Prediction for match Sheffield United — Leicester, 01.01.2026

Match Analysis: Sheffield United vs Leicester

In the English Championship match on January 1, 2026, Sheffield United will face Leicester. The odds favor Sheffield United as the favorite with 1.92, a draw at 3.54, and a Leicester victory at 3.79. Probability-wise: Sheffield United - 48.81%, Draw - 26.47%, Leicester - 24.72%. This suggests Sheffield United has a higher potential in this matchup, although Leicester has the ability to challenge, given their attacking stats in recent matches. Bookmakers' expectations for the totals are also quite high, reflected in the odds for the over lines.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Sheffield United has an average possession of 51.4%, with 1.4 yellow cards, 8.8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Leicester is slightly behind in possession at 45.6%, but commits more fouls (12.2) and receives more yellow cards (2 on average), with 1.4 offsides per match. Recent matches for Sheffield United: December 29, 2025 - Stoke City 1-2 Sheffield United, December 26, 2025 - Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United, December 20, 2025 - Sheffield United 3-0 Birmingham. For Leicester: December 29, 2025 - Leicester 2-1 Derby County, December 26, 2025 - Leicester 1-2 Watford, December 20, 2025 - QPR 4-1 Leicester. In their last head-to-head on November 29, 2025, Leicester lost to Sheffield United 2-3.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Sheffield United has seen the total over 2.5 goals three times, while Leicester has hit this mark in all five. Average goals per game are high: 3.6 for Sheffield United and 3.8 for Leicester. Both teams score 1.8 goals per match, with Sheffield United conceding 1.8 and Leicester 2. By halves: Sheffield United exceeded 1.5 goals in the first half twice out of five, and four times in the second half. Leicester's first halves are consistently high-scoring - five out of five over 1.5, and three out of five in the second half. Goal intervals: Sheffield United most frequently scores between 46-60 minutes (33%), conceding in two intervals - 0-15 and 46-60 (33% each). Leicester scores early (0-15 - 33%) and at the end of the first half (31-45 - 33%), conceding most often in three intervals: 31-45, 61-75, and 76-90 (25% each). Overall, both teams show a strong over-profile, especially Leicester, where the total over 2.5 has hit in each of the last five matches. This makes a bet on the total over 2.5 at 1.88 a primary consideration, given both teams' high scoring and timing support.

Corner Totals Analysis

Sheffield United averages 4.8 corners per match, Leicester 4. In their last five matches, both teams have seen the total over 9.5 corners three times. Among available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (8.8) is 9.5: over 9.5 corners - 1.58, under 9.5 - 2.21. For corner outcomes, Sheffield United is favored at 1.36. Considering the average figures and the frequency of the 9.5 total being surpassed, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical for this match. Both teams can create chances and earn corners, further supporting the choice for the higher total.

Sportwars.net Prediction for Sheffield United vs Leicester, 2026-01-01 - Total over 2.5 goals, odds 1.88. Correct score: 2:1, odds 8.00.