024-2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

21/12/2024 11:00

Cardiff City

0 - 2

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

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

Sheffield United

83%

Draw

17%

Cardiff City

Sheffield United Last 6 matches

04/01/2025 11:00

Watford 1 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

01/01/2025 16:00

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 Sheffield United ENG LCH

29/12/2024 08:30

Sheffield United 1 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

26/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield United 0 - 2 Burnley ENG LCH

21/12/2024 11:00

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield United 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cardiff City

04/01/2025 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Cardiff City ENG LCH

01/01/2025 11:00

Cardiff City 1 - 1 Coventry City ENG LCH

29/12/2024 11:00

Watford 1 - 2 Cardiff City ENG LCH

26/12/2024 11:00

Oxford United 3 - 2 Cardiff City ENG LCH

21/12/2024 11:00

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Stoke City 2 - 2 Cardiff City ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England FA Cup

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

Played games

Sheffield United

Cardiff City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.00

Scored

Avg. per game

0.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)1 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (33%)2 (67%)

Sheffield United

Recent matches

Cardiff City

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)2 1(33%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 1(100%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)2 1(33%)

/Yes

(0%)0 1(100%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)1 2(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sheffield United

Cardiff City

Shots

Sheffield United

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

5 total

Avg. 5.00

Cardiff City

Total shots

12.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. 0.00

Sheffield United Pass Cardiff City

Total passes

479

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

1182

Avg. 394 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

41%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sheffield United

Played games

Cardiff City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.33

5.00

Corners

3.33

23.00

Throw-ins

16.33

2.00

Offsides

2.00

3.00

GK saves

5.33

Sheffield United

DISCIPLINARY

Cardiff City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

1.33

0.00

0.00

10.00

Fouls

13.00

16.00

Tackles

19.33

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Sheffield United vs Cardiff City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield United vs Cardiff City on 09 January 2025 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 FA Cup 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.

Sheffield United vs Cardiff City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sheffield United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cardiff City'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 FA Cup 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 FA Cup standings and the England FA Cup form table to understand exactly where Sheffield United and Cardiff City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England FA Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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