Championship · Matchweek 1

Sheffield United FC vs Birmingham City FC Prediction

United Matchday prediction

Sheffield United FC win43%
Draw24%
Birmingham City FC win32%
Predicted score
1–1
Over 2.5 goals
57%
Under 2.5 goals
43%
BTTS yes
59%
Over 1.5 goals
80%
Over 3.5 goals
34%
BTTS no
41%
Expected goals
1.60 – 1.36

High confidence

Why the model favours this outcome

Home scoring numbers favour Sheffield United FC, who have created goals at an above-average rate in front of their own crowd. The model credits Birmingham City FC with an above-average away defensive record.

Most likely scorelines

  • 1111.3%
  • 219.0%
  • 108.3%
  • 127.7%
  • 017.0%
  • 206.6%
  • 226.1%
  • 005.2%

Model transparency

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

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