Sheffield United vs Birmingham City: match statistics
Sheffield United vs Birmingham City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield United played against Birmingham City in Championship (England). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Sheffield United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Birmingham City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield United scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.48. Birmingham City scores 1.43 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Sheffield United's games and 57% of Birmingham City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 52%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Birmingham City has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.46 per game. Sheffield United takes 12.9 shots per game, while Birmingham City takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Birmingham City leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Birmingham City, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Sheffield United | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.39 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1 pts / game - Birmingham City
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.
Birmingham City is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Sheffield United · 1.43 goals / game - Birmingham City
Birmingham City is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Sheffield United · 1.24 goals / game - Birmingham City
Sheffield United scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
Birmingham City scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 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 - Sheffield United
Over / Under - Birmingham City
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 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1.19 pts / game - Birmingham City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sheffield United
Birmingham City
* 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
| Sheffield United | Liga | Birmingham City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.67 | 2.65 | • 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 60% | ▼ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 22% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 74% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield United vs Birmingham City?
The Championship match finished Sheffield United 3:0 Birmingham City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield United vs Birmingham City?
Sheffield United score 1.19 goals per game on average and Birmingham City 1.43. The Championship average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Sheffield United's matches and 57% of Birmingham City's.
What form are Sheffield United and Birmingham City in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Birmingham City 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City?
The statistical background for Sheffield United vs Birmingham City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.