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Sheffield United FC vs Cardiff City FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2024-25
Thu 9 Jan 2025 · 19:00 UTC Bramall Lane 6,126 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 19' Cian Ashford

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Cardiff City FCFA Cup at Bramall Lane.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Herczeg
  • Assistant 1 Darren Wilding
  • Assistant 2 Adam Nichole (England)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Cardiff City FC H 0–1 L
04 Jan Watford FC A 2–1 W
01 Jan Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
29 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Burnley FC H 0–2 L
21 Dec Cardiff City FC A 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Sheffield United FC A 1–0 W
04 Jan Middlesbrough FC A 1–1 D
01 Jan Coventry City FC H 1–1 D
29 Dec Watford FC A 2–1 W
26 Dec Oxford United FC A 2–3 L
21 Dec Sheffield United FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sheffield United FC and Cardiff City FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Cardiff City FC have won 398 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 19' What a moment for Cian Ashford! That strike on 19 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield United FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
  • 29' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Cardiff City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 44' Louie Marsh has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. Ronan Kpakio is withdrawn and Thomas Davies gets his opportunity.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 57' Jack Robinson gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Rhys Norrington-Davies and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 63' Cardiff City FC ring the changes. Rubin Colwill has done his job and it is now time for Alex Robertson to step up.
  • 68' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cardiff City FC backline.
  • 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rubin Colwill, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 76' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. Cian Ashford is withdrawn and Manolis Siopis gets his opportunity.
  • 81' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Louie Marsh departs to be replaced by Owen Hampson.
  • 86' Luke Pearce has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Alfie Gilchrist as he leaves the pitch. Sam Colechin steps in for Sheffield United FC.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Sheffield United FC and Cardiff City FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for: Sheffield United FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC40% Draw30% Cardiff City FC30%
Actual: Cardiff City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
60%
Sheffield United FC or Cardiff City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC26% Draw52% Cardiff City FC22%
Actual: Cardiff City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.3%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% 84%
-1 16% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% 62%
+0.5 70% 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% 12%
+2 88% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
31%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.