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Our Birmingham City vs Sheffield United Prediction Sees Blues Edge Past Blades

Birmingham City and Sheffield United meet on Wednesday in the first round of the 2025-26 EFL Cup. The Blades are looking to bounce back from last weekend’s embarrassing home league defeat, but the Blues are the favourites.

EFL Cup Betting Picks

Birmingham City Win & Under 2.5 Goals – 4.75

Jay Stansfield to Score Anytime – 2.70

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Birmingham were the real deal in EFL League One last term, recording the record points tally to win the title at a canter. Chris Davies’ side are gunning for back-to-back promotions.

Sheffield United are also expected to be in the title mix this season, but their 2025-26 EFL Championship campaign got off to the worst possible start. Ruben Selles’ side fell to a humbling 4-1 home reverse to Bristol City last Saturday.

Birmingham started life back in the second tier with a draw against Ipswich Town. The Blues were minutes away from an opening-weekend victory, but the Tractor Boys were awarded a controversial late penalty, which George Hirst dispatched.

Promotion is the aim for both clubs this season, but the pair would be up for a run in the cup. In Sheffield United’s case, the Blades will be desperate to respond to Saturday’s heavy defeat in the Championship.

Birmingham City vs Sheffield United Betting Odds

With this cup tie taking place at St Andrew’s, Birmingham are the favourites, with the home victory available at 2.20.

Sheffield United were good on the road last season, and Seles is looking for his first win as Blades boss. The away triumph is priced at 3.25, and the draw is available at 3.30.

Birmingham City Win – 2.20

Draw – 3.30

Sheffield United Win – 3.25

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Sheffield United nicked a narrow win when the teams last met in May 2023. Oliver McBurnie and James McAtee were on target for United in a 2-1 away victory.

Sheffield United are undefeated in three, winning two and drawing one. Birmingham have picked up just one victory in six against the Sheffield club, while the Blades are unbeaten at St Andrew’s since 2018.

Birmingham City vs Sheffield United Betting Tips & Predictions

This is tough to call, but Birmingham could edge a tight cup tie on home turf. Have a punt on the home victory and under 2.5 goals at 4.75.

Jay Stansfield got his season up and running with a goal against Ipswich last Friday. The England U21 international is City’s main man for goals these days, and Stansfield is available at 2.70 to score anytime in this EFL Cup tie.