Prediction for match Sheffield United — Norwich, 09.12.2025

Match Analysis: Sheffield United vs Norwich City

In the English Championship on December 9, Sheffield United will face Norwich City. The odds for a Sheffield United win are 1.64, a draw is priced at 3.84, and a Norwich City victory is at 5.07. The probability of a Sheffield United win is 57.12%, a draw is 24.40%, and a Norwich City win is 18.48%. This setup confirms Sheffield United's status as the favorite in this matchup, with a noticeable percentage difference between the teams. The match promises to be interesting in terms of attacking football, considering the recent performances of both sides.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Sheffield United averaged 47.2% possession, 0.4 yellow cards, 7.6 fouls, and 2.8 offsides per match. Norwich City had similar stats: 47.2% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 8.4 fouls, and 2.8 offsides. Sheffield United's last three matches were as follows: December 6 - Sheffield United vs Stoke City - 4-0, November 29 - Leicester vs Sheffield United - 2-3, November 26 - Sheffield United vs Portsmouth - 3-0. Norwich City's last three matches ended as follows: December 6 - Watford vs Norwich City - 3-2, November 29 - Norwich City vs QPR - 3-1, November 25 - Norwich City vs Oxford United - 1-1. The last head-to-head meeting between the teams took place on January 18, 2025, and ended with a 2-0 win for Sheffield United.

Goals by Match Statistics

In a series of five matches, Sheffield United had over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 games, and Norwich City had the same - 4 out of 5 over 2.5. On average, Sheffield United scores 3 goals per game, while Norwich City scores 3.8, indicating high scoring potential for both teams. Sheffield United averages 2.6 goals scored per match and concedes 0.4, while Norwich City scores 1.6 and concedes 2.2. By halves, Sheffield United has over 1.5 goals in the first half in 2 out of 5 matches and over 1.5 in the second half in 3 out of 5. Norwich City has over 1.5 in the first half in 3 out of 5 and over 1.5 in the second half in 2 out of 5. Both teams most frequently score in the 31-45 minute interval (33% for each). Sheffield United concedes 50% of their goals in the first 15 minutes, while Norwich City concedes 29% in three different intervals: 0-15, 31-45, and 76-90. With these stats, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.78 seems justified: both teams regularly play high-scoring games, and their average goal figures support this choice.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Sheffield United averages 9.2 corners per game, and Norwich City averages 7.2. In a five-match series, both teams had over 9.5 corners in 4 out of 5 games. The line for corner totals is over 16.5 at 2.95 and under 16.5 at 1.34. This is noticeably higher than the average total of corners, so it makes more sense to consider lower totals if they appear closer to the match. Overall, both teams demonstrate a high tempo with flank deliveries, which could lead to a large number of corners in this match. A bet on over 9.5 corners would be logical, considering the statistics, but specific odds for this total are not available at the moment.