Sheffield United vs Leicester Prediction Championship 01.01.2026
Sheffield United vs Leicester Prediction Championship
Sheffield United vs Leicester Prediction and Betting Tips for the Championship, scheduled for Thursday, January 01, 2026, at 17:30 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NOW TV. This traditional New Year’s Day showdown takes place at the historic Bramall Lane, where both sides are desperate to kick off the calendar year with a statement performance. While the Blades are sitting 17th and looking to distance themselves from the bottom, the Foxes are in 12th, still dreaming of a late playoff push. It’s hard to say how this will end, but the atmosphere in Sheffield is bound to be electric. In this article, you’ll discover Check Latest Championship Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Sheffield United averages 12.18 total corners per match at Bramall Lane.
- Leicester City has seen Over 2.5 goals in 75% of their away fixtures.
- The Foxes are unbeaten in their last eight New Year’s Day league matches.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has landed in 75% of Leicester’s away games.
- Sheffield United’s home defense concedes an average of 1.09 goals per game.
- Leicester wins an average of 11.5 fouls per away match this season.
Marti Cifuentes has confirmed that Leicester City hold a significant advantage in retaining Jordan James, as parent club Rennes do not possess a January recall clause. The Welsh international, currently the Championship’s leading goalscoring midfielder with seven goals, remains central to City’s promotion plans. With an option to buy already in place, the club intends to secure the 21-year-old’s long-term future following his impressive form.
The disciplinary stats for this fixture point heavily toward Leicester City being the busier team for the referee. When playing away from home, the Foxes have shown a consistent tendency to commit tactical fouls to stop transitions, resulting in an average of 2.08 cards per match. In contrast, Sheffield United at Bramall Lane has been remarkably disciplined, receiving only 1.18 cards per game. This disparity is significant. The Foxes win 11.5 fouls per match but their aggressive pressing style often leads to bookings when they mistime a challenge. Given the pressure of a New Year's Day fixture and the loud home crowd, Leicester's players are more likely to find themselves in the book. With Farai Hallam officiating, expect a firm hand on the game. Leicester's defensive record of conceding 1.67 goals per away game suggests they are often under pressure, which frequently leads to desperate, card-worthy challenges.
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FAQ – Sheffield United vs Leicester Prediction
Who is the favorite to win between Sheffield United and Leicester?
The match is closely contested, but Leicester's strong recent record at Bramall Lane gives them a slight psychological edge over the Blades.
Where can I watch Sheffield United vs Leicester live?
The Sheffield United vs Leicester Championship match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NOW TV.
What time does Sheffield United vs Leicester start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30(GMT) on Thursday, January 01, 2026.
