Our Sheff Utd vs Southampton Prediction: 2-1
Sheff Utd vs Southampton in the England Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 30, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Sheff Utd vs Southampton 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 – Oxford Utd vs Sheff Utd
Sheff Utd must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England Championship victory over Oxford Utd in their last outing. In that match, Sheff Utd had 44% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oxford Utd | 56% | 6 (2) | 1.1 | 72 |
 Sheff Utd | 44% | 4 (2) | 0.48 | 50 |
Southampton's Last Match – Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Southampton will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England Championship share of the spoils with Middlesbrough on September 27. In that match, Southampton controlled 55% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 55% | 8 (2) | 0.77 | 31 |
 Middlesbrough | 45% | 5 (1) | 0.3 | 39 |
Sheff Utd vs Southampton Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 1.26 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Southampton average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Sheff Utd 9-19
Southampton 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Sheff Utd to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.2
Southampton to win: @2.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Sheff Utd (4-2-3-1) : Michael Cooper, Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Ben Mee, Chiedozie Ogbene, Tom Davies, Sydie Peck, Harrison Burrows, Callum O`Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Tyrese Campbell
Southampton (4-2-3-1) : Alex McCarthy, Ronnie Edwards, Nathan Wood, Joshua Quarshie, Ryan Manning, Caspar Jander, Shea Charles, Tom Fellows, Finn Azaz, Adam Armstrong, Ross Stewart
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