Sheffield Utd vs Birmingham: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Sheffield Utd vs Birmingham
• Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Bramall Lane

Sheffield Utd are coming into this match with a strong run of form, having won three out of their last five games. Their recent victories against Leicester and Stoke City show they can dominate at home, which bodes well for this fixture. With a solid defensive line and the attacking prowess of Bamford and Campbell, they should be able to control the game and create plenty of scoring opportunities.

Birmingham, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results, with only one win in their last five matches. Their recent draw against Charlton suggests they can hold their own, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal to challenge Sheffield Utd. The absence of key players due to injuries might hinder their performance, but if they can keep it tight at the back, they might just nick a result.

Sheffield Utd have been in fine fettle lately, securing three wins in their last five outings. Their most recent loss to West Brom was a blip, but prior to that, they smashed Stoke City 4-0 at home and edged out Leicester 3-2 away. This run of form should give them plenty of confidence heading into this match, and they'll be looking to continue their winning streak at home.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs West Brom (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Stoke City (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Leicester (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Portsmouth (H)

Birmingham's form has been less convincing, with just one win in their last five games. Their recent draw against Charlton at home shows they can be competitive, but losses to QPR and Southampton highlight their struggles on the road. They'll need to step up their game if they want to get anything from this match against a confident Sheffield Utd side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Charlton (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs QPR (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Watford (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs West Brom (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams shows a closely contested rivalry. Sheffield Utd have won two of the last five encounters, with Birmingham having also claimed two victories and one draw. The most recent meeting in the League Cup saw Birmingham triumph 2-1, but Sheffield Utd have had the upper hand in the league fixtures, winning two of the last three. This suggests that while Birmingham can cause an upset, Sheffield Utd are more likely to come out on top.

Recent Results

• Birmingham 2-1 Sheffield Utd (13 Aug 2025) - League Cup

• Birmingham 1-2 Sheffield Utd (08 May 2023)

• Sheffield Utd 1-1 Birmingham (01 Oct 2022)

• Birmingham 1-2 Sheffield Utd (04 Feb 2022)

• Sheffield Utd 0-1 Birmingham (07 Aug 2021)

• Tom Davies (Calf) – Out

• Chiedozie Ogbene (Hamstring) – Out

• Ben Godfrey (Knee) – Out

• Ben Mee (Hand) - Out

• Sydie Peck (Calf) - Out

• Ethan Laird (Hamstring) – Out

• Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Out

• Scott Wright (Knee) – Out

• James Beadle (Ankle) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Seriki (DF), McGuinness (DF), Tanganga (DF), Burrows (DF), Brooks (MF), Soumare (MF), Riedewald (MF), Hamer (MF), Bamford (AT), Campbell (AT)

Sheffield Utd are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Cooper in goal and a back four of Seriki, McGuinness, Tanganga, and Burrows. This setup should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while giving Brooks, Soumare, Riedewald, and Hamer the freedom to control the midfield and feed the ball to forwards Bamford and Campbell.

• Predicted lineup: Allsop (GK), Iwata (DF), Neumann (DF), Klarer (DF), Cochrane (DF), Doyle (MF), Seung-Ho (MF), Roberts (MF), Stansfield (MF), Gray (MF), Ducksch (AT)

Birmingham are likely to stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Allsop between the sticks and a backline of Iwata, Neumann, Klarer, and Cochrane. This should provide a strong defensive base, allowing Doyle and Seung-Ho to anchor the midfield and support the attacking quartet of Roberts, Stansfield, Gray, and Ducksch.

• Campbell vs Klarer: Campbell's pace and movement will test Klarer's defensive skills.

• Soumare vs Stansfield: Soumare's control in midfield will be crucial against Stansfield's creativity.

• Bamford (Sheffield Utd): Bamford's goal-scoring ability will be vital for Sheffield Utd's attack.

• Ducksch (Birmingham): Ducksch's finishing could be the key to Birmingham getting a result.

Sheffield Utd vs Birmingham at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, 20 December 2025, isn't being broadcast live for viewers in the UK.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Sheffield Utd 2-1 Birmingham.

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