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
Key match information
Birmingham City played Sheffield United in Championship (England). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Birmingham City: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Sheffield United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Birmingham City scores 1.27 and concedes 1.27 goals per match. Sheffield United scores 1.41 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Birmingham City 54%, Sheffield United 51%. Over 2.5: Birmingham City 49%, Sheffield United 57%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Birmingham City has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.48. Birmingham City: 13.9 shots per match, Sheffield United: 13.1.
Match halves
Birmingham City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.68. Sheffield United: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Birmingham City: 76-90+ (10 goals). Sheffield United: 0-15 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sheffield United is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Birmingham City · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.27 goals / match - Birmingham City · 1.41 goals / match - Sheffield United
Birmingham City is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.27 goals / match - Birmingham City · 1.38 goals / match - Sheffield United
Birmingham City scores in 76% of matches (28 of 37 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 37 matches).
Sheffield United scores in 73% of matches (27 of 37 matches), while Birmingham City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 37 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birmingham City
Over / Under - Sheffield United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Birmingham City · 1.54 pts / match - Sheffield United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birmingham City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Birmingham City
Sheffield United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Birmingham City 0 - 0 - 1 Sheffield United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.