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1Joseph Opoku1 - 2Adam Idah1
- 1Zan Vipotnik2
- 2Patrick Bamford2
- 3Joseph Opoku2
- 4Adam Idah2
- 5Sam McCallum1
- 6Marko Stamenic1
- 1Filip Lissah3
- 2Josh Tymon3
- 3Romelle Donovan2
- 4Joseph Opoku2
- 5Adam Idah2
- 6Callum O'Hare1
- 7Moussa Yeo1
- 8Ben Cabango1
- 9Melker Widell1
- 10Mark McGuinness1
- 1Zan Vipotnik1
- 2Josh Tymon1
- 1Josh Tymon2
- 2Callum O'Hare1
- 3Moussa Yeo1
- 4Joe Rothwell1
- 5Zan Vipotnik1
- 1Stephen Welsh41
- 2Jay Fulton39
- 3Josh Tymon36
- 4Ben Cabango32
- 5Elijah Just25
- 6Callum O'Hare24
- 7Sydie Peck24
- 8Joseph Opoku23
- 9Marko Stamenic21
- 10Filip Lissah20
- 1Callum O'Hare2
- 2Romelle Donovan2
- 3Sam McCallum2
- 4Marko Stamenic1
- 5Joseph Opoku1
- 6Jay Fulton1
- 7Femi Seriki1
- 1Filip Lissah2
- 2Japhet Tanganga2
- 3Mark McGuinness2
- 4Callum O'Hare1
- 5Eom Ji-Sung1
- 6Sam McCallum1
- 7Marko Stamenic1
- 8Jay Fulton1
- 9Femi Seriki1
- 10Sydie Peck1
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Swansea City vs Sheffield United is a 3pm kick-off at the Swansea.com Stadium, with the hosts narrow favourites against a Sheffield United side rebuilding after a disappointing season.
Swansea have home advantage in a tight-looking contest, though Sheffield United have the better recent head-to-head. Andy Francis has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday, August 22nd.
Premium Tips
Andy leans towards the hosts and goals in a close contest between two sides with plenty to prove.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea To Win and Over 2.5 Match Goals | 5/2 | Swansea’s home advantage should prove decisive in a tight, competitive contest, with the Swansea.com Stadium a difficult venue and Idah leading a genuine goal threat for the hosts. Sheffield United arrive still rebuilding after a disappointing season and, despite boasting the better recent head-to-head record, that form was built without home comforts on their side this time. Both teams shipped plenty of goals last term, 59 for Swansea and 66 for the Blades, pointing to defensive frailties at either end. With United needing to attack to take anything from this trip, an open contest with goals at both ends looks likely, backing the Swans to win while the game stays high-scoring. |
| Zan Vipotnik to score anytime, Kalvin Phillips to be booked and Patrick Bamford over 1.5 shots | 15/2 | Vipotnik has established himself as Swansea’s main goal threat this season and, with the hosts expected to enjoy plenty of the ball at home, chances to add to his tally should arrive throughout the afternoon. Phillips figures to sit at the heart of a competitive, feisty midfield battle between two sides with plenty to prove, and that combative approach in the middle of the park often invites cards, particularly against a Swansea side well-drilled in possession. Bamford leads the line for a rebuilding Sheffield United and, even away from home, should get enough of the ball in dangerous areas to test the goalkeeper more than once, making the shots on target line a fair price. |
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How Swansea City go into the game
Swansea finished 11th last season on 64 points, a solid mid-table campaign as they look to push higher. The Swansea.com Stadium is a tough venue and home form will be key to their ambitions.
Adam Idah leads the line and gives them a genuine goal threat. Making home advantage count from the off is the priority against a beatable opponent.
How Sheffield United go into the game
Sheffield United endured a disappointing 2025-26, finishing 13th on 60 points some way short of their play-off aims. Rediscovering their edge is the priority this term.
Patrick Bamford leads the attacking options as the Blades look to rebuild. They have a good recent record against Swansea, which offers some encouragement on the road.
Swansea City vs Sheffield United head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/26 | Sheffield United | 3-3 | Swansea City |
| 16/08/25 | Swansea City | 1-0 | Sheffield United |
| 21/01/25 | Swansea City | 1-2 | Sheffield United |
| 02/10/24 | Sheffield United | 1-0 | Swansea City |
| 11/02/23 | Sheffield United | 3-0 | Swansea City |
Sheffield United have the better recent record, winning three of the last five meetings, though Swansea won the most recent home clash between the sides.
Swansea City vs Sheffield United predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea City to win | 13/10 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home advantage in a tight contest. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both carry a threat at either end. |
| Zan Vipotnik anytime scorer | 8/5 | ⭐⭐ | Swansea’s main goal threat. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 10/11 | ⭐⭐ | Goals expected in an open game. |
| Swansea City to win 2-1 | 17/2 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a home win. |
Swansea City vs Sheffield United score prediction
Sheffield United have had the better of this fixture, but Swansea’s home advantage should just about tell in a close, competitive contest. We expect the Swans to edge a game with goals at both ends. Score prediction: Swansea City 2-1 Sheffield United.
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