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Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Utd prediction & analysis

64%
Footrivo pick

Sheffield Utd to win

Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗

6/10Rating
1.62Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultSheffield Utd to win ✗64% · @1.62
Double chanceSheffield Utd or draw ✗86% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗12% · fair 8.02

Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Utd preview and prediction

The match

Sheffield Utd travel to Highbury Stadium in the League Cup on Wednesday 16 September (19:45 WAT) to face Fleetwood Town.

Form guide

Fleetwood Town's last 5: DWDDW Most recently they drew with Newport County 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Sheffield Utd's last 5: LWLWD Most recently they lost to Wolves 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 0.8 for Fleetwood Town and 1.9 for Sheffield Utd. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 55%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Sheffield Utd to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.62, above our fair price of 1.57, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Fleetwood Town 0–1 Sheffield Utd. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Fleetwood Town14%fair 7.29 · @4.60
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.80
Sheffield Utd64%fair 1.57 · @1.62
2.75Expected goals
0.80Fleetwood Town xG
1.95Sheffield Utd xG
55%Both score
52%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

0–112%
0–212%
1–110%
1–210%
0–38%
0–06%

From our goals model: Fleetwood Town 0.8 – 1.9 Sheffield Utd expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultSheffield Utd to win ✗64%1.571.62
Double chanceSheffield Utd or draw ✗86%1.161.17
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗55%1.821.67
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✗76%1.32–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✗52%1.93–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓70%1.42–
Half-time resultSheffield Utd ahead at half-time ✗46%2.17–
Half-time / full-timeHT Sheffield Utd / FT Sheffield Utd ✗41%2.43–
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗12%8.02–

Form

Fleetwood Town – last 6

DWDDWD
12 Sep@ Newport County1–1D
5 Sepvs Shrewsbury2–0W
1 Sepvs Oldham1–1D
29 Aug@ Grimsby2–2D
25 Augvs Shrewsbury4–0W
22 Augvs Gillingham0–0D
1.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Sheffield Utd – last 6

LWLWDW
13 Sepvs Wolves0–1L
8 Sep@ Blackburn2–1W
5 Sepvs Norwich1–3L
1 Sepvs Bolton3–2W
29 Aug@ Cardiff2–2D
25 Aug@ Blackburn2–1W
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Fleetwood Town and Sheffield Utd.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Utd?

Our pick is Sheffield Utd to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.

Who will win Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Utd?

On our numbers Fleetwood Town have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sheffield Utd 64%.

How many goals will there be in Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Utd?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Utd?

Our predicted score is Fleetwood Town 0–1 Sheffield Utd, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.

When is Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Utd?

Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield Utd (League Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Highbury Stadium.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.