Sheffield Utd vs Norwich Prediction 01/18/2025 | Championship

Match Details

The match between Sheffield Utd and Norwich is scheduled to take place on January 18, 2025, at Bramall Lane. It will be a Championship regular season fixture. The odds for the match are as follows: Sheffield Utd – Local Winner (2.13), Draw (3.40), Norwich – Away Winner (3.46).

Head-to-Head Comparison

In their previous encounters, these two teams have faced each other eight times across various competitions since 2018. Sheffield Utd has had the upper hand with three wins compared to Norwich’s one win, while four matches ended in draws.

When it comes to goals scored, there has been an average of 1 goal per game when these teams meet. However, only once did they manage to score more than three goals collectively in a single match.

Team Form: Sheffield Utd

Sheffield United’s recent form has been inconsistent with two wins, three losses, and one draw in their last six matches across all competitions.

Their performance at home this season has been impressive with nine wins out of twelve matches played so far in the Championship campaign.

Currently sitting third in the league standings with 52 points from 26 games played, Sheffield United aims to secure promotion back to the Premier League after being relegated last season.

In their most recent match against Cardiff City in the FA Cup competition held on January 9th, they suffered a narrow defeat by conceding a late goal that resulted in a final scoreline of 0-1.

Team Form: Norwich

Norwich City’s away form hasn’t been consistent either recently; they have won three out of their last six away matches while losing two and drawing one.

They currently sit eleventh in the Championship table with 36 points from twenty-six games played. Norwich has shown promise in their attacking prowess, scoring an average of 1.17 goals per away game.

In their most recent match against Brighton in the FA Cup on January 11th, they suffered a heavy defeat with a final scoreline of 0-4.

Key Players

For Sheffield United, Kieffer Moore and Gustavo Hamer have been standout performers this season. Moore has scored five goals so far while Hamer has contributed six goals and provided five assists from midfield.

Norwich’s Borja Sainz is one to watch out for as he leads his team’s goal-scoring charts with sixteen goals this season.

Statistical Insights

Sheffield United boasts a strong defensive record at home, conceding only five goals in twelve matches played at Bramall Lane during the Championship campaign.

On the other hand, Norwich City tends to concede more frequently when playing away from home, allowing nineteen goals in thirteen matches on the road this season.

Both teams have struggled defensively recently; Sheffield United conceded seven goals in their last six games across all competitions while Norwich conceded nine during the same period.

Prediction: Sheffield Utd vs Norwich

Based on current form and historical performance between these two teams, it is expected that Sheffield United will come out victorious with a narrow margin of victory over Norwich City. However, given both teams’ inconsistent defensive records lately, there may be some excitement with multiple goal-scoring opportunities throughout the match.

Prediction: Sheffield Utd 2 – 1 Norwich