Football betting preview: Sheffield Utd U23 vs Birmingham U23

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

Sheffield Utd U23 form and stats

Sheffield Utd U23, who have the fewest conceded goals (22) in Professional Development League, are steadily winning Professional Development League games and points here. 9 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat is the summary from 13 games. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Sheffield Utd U23 after consecutive victories at their own ground.

Sheffield's previous game was a Professional Development League match also played at home, ending 4-0 versus Ipswich U23. The home side are looking to build on that result. As indicated by the result mentioned above, Sheffield played a great game against Ipswich U23 and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one. The 4-0 win against Ipswich U23 was decided after a strong and deadly first half, making the second half more of a journey towards the final whistle.

Before that game, the 4-1 home victory against Wigan U23.

Goals are plentiful in the league this season as Sheffield has scored 36 goals here in 13 home games. Sheffield have only conceded 11 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Birmingham U23 form and stats

7 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. That’s the product of Birmingham U23, who have the most scored goals (67) in Professional Development League, playing as the away team in the Professional Development League this season. The visitors have performed well in their home games as well, building a total win streak of four games home and away. Birmingham hope to make it five in this match.

Two travels in a row for Birmingham, whose manager could celebrate last time after the Professional Development League win against Bristol City U23.

Prior to that result Birmingham won their away game at Wigan U23. The scoreline was 11-1.

Birmingham are a potent attacking force on the road with their 32 goals in 12 league games. It's worth mentioning that 16 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Birmingham have conceded 18 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.

Head 2 Head

Sheffield and Birmingham U23 have met before this season: Sheffield Utd U23 - Birmingham U23 5-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Sheffield four wins, one draw and Birmingham U23 five victories. As for goals, five matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), five games had two or less.

Sheffield Utd U23 missing players

Birmingham U23 missing players