Sheffield United vs Leicester City: match statistics
Sheffield United displays solid home form with a +3 goal difference and an impressive 45% clean sheet rate on home turf. The hosts dominate possession (57%) and generate significantly more chances (16.36 shots per game), translating to a high xG of 1.82. Leicester City struggles defensively on their travels, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game and managing just 8% clean sheets—a very poor record. Despite both teams sharing identical form in their last 5 matches (1.4 PPG), Sheffield United's statistical advantage at home and Leicester's away defensive frailties favor a home win. Additionally, the hosts' higher efficiency (8% conversion rate with higher volume) and xG supremacy suggest Sheffield United has a realistic chance of securing three points, although Leicester's scoring ability away (1.42 avg) could make for a tight match.
Sheffield United vs Leicester City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield United played against Leicester City in Championship (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Sheffield United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Leicester City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield United scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.54. Leicester City scores 1.42 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Sheffield United's games and 75% of Leicester City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 63%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sheffield United has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.34 per game. Sheffield United takes 13.3 shots per game, while Leicester City takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield United leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Leicester City leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Leicester City, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Sheffield United displays solid home form with a +3 goal difference and an impressive 45% clean sheet rate on home turf. The hosts dominate possession (57%) and generate significantly more chances (16.36 shots per game), translating to a high xG of 1.82. Leicester City struggles defensively on their travels, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game and managing just 8% clean sheets—a very poor record. Despite both teams sharing identical form in their last 5 matches (1.4 PPG), Sheffield United's statistical advantage at home and Leicester's away defensive frailties favor a home win. Additionally, the hosts' higher efficiency (8% conversion rate with higher volume) and xG supremacy suggest Sheffield United has a realistic chance of securing three points, although Leicester's scoring ability away (1.42 avg) could make for a tight match.
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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
| Sheffield United | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.37 |
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.
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.
Leicester City is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.54 goals / game - Sheffield United · 1.42 goals / game - Leicester City
Sheffield United scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 meczów).
Leicester City scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 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 - Leicester 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 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Sheffield United · 1.42 pts / game - Leicester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. 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.
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 38%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Leicester 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 | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.92 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 58% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 24% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 77% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sheffield United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Leicester City. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield United vs Leicester City?
The Championship match finished Sheffield United 3:1 Leicester 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 Leicester City?
Sheffield United score 1.38 goals per game on average and Leicester City 1.42. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Sheffield United's matches and 75% of Leicester City's.
What form are Sheffield United and Leicester City in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Leicester City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Leicester City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sheffield United vs Leicester City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.