Sheffield United vs Leicester City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield United vs Leicester City on 01 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sheffield United vs Leicester City preview before placing your bet.

Sheffield United vs Leicester City: Starting Lineups Time : 01/01/2026 13:30

Sheffield United
3 - 1
Finished
Leicester City
88' event Callum OHare
86' event Harrison Burrows / Sam McCallum
85' event Tahith Chong / Thomas Cannon
85' event Oliver Arblaster / El Hadji Soumare
84' event Femi Seriki
76' event Gustavo Hamer / Andrew Brooks
60' event Tyrese Campbell / Patrick Bamford
52' event Thomas Cannon
36' event Japhet Tanganga
event 90+1' Jordan James
event 68' Louis Page / Bobby Reid
event 68' Jeremy Monga / Stephy Mavididi
event 65' Stephy Mavididi
event 57' Jordan Ayew / Silko Thomas
event 57' Hamza Choudhury / Oliver Skipp
event 26' Issahaku Fataw
88' event Callum OHare
event 90+1' Jordan James
86' event Harrison Burrows / Sam McCallum
event 68' Louis Page / Bobby Reid
85' event Tahith Chong / Thomas Cannon
event 68' Jeremy Monga / Stephy Mavididi
85' event Oliver Arblaster / El Hadji Soumare
event 65' Stephy Mavididi
84' event Femi Seriki
event 57' Jordan Ayew / Silko Thomas
76' event Gustavo Hamer / Andrew Brooks
event 57' Hamza Choudhury / Oliver Skipp
60' event Tyrese Campbell / Patrick Bamford
event 26' Issahaku Fataw
52' event Thomas Cannon
36' event Japhet Tanganga
Sheffield United Sheffield United
Substitutions
#8 Gustavo Hamer
#24 Tahith Chong
#14 Harrison Burrows
#23 Tyrese Campbell
#4 Oliver Arblaster
#25 Mark McGuinness
#28 Alex Matos
#9 Danny Ings
#17 Adam Davies
Sheffield United Sheffield United Leicester City Leicester City
13Shots6
5Shots on Goal1
13Fouls10
7Corner Kick3
10Free kick13
2Offside5
1Yellow card2
1Aerial11
0Save3
30Successful Tackles24
4Interceptions11
30Long pass17
3Assist1
4Successful center1
4Shots off goal4
22Head Success12
4Blocked1
20Tackle15
7Dribbles4
22Throw-in27
454Passes349
140Attacks72
56Dangerous attacks29
5Corner Kicks(HT)1
2BigChances0
10ShotsInsideBox2
3ShotsOutsideBox4
67DuelsWon52
2.4ExpectedGoals0.21
1.6xGOpenPlay0.17
2.4xGNonPenalty0.21
2.3xGOT0.12
34Touches In Opposition Box12
15AccurateCrosses12
45GroundDuelsWon40
22AerialDuelsWon12
23Clearances37
Leicester City Leicester City
Substitutions
#9 Jordan Ayew
#28 Jeremy Monga
#17 Hamza Choudhury
#25 Louis Page
#31 Asmir Begovic
#23 Jannik Vestergaard
#20 Patson Daka
#27 Wanya Marcal-Madivadua
#56 Olabade Aluko
Commentary
90+1' Goal! Jordan James - Leicester City
88' Goal! Callum OHare - Sheffield United
86' Sheffield United — substitution: Harrison Burrows / Sam McCallum
85' Sheffield United — substitution: Tahith Chong / Thomas Cannon
85' Sheffield United — substitution: Oliver Arblaster / El Hadji Soumare
84' Femi Seriki - Sheffield United receive a yellow card
76' Sheffield United — substitution: Gustavo Hamer / Andrew Brooks
68' Leicester City — substitution: Louis Page / Bobby Reid
68' Leicester City — substitution: Jeremy Monga / Stephy Mavididi
65' Stephy Mavididi - Leicester City receive a yellow card
60' Sheffield United — substitution: Tyrese Campbell / Patrick Bamford
57' Leicester City — substitution: Jordan Ayew / Silko Thomas
57' Leicester City — substitution: Hamza Choudhury / Oliver Skipp
52' Goal! Thomas Cannon - Sheffield United
36' Goal! Japhet Tanganga - Sheffield United
26' Issahaku Fataw - Leicester City receive a yellow card

How We Build the Sheffield United vs Leicester City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield United vs Leicester City on 01 January 2026 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 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Sheffield United and Leicester 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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