Championship · Matchweek 3

Cardiff City FC vs Sheffield United FC Prediction

United Matchday prediction

Cardiff City FC win43%
Draw24%
Sheffield United FC win33%
Predicted score
1–1
Over 2.5 goals
59%
Under 2.5 goals
41%
BTTS yes
61%
Over 1.5 goals
81%
Over 3.5 goals
36%
BTTS no
39%
Expected goals
1.64 – 1.40

Low confidence

Why the model favours this outcome

Sheffield United FC carry an above-average away scoring record into the fixture. The model expects a relatively open scoring environment in this match. Sheffield United FC arrive in stronger recent form, which the model weights alongside season-long numbers. Sample size is still small this season, so the model leans more heavily on longer-term ratings and lowers its confidence accordingly.

Most likely scorelines

  • 1111.0%
  • 219.0%
  • 107.9%
  • 127.7%
  • 016.7%
  • 206.4%
  • 226.3%
  • 314.9%

Model transparency

Model: UM Prediction Model v1.0
Generated: 13 August 2026
Last updated: 13 August 2026
Status: Live

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