Sheffield United face Cardiff City in the Championship on Sunday afternoon.
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Our 3 Predictions For Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
- 1st Prediction: Sheffield United to win 107/100
- 2nd Prediction: Sheffield United to win and both teams to score: no 5/2
- 3rd Prediction: Gustavo Hamer to score at any time 25/4
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1st Prediction For Cardiff City vs Sheffield United: Sheffield United to win 107/100
Sheffield United go into Saturday’s game as firm favourites, but predicting them to win is still relatively fruitful. Chris Wilder’s side have won four of their last five games, including an impressive victory against Sunderland, and currently sit three points clear at the top of the Championship. Cardiff, on the other hand, have not won any of their last seven games, dropping points against fellow strugglers Queens Park Rangers and Coventry City. The Blades not only have momentum on their side, but the raw quality of players like Jesrun Rak-Sakyi and Harrison Burrows should be too much for the Cardiff defence to match.
2nd Prediction For Cardiff City vs Sheffield United: Sheffield United to win and both teams to score: no 5/2
Not only do Sheffield United have attacking talent in abundance, but they also have a strong defensive shape which Cardiff’s attack will likely struggle to break down; hence predicting Sheffield United to win and both teams not to score could be wise. The away side have conceded just 11 goals in 21 Championship games which gives them the second-best defensive record in the league. Additionally, they have kept 14 clean sheets in those 21 games, the most of any team in the second tier. Goalkeeper and summer signing Mike Cooper has been pivotal to this defensive effort. He has the second-best save percentage in the league with 82% and he has prevented 5.6 goals this season, the third-best of any goalkeeper in the Championship. Cardiff City’s top scorer, Callum Robinson, has been very out of form recently, his last goal came at the start of November, and it is hard to see how anyone else breaks through the Blades’ defence.
3rd Prediction For Cardiff City vs Sheffield United: Gustavo Hamer to score at any time 25/4
Those wanting to take more of a calculated risk should look at predicting Gustavo Hamer to score. The 27-year-old has been used in a variety of different roles during his second season in Yorkshire and he has already scored five league goals this season, including one in his last game against Plymouth Argyle. The former Coventry City man has been one of the standout players in the Championship this season and he has been in particularly good form recently, picking up 4 goals and assists in his last five games whilst being used on the left-hand side of the pitch.
Best Odds For Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
| Bookmaker | Cardiff City | Draw | Sheffield United |
| 10Bet | 49/20 | 23/10 | 108/100 |
| Cosmobet | 249/100 | 53/25 | 53/50 |
| Myriadplay | 5/2 | 12/5 | 107/100 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Cardiff City are in the midst of a season of struggle and the last thing Omer Riza would want is to play league leaders Sheffield United. Riza will hope that his recent appointment as permanent first-team manager will provide his players with a bit of clarity and assuredness so that they can at least get a point on Saturday. For Chris Wilder, nothing less than three points will do for Sheffield United who cannot afford to drop points to relegation-battling sides whilst in a close race for promotion. He will take confidence from the fact that Sheffield United have beaten Cardiff in each of their last four encounters.
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Where To Watch Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
- Location: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
- Date: December 19th 2024
- TV Channel: N/A due to 3pm blackout rule
Probable Lineups For Cardiff City vs Sheffield United
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash? My football predictions experience envisages the following;
Cardiff City Lineup
- Lineup: J. Alnwick, J. Daland, C. Chambers, D. Goutas, A. Rinomhota, M. Siopis, J. Ralls, C. O’Dowda, A. El-Ghazi, C. Willock, Y. Meite
- Suspended/Injured: A. Ramsey, K. Etete, R. Tsunoda, D. Turnbull (all injured)
- Coach: Ömer Riza
Sheffield United Lineup
- Lineup: M. Cooper, A. Gilchrist, H. Souttar, J. Robinson, H. Burrows, S. Peck, T. Davies, G. Hamer, C. O’Hare, J. Rak-Sakyi, K. Moore
- Suspended/Injured: A. Ahmedhodzic, O. Arblaster, V. De Souza Costa (all injured)
- Coach: Chris Wilder
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Joining in 2023, Aryan specialises in predictions and National League content for The Real EFL.
