Sheffield United anticipated to recover, with predictions and wager advice suggesting a win over Birmingham
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The EFL Cup match between Birmingham and Sheffield United is set to take place this evening at St Andrew's, Birmingham, England. The date and time for the highly-anticipated clash is Wednesday, 13th August 2025, 8pm.
Despite Sheffield United losing their opening game to Bristol City, they put up a strong performance, boasting 74% possession and 20 attempts on goal. New manager Ruben Selles has a specific set up that may take time to implement fully. One of the new additions to the team is Tyler Bindon, a dependable center back, who was signed from Reading to Nottingham Forest this summer and loaned to Sheffield United.
The current odds for the match are as follows: Birmingham - 6/5, Draw - 11/5, Sheffield United - 11/5. The odds for Sheffield United to win at 19/10 are available on Midnite, while the odds for Sheffield United to win, with both teams scoring (No) are at 7/2 on Sky Bet.
According to an algorithmic prediction, the predicted outcome favors a win for Sheffield United, with the highest probability of about 49.27%, while Birmingham's chance of winning is about 30.79%, and the draw probability is around 19.93%. The match is expected to have between 2 and 4 total goals.
However, some betting tips and previews lean towards Birmingham as the likely winner, especially given their strong recent performances and home advantage. For example, prominent tips recommend betting on Birmingham to win with odds around 6/5 and even specify a potential 2-1 scoreline in their favor.
Historically, the teams have had a fairly balanced head-to-head record with Birmingham having slightly more wins. However, Sheffield United has performed well away, covering handicaps frequently.
In summary, while algorithms predict a slight edge for Sheffield United, betting communities and tipsters show confidence in Birmingham. Both teams are Championship sides aiming for success this season, promising an exciting and closely-fought match. The TV Channel for the match has not yet been specified.
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