Championship· Regular Season - 11· Ashton Gate Stadium
Bristol City
Sheffield Utd17 Oct
Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Sheffield Utd or Draw
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.66
Expected goals
1.5 - 1.2
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Bristol City +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 87% | 1.15 | 1.03 |
| AH2 +1.5Sheffield Utd +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.28 | 1.19 |
| 1XBristol City or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | 1.30 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 69% | 1.45 | 1.30 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.79 | 1.67 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 52% | 1.93 | 1.81 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | 1.93 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.26 | 2.10 |
| 1Bristol City to win | 40% | 2.51 | 2.15 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 31% | 3.24 | 2.97 |
| 2Sheffield Utd to win | 30% | 3.29 | 3.40 |
| XDraw | 30% | 3.37 | 3.55 |
| AH1 -1.5Bristol City -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.58 | 3.78 |
| AH2 -1.5Sheffield Utd -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 13% | 7.73 | 7.30 |
Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.05 | 3.30 | 3.30 | - | - | 1.67 | 2.10 |
| 1xBet | 2.06 | 3.52 | 3.32 | 1.81 | 1.93 | 1.66 | 2.09 |
| Dafabet | 2.15 | 3.55 | 3.40 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.05 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.67 | 2.10 |
| Marathonbet | 2.04 | 3.52 | 3.32 | 1.81 | 1.93 | 1.66 | 2.06 |
| Betfair | 2.05 | 3.70 | 3.40 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.67 | 2.15 |
| BetVictor | 2.05 | 3.40 | 3.30 | 1.78 | 1.90 | 1.65 | 2.10 |
| Pinnacle | 2.07 | 3.60 | 3.46 | 1.84 | 2.01 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.06 | 3.04 | 2.98 | 1.84 | 1.98 | - | - |
| Betano | 2.07 | 3.50 | 3.55 | 1.87 | 1.98 | 1.67 | 2.10 |
Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd preview & analysis
Match preview
Bristol City host Sheffield Utd in the Championship (Regular Season - 11) at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Bristol City arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 3. Most recently they lost to Blackburn 0-1 at home. They're 12th in the table with 14 points from 10 games. Sheffield Utd are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Portsmouth 2-3 away. They're 15th in the table with 12 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Bristol City have won 2, Sheffield Utd have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Bristol City narrow favourites: Bristol City 40%, draw 30%, Sheffield Utd 30%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.5 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 52% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Sheffield Utd should avoid defeat, and double chance covers the draw. Our pick is Sheffield Utd or Draw at 1.72, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Bristol City 1-0 Sheffield Utd.
Recent form
Bristol City- 13 OctHBlackburn0-1
- 10 OctACharlton1-1
- 3 OctACrystal Palace2-0
- 18 SeptHWatford1-0
- 15 SeptHLincoln0-1
Sheffield Utd- 14 OctAPortsmouth2-3
- 10 OctHLincoln3-0
- 19 SeptAStoke City1-2
- 16 SeptAFleetwood Town0-1
- 13 SeptHWolves0-1
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 10 |  Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 14 |
| 13 |  Charlton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | -3 | 14 |
| 14 |  Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 16 |  Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd: FAQ
What is the Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd prediction?
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Our tip is Sheffield Utd or Draw at odds of 1.72. Our predicted score is Bristol City 1-0 Sheffield Utd.
Who is the favourite to win Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd?
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Bristol City are favourites. Our model gives Bristol City a 40% chance of winning, Sheffield Utd 30%, and the draw 30%.
Will both teams score in Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd kick off?
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Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol.
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