How it finished
Cardiff City and Sheffield United drew 2–2. Bawler's model favoured Sheffield United at 43% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave the draw 26%. It forecast 2.9 goals; the match produced 4. Cardiff City had 28 shots (10 on target) to Sheffield United's 6 (4), with 67% of the ball against 33%. Expected goals finished 2.0 to 1.5.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
First half — what we expected
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 76%
First-half chances
How the match splits
How to read this
First-half numbers are our full-match forecast split by how much of each side's shooting and corners usually comes before the break. The small bars under each number are that side's most recent first halves (up to six).
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Cardiff City vs Sheffield United?
Cardiff City and Sheffield United drew 2–2. Bawler's model favoured Sheffield United at 43% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave the draw 26%. It forecast 2.9 goals; the match produced 4. Cardiff City had 28 shots (10 on target) to Sheffield United's 6 (4), with 67% of the ball against 33%. Expected goals finished 2.0 to 1.5.
What was the final score in Cardiff City vs Sheffield United?
Cardiff City 2–2 Sheffield United, played on 29 Aug 2026 in the England: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with Cardiff City 31%, the draw 26% and Sheffield United 43%.
What were the stats in Cardiff City vs Sheffield United?
Full-time: Possession 67%–33%, Expected goals (xG) 2.0–1.5, Shots 28–6, Shots on target 10–4, Shots inside box 21–4, Big chances 2–2, Corners 12–2, Saves 2–8, Fouls 12–11, Offsides 2–1, Yellow cards 2–2.
Did both teams score in Cardiff City vs Sheffield United?
Yes — both Cardiff City and Sheffield United scored, finishing 2–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 58% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Cardiff City vs Sheffield United right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Sheffield United or draw 69%, it finished Draw (26% called); Total goals — we said 2.9, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 58%, it finished Yes.