Sport Picks
Cardiff vs Sheffield Utd
England
Championship Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff 
Match Events
2'
2'
Moylan J.
Assist: Ashford C.
4'
4'
Robertson A.
4'
4'
Cannon T.
(Penalty)
AI Match Summary
The Championship game between Cardiff and Sheffield Utd finished 2-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
26%
35%
39%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Sheffield Utd
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
39%
/ Low Confidence
- Sheffield Utd carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
- European nights carry their own weight — this Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.6%
Cardiff Clean Sheet 16%
Sheffield Utd Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Cardiff | Sheffield Utd |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 29 |
| Wins | 13 | 14 |
| Draws | 8 | 8 |
| Losses | 6 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 2.37 | 1.59 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.52 | 1.1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 29, 2026 Championship
Cardiff vs Sheffield Utd
2:2
Apr 18, 2025 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Cardiff
2:0
Jan 9, 2025 FA Cup
Sheffield Utd vs Cardiff
0:1
Dec 21, 2024 Championship
Cardiff vs Sheffield Utd
0:2
Apr 15, 2023 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Cardiff
4:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Cardiff Compare
Top Goalscorer Moylan J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Ashford C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
Sheffield Utd Compare
Top Goalscorer O'Hare C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Cardiff 36 / 100
Sheffield Utd 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Cardiff Sheffield Utd
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Sheffield Utd Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Cardiff scored in 85% of their last 27 outings.
Sheffield Utd has conceded goals in 69% of their last 29 outings.
Historical meetings average 2.80 goals per match.
Cardiff has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Cardiff VS Sheffield Utd
2.25 Goals Scored 1.5
1.38 Goals Conceded 0.5
88% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Cardiff
(Home) 29 Aug
Cardiff
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd
25 Aug
Cardiff
1 : 2 Norwich
22 Aug
Derby
2 : 2 Cardiff
17 Aug
Cardiff
1 : 1 Wrexham
08 Aug
Cardiff
3 : 2 Swindon
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29 Aug
Cardiff
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd
25 Aug
Cardiff
1 : 2 Norwich
17 Aug
Cardiff
1 : 1 Wrexham
08 Aug
Cardiff
3 : 2 Swindon
01 Aug
Cardiff
4 : 1 AS Roma
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Sheffield Utd
(Away) 01 Sept
Sheffield Utd
3 : 2 Bolton
29 Aug
Cardiff
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd
25 Aug
Blackburn
1 : 2 Sheffield Utd
22 Aug
Swansea
0 : 0 Sheffield Utd
15 Aug
Sheffield Utd
0 : 0 Birmingham
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29 Aug
Cardiff
2 : 2 Sheffield Utd
25 Aug
Blackburn
1 : 2 Sheffield Utd
22 Aug
Swansea
0 : 0 Sheffield Utd
09 Aug
Mansfield
0 : 3 Sheffield Utd
01 Aug
Bochum
0 : 0 Sheffield Utd
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 10 |
| 2 | QPR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 10 |
| 3 | Charlton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Wolves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:8 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 7 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 12 | West Ham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | 5 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 14 | Watford | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 5 |
| 15 | Bolton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Derby | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 17 | Lincoln City | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 18 | Southampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 3 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 20 | Norwich | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 22 | Stoke City | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 23 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | 2 |
| 24 | Preston | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:9 | 0 |
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