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
Win chances: Fleetwood Town 14%, draw 23%, Sheffield Utd 64%.
Safer route: Sheffield Utd or draw (86%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.67.
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
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Utd to win✗
64%
1.57
1.62
Double chance
Sheffield Utd or draw✗
86%
1.16
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.82
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.93
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
–
Half-time result
Sheffield Utd ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.17
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Utd / FT Sheffield Utd✗
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
12%
8.02
–
Form
Fleetwood Town – last 6
DWDDWD
12 Sep
@ Newport County
1–1
D
5 Sep
vs Shrewsbury
2–0
W
1 Sep
vs Oldham
1–1
D
29 Aug
@ Grimsby
2–2
D
25 Aug
vs Shrewsbury
4–0
W
22 Aug
vs Gillingham
0–0
D
1.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Sheffield Utd – last 6
LWLWDW
13 Sep
vs Wolves
0–1
L
8 Sep
@ Blackburn
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Norwich
1–3
L
1 Sep
vs Bolton
3–2
W
29 Aug
@ Cardiff
2–2
D
25 Aug
@ Blackburn
2–1
W
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.
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.