Our Sheff Utd vs Leicester Prediction: 2-1
Sheff Utd vs Leicester in the England Championship is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Sheff Utd vs Leicester 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 – Stoke vs Sheff Utd
Sheff Utd will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England Championship victory over Stoke on December 29. In that match, Sheff Utd saw 47% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stoke | 53% | 7 (2) | 0.52 | 46 |
 Sheff Utd | 47% | 9 (3) | 2.05 | 36 |
Leicester's Last Match – Leicester vs Derby
Leicester will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England Championship triumph against Derby on December 29. In that match, Leicester controlled 45% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leicester | 45% | 7 (2) | 0.87 | 44 |
 Derby | 55% | 6 (2) | 0.43 | 38 |
Sheff Utd vs Leicester Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Leicester average 1.8 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Sheff Utd 22-11
Leicester 18-19
What are the odds for this match?
Sheff Utd to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.6
Leicester to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Sheff Utd (4-2-3-1) : Michael Cooper, Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Sam McCallum, Elhadji Djibril Soumare, Jairo Riedewald, Andre Brooks, Callum O`Hare, Thomas Cannon, Patrick Bamford
Leicester (4-2-3-1) : Jakub Stolarczyk, Ricardo Pereira, Ben Nelson, Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas, Oliver Skipp, Jordan James, Issahaku Fatawu, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Stephy Mavididi, Silko Thomas