Southampton vs Sheffield United predictions, Jan 21, 2026

Jan 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Wednesday,

S`hampton

Sheff Utd

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In a crucial match in the English League Championship, Southampton FC will face off against Sheffield United at home on January 21, 2026. Southampton, despite winning only one of their last five matches, will look to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a much-needed victory. On the other hand, Sheffield United has been in better form recently, winning three of their last five matches.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, Southampton is the slight favorite with odds of 2.22 for a home win, while Sheffield United has odds of 3.14 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 45% chance of a home win, a 28.8% chance of a draw, and a 28.5% chance of an away win.

Tactically, Southampton will need to improve their recent form and capitalize on scoring opportunities, while Sheffield United will look to continue their winning momentum and exploit any weaknesses in the home team’s defense. It promises to be an evenly contested match with both teams having the potential to secure the victory.

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S`hampton
42.7%		 Draw
27.2%		 Sheff Utd
30.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Sheffield Utd: 0.64% Southampton: 0.47%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.22 3.53 3.14
MarathonBet 2.22 3.36 3.13 Watch Watch and Bet
Pinnacle 2.22 3.46 3.14
Best for US Customers 2.16 3.5 3.1

Latest Results

10.01.26 Doncaster Rovers – Southampton FC – 2:3
04.01.26 Middlesbrough FC – Southampton FC – 4:0
01.01.26 Southampton FC – Millwall – 0:0
29.12.25 Birmingham City – Southampton FC – 1:1
26.12.25 Oxford United – Southampton FC – 2:1		 11.01.26 Sheffield United – Mansfield Town – 3:4
01.01.26 Sheffield United – Leicester City – 3:1
29.12.25 Stoke City – Sheffield United – 1:2
26.12.25 Wrexham AFC – Sheffield United – 5:3
20.12.25 Sheffield United – Birmingham City – 3:0

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 15 and 16).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, S`hampton won 5.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Recently, S`hampton has had a series of away games.
  • S`hampton could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, S`hampton won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 14:5. (average 2:0.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, S`hampton won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 6:1. (average 3:0.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    30.09.25 Sheffield United – Southampton FC – 1:2
    21.09.21 Sheffield United – Southampton FC – 2:3 penalties
    06.03.21 Sheffield United – Southampton FC – 0:2
    13.12.20 Southampton FC – Sheffield United – 3:0
    26.07.20 Southampton FC – Sheffield United – 3:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 26 15 7 4 57:29 28 52
    2 Middlesbrough 26 13 7 6 37:26 11 46
    3 Ipswich 25 12 8 5 42:24 18 44
    4 Preston 26 11 10 5 36:25 11 43
    5 Millwall 26 12 7 7 29:33 -4 43
    6 Watford 25 11 8 6 37:29 8 41
    7 Hull 25 12 5 8 40:38 2 41
    8 Stoke 26 12 4 10 32:23 9 40
    9 Wrexham 26 10 10 6 38:32 6 40
    10 Bristol City 26 11 6 9 38:29 9 39
    11 QPR 26 11 5 10 38:39 -1 38
    12 Leicester 26 10 7 9 37:38 -1 37
    13 Derby 26 9 8 9 35:35 0 35
    14 Birmingham 26 9 7 10 35:36 -1 34
    15 Southampton 26 8 9 9 38:38 0 33
    16 Sheffield Utd 25 10 2 13 36:38 -2 32
    17 Swansea 26 9 5 12 27:33 -6 32
    18 West Brom 26 9 4 13 29:35 -6 31
    19 Charlton 25 7 8 10 25:32 -7 29
    20 Blackburn 25 7 7 11 24:30 -6 28
    21 Portsmouth 24 6 7 11 21:35 -14 25
    22 Norwich 26 6 6 14 28:39 -11 24
    23 Oxford Utd 25 5 7 13 25:35 -10 22
    24 Sheffield Wed 25 1 8 16 18:51 -33 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.69 (50.86%)

    2. Ipswich: 2.99 (28.77%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 8.67 (9.94%)

    4. Watford: 30 (2.87%)

    5. Millwall: 82.67 (1.04%)

    6. Preston: 100.67 (0.86%)

    7. Hull City: 117.33 (0.73%)

    8. Sheffield Utd: 134 (0.64%)

    9. Bristol City: 134 (0.64%)

    10. Stoke City: 138 (0.62%)

    11. Wrexham: 150.67 (0.57%)

    12. Southampton: 184 (0.47%)

    13. Birmingham: 300.67 (0.29%)

    14. Leicester: 334 (0.26%)

    15. QPR: 367.33 (0.23%)

    16. West Brom: 417.33 (0.21%)

    17. Derby: 417.33 (0.21%)

    18. Swansea: 500.67 (0.17%)

    19. Norwich: 584 (0.15%)

    20. Charlton: 584 (0.15%)

    21. Blackburn: 750.67 (0.11%)

    22. Portsmouth: 917.33 (0.09%)

    23. Oxford Utd: 1417.33 (0.06%)

    24. Sheffield Wed: 1750.67 (0.05%)

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