Birmingham City vs Sheffield United: match statistics
Birmingham City presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +14 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.78 goals per game at home, with only 6% of matches ending without a goal scored, evidencing an effective offense. Sheffield United fares much worse in away games - a 58% loss rate, a negative goal difference of -7, and failing to score in as many as 37% of their matches. Additionally, the visitors concede an average of 1.58 goals on the road, which could be crucial given Birmingham's solid goal-scoring form. Expected goals (xG) statistics also favor the hosts (1.91 vs 1.24), and their advantage in ball possession (56% vs 47%) suggests they will control the game. Considering all these factors, Birmingham City has a clear edge and should win this encounter.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Birmingham City played against Sheffield United in Championship (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Birmingham City has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sheffield United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Birmingham City scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.27. Sheffield United scores 1.41 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Birmingham City's games and 51% of Sheffield United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 49% and 57%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Birmingham City has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.48 per game. Birmingham City takes 13.9 shots per game, while Sheffield United takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Birmingham City leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Sheffield United leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Birmingham City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Sheffield United, it is minutes 0-15 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Birmingham City presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +14 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.78 goals per game at home, with only 6% of matches ending without a goal scored, evidencing an effective offense. Sheffield United fares much worse in away games - a 58% loss rate, a negative goal difference of -7, and failing to score in as many as 37% of their matches. Additionally, the visitors concede an average of 1.58 goals on the road, which could be crucial given Birmingham's solid goal-scoring form. Expected goals (xG) statistics also favor the hosts (1.91 vs 1.24), and their advantage in ball possession (56% vs 47%) suggests they will control the game. Considering all these factors, Birmingham City has a clear edge and should win this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Birmingham City | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sheffield United is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Birmingham City · 1.4 pts / game - Sheffield United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sheffield United is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Birmingham City · 1.41 goals / game - Sheffield United
Birmingham City is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Birmingham City · 1.38 goals / game - Sheffield United
Birmingham City scores in 76% of games (28 of 37 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 37 meczów).
Sheffield United scores in 73% of games (27 of 37 meczów), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 37 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birmingham City
Over / Under - Sheffield United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sheffield United is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Birmingham City · 1.54 pts / game - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Birmingham City
Sheffield United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Birmingham City | Liga | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.54 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 54% | 56% | ▼ 51% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 49% | 50% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Birmingham City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sheffield United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Birmingham City vs Sheffield United?
The Championship match finished Birmingham City 1:1 Sheffield United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Birmingham City vs Sheffield United?
Birmingham City score 1.27 goals per game on average and Sheffield United 1.41. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Birmingham City's matches and 51% of Sheffield United's.
What form are Birmingham City and Sheffield United in?
Over the last 5 games Birmingham City have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sheffield United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birmingham City vs Sheffield United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.