Sheffield Utd v Burnley prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Sheffield Utd v Burnley, Championship on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Sheffield Utd host Burnley in the Championship on Saturday 12 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Both teams scored in 12 of Burnley’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).
Burnley have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions. Burnley are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Sheffield Utd.
Form and the table
10 of Sheffield Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Sheffield Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Sheffield Utd have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 home matches in all competitions — 1.40 points per game, scoring 1.40 and conceding 1.20. Sheffield Utd have scored 15 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sheffield Utd have conceded 14 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Eight of Burnley’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Away from home, Burnley have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 1.71. Burnley have scored 16 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Burnley have conceded 21 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Sheffield Utd (11th) and Burnley (22nd) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sheffield Utd the stronger side, 75 rating points above Burnley (Sheffield Utd 1492, Burnley 1416, after at least 103 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 21 April 2025, finished Burnley 2–1 Sheffield Utd.
Team news
Predicted Sheffield Utd XI (4-4-2): M. Cooper, J. Tanganga, L. Kitching, H. Choudhury, M. McGuinness, S. Peck, K. Phillips, B. Brereton, R. Donovan, T. Cannon, P. Bamford — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. O'Hare (4.5 per match over five appearances, two goals) and Kalvin Phillips (3.7 per match over nine appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Sheffield Utd’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sheffield Utd (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), C. O'Hare averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 955 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances. Kalvin Phillips averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 472 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Burnley XI (4-2-3-1): G. Coudert, K. Walker, Igor, L. Pires, A. Ahmedhodžić, J. Laurent, M. Alleyne, L. Ramazani, R. Hatate, U. Raghouber, Z. Amdouni — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Lucas Pires (4.3 per match over nine appearances, three assists) and Zian Flemming (4.0 per match over four appearances, three goals) have been Burnley’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Burnley (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Lucas Pires averages 3.9 tackles per 90 over 532 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last nine appearances. Zian Flemming averages 5.0 shots per 90 over 428 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Bramall Lane
- Head-to-head (last 6): Sheffield Utd 1 · draws 0 · Burnley 5 · 4 goals/game
- Recent form: Sheffield Utd 2W 0D 3L · Burnley 1W 2D 2L
Sheffield Utd v Burnley (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sheffield Utd for / against | Line | Burnley for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.63 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.5 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.88 for · 15.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14 for · 14.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.25 for · 9.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.13 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Sheffield Utd
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Campbell n 8 | 43 | 2.4 | 0 | — |
| J. Ayew n 8 | 55.1 | 2 | 2 | — |
| K. Phillips n 8 | 55 | 2 | 2.3 | — |
| P. Bamford n 8 | 64.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | — |
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 71.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Cannon n 8 | 51.9 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| R. Oné n 8 | 28.3 | 2 | 0 |
| T. Campbell n 8 | 43 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| P. Bamford n 8 | 64.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| R. Donovan n 8 | 45.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. Bamford n 8 | 64.1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| K. Phillips n 8 | 55 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 71.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| T. Chong n 8 | 57.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| J. Rothwell n 8 | 56.9 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| H. Choudhury n 8 | 71.5 | 3.3 |
| K. Phillips n 8 | 55 | 3.3 |
| R. Donovan n 8 | 45.8 | 3.2 |
| J. Baptiste n 8 | 66.3 | 2.9 |
| Liam Kitching n 8 | 82.1 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Burnley
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Ramazani n 8 | 68.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | — |
| R. Hatate n 8 | 57 | 1.8 | 2 | — |
| H. Mejbri n 8 | 56 | 1.8 | 2.6 | — |
| J. Laurent n 8 | 88.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | — |
| Zeki Amdouni n 8 | 78.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeki Amdouni n 8 | 78.3 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| Marcus Edwards n 8 | 55.1 | 3.5 | 1.8 |
| D. Satpaev n 8 | 59.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| A. Ramsey n 8 | 65.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| A. Hountondji n 8 | 31.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeki Amdouni n 8 | 78.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| J. Bruun Larsen n 8 | 56.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| R. Hatate n 8 | 57 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| J. Vardy n 8 | 56.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Marcus Edwards n 8 | 55.1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Pires n 8 | 64.8 | 4 |
| R. Hatate n 8 | 57 | 2.2 |
| H. Ekdal n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 |
| H. Mejbri n 8 | 56 | 2 |
| D. Satpaev n 8 | 59.5 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Coudert n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| M. Weiß n 8 | 90.9 | 2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Sheffield Utd v Burnley — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-04-21 Burnley 2–1 Sheffield Utd
- 2024-12-26 Sheffield Utd 0–2 Burnley
- 2024-04-20 Sheffield Utd 1–4 Burnley
- 2023-12-02 Burnley 5–0 Sheffield Utd
- 2023-04-10 Burnley 2–0 Sheffield Utd
- 2022-11-05 Sheffield Utd 5–2 Burnley
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Burnley?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sheffield Utd won 1, Burnley won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sheffield Utd and Burnley?
- Recent form — Sheffield Utd 2W 0D 3L; Burnley 1W 2D 2L.
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