Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

On April 18, 2025, Sheffield United hosted Cardiff City at Bramall Lane in an English League Championship match, securing a 2-0 victory. The home side dominated possession with 55.3% and registered 15 total shots, five of which were on target. Cardiff City, playing in a matching 4-2-3-1 formation, managed 11 shots, but only three troubled the Sheffield United goalkeeper. Gustavo Hamer opened the scoring for Sheffield United in the 33rd minute, followed by Ben Brereton Díaz sealing the win late in the 87th minute. Both teams received one yellow card each, while goalkeepers for both sides made 3 saves.
The AI pre-game prediction favored Sheffield United with a 55.1% win probability, which aligned with the actual result. The AI model did not expect a balanced game. This victory breaks Sheffield United's recent losing streak, as they were defeated in their previous three matches. Conversely, Cardiff City's inconsistent form continues, having struggled to secure wins recently.
Looking ahead, Sheffield United faces a tough away match against Burnley, a team in strong form, winning their last four of five matches, based on the previous games. Burnley also defeated Sheffield United in their last head-to-head match. Cardiff City will host West Bromwich Albion, who is also showing mixed results, in their next match. Cardiff will need to improve their attacking output, as they failed to score in this match and in two of their last five games.
Sheffield United's win marks a positive turnaround after a series of defeats. Previously, Sheffield United lost three games in a row, suggesting a dip in form before this match. Cardiff City's performance continues a trend of inconsistency, marked by draws and losses in recent weeks. Sheffield has won 3 of the last 5 matches against Cardiff City. This match was a return to form for Sheffield United and a continuation of Cardiff City's struggles to find consistency in the English League Championship.

On April 18, 2025, Sheffield United will face Cardiff City at Bramall Lane in a highly anticipated English League Championship match. According to advanced AI algorithms, Sheffield United is predicted to win, boasting a 55.1% probability compared to Cardiff City's 20.0%. Despite Sheffield United's recent shaky form with three losses in their last five games, the AI gives them the edge, likely influenced by their stronger team rating of 0.633 against Cardiff City's 0.372. The AI also takes into account their last head-to-head games, where Sheffield won the majority of them. Sheffield United's attack will rely on the creative spark of midfielder Oliver Norwood and the clinical finishing of striker Daniel Jebbison. Cardiff City, struggling for consistency with a mixed bag of results, will need a stellar performance from their in-form winger, Callum O'Dowda, to defy the prediction. A draw is considered the second most likely outcome, with a 24.9% chance. Will the AI's prediction hold true, or will Cardiff City pull off an upset? Only time will tell.

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Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game