Our Sheff Utd vs Birmingham Prediction: 1-1
Sheff Utd vs Birmingham in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 13, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Sheff Utd vs Birmingham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sheff Utd's Last Match – Sheff Utd vs Bristol City
Sheff Utd will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-4 England Championship defeat at the hands of Bristol City on August 9. In that match, Sheff Utd recorded 74% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheff Utd | 74% | 8 (6) | 2.34 | 76 |
Bristol City | 26% | 8 (5) | 1.33 | 34 |
Birmingham's Last Match – Birmingham vs Ipswich
Birmingham will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England Championship draw against Ipswich on August 8. In that match, Birmingham recorded 50% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | 50% | 11 (3) | 1.38 | 28 |
Ipswich | 50% | 6 (1) | 1.3 | 33 |
Sheff Utd vs Birmingham Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Birmingham average 1.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.