Swansea vs Sheffield Utd are bound to meet in the upcoming Championship round on Tuesday, 21 January.
Will the hosts get their first win in 2025 or will the guests get the points that might propel them to the top of the table? Find that our and more from our Swansea vs Sheffield Utd prediction below.
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Swansea vs Sheffield Utd prediction: Blades to stay in pursuit for the top
Key Stats
- Swansea are winless in their last four matches in all competitions, three of which they've lost.
- Four of the last six duels between Swansea and Sheffield United have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Both teams have averaged fewer than 2.50 total goals per game in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Swansea 0-2 Sheffield Utd
With Swansea struggling to get points since the New Year started and Sheff Utd confidently chasing direct promotion, we expect the Blades to secure another win over the Welsh team, like they did in their last four H2H duels.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies expect a close contest
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.00%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Swansea vs Sheffield Utd odds that the bookies don't have a clear favourite in this match. That being said, the guests are the expected winners by the slimmest of margins.
This was a bit surprising since we expected Sheffield Utd to be favoured more strongly considering they're currently second in the standings, while Swansea City are in the middle of the table.
In any case, if you are interested in more of our predictions, check out our betting tips today page for it.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Sheffield United
With four wins in a row over Swansea, Sheffield Utd have clearly dominated this matchup lately. Meanwhile, the Blades also have the advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record with Swansea City: 22-10-13.
England Championship 02/10/24
Sheff Utd
Swansea
England Championship 11/02/23
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Swansea
England Championship 13/09/22
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Sheff Utd
England Championship 19/02/22
Sheff Utd
Swansea
England Championship 14/08/21
Swansea
Sheff Utd
Swansea preview: Not a great start in the new year
After two wins in a row to end 2024, Swansea City haven't done well in 2025 so far. In their four games in all competitions, Swansea have lost three times and drew once, so they'll be hoping for a good performance against Sheffield Utd. However, with the Blades in good form and pushing for direct promotion, this will be a tough test for the Swans.
When it comes to team news, Kristian Pedersen and Oliver Cooper remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Vigouroux (GK), Key, Cabango, Darling, Tyson, Franco, Grimes, Allen, Ronald, Cullen & Bianchini
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Oxford Utd
3
Swansea
3
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Millwall
1
Swansea
0
England Championship 21/04/25
W
QPR
1
Swansea
2
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Hull
0
Swansea
1
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Sunderland
0
Swansea
1
Sheffield United preview: Still going strong
After they failed to win in three games in a row in the league, which threatened their pursuit of direct promotion, Sheffield United have managed to get back to the winning track in their last two Championship fixtures, beating Norwich and Watford in the process. However, they did also lose to Cardiff in the FA Cup, but their fans won't be too disappointed by the elimination since the Blades can now focus only on securing promotion back to the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Kieffer Moore, Sai Sachdev, Ollie Arblaster, and Harry Souttar are out with injuries ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Gilchrist, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows, O'Hare, Peck, Davies, McCallum, Hamer & Brewster
England Championship 12/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 08/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Blackburn
1
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 25/04/25
W
Stoke
0
Sheff Utd
2
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Sheff Utd
1
Player to watch: Gustavo Hamer
With six goals and five assists, the Dutch winger has been the driving force behind Sheffield United's offence and he's the main goal contributor to the team that's currently second in the standings.
