Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 15:00
Full Time

Match Timeline

49'
Andre Brooks
Normal Goal
54'
Josh Windass
Normal Goal → Sam Smith
56'
George Dobson🟨
Yellow Card
61'
Jaïro Riedewald🟨
Yellow Card
65'
Jaïro Riedewald🔄
Substitution 1 → Tom Davies
72'
Ki-Jana Hoever🔄
Substitution 2 → Chiedozie Ogbene
73'
Sydie Peck🔄
Substitution 3 → Oliver Arblaster
73'
Josh Windass🔄
Substitution 1 → Oliver Rathbone
78'
Sam Smith
Normal Goal → Issa Kaboré
79'
Sam Smith🟨
Yellow Card
82'
Callum Doyle🟨
Yellow Card
82'
Callum O'Hare🔄
Substitution 4 → Danny Ings
82'
Harrison Burrows🔄
Substitution 5 → Tahith Chong
90'
Sam Smith🔄
Substitution 2 → Jay Rodriguez

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal4
9Shots off Goal3
21Total Shots10
5Blocked Shots3
15Shots insidebox6
6Shots outsidebox4
5Fouls10
8Corner Kicks5
2Offsides3
60Ball Possession40
1Yellow Cards3
2Goalkeeper Saves6
528Total passes342
443Passes accurate246
84Passes %72
2.8expected_goals1.29
0goals_prevented0

Starting Lineups

Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd1:1

Starting XI

17Adam DaviesG
14Harrison BurrowsD
44Jaïro RiedewaldM
8Gustavo HamerM
45Patrick BamfordF
6Tyler BindonD
42Sydie PeckM
10Callum O'HareM
2Japhet TangangaD
11Andre BrooksM
12Ki-Jana HoeverD

WrexhamWrexham1:1

Starting XI

1Arthur OkonkwoG
2Callum DoyleD
14George ThomasonM
27Lewis O'BrienF
28Sam SmithF
5Dominic HyamD
15George DobsonM
10Josh WindassF
4Max CleworthD
26Zak VynerM
12Issa KaboréM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
Form: D-L-D-W-L
Wrexham
Wrexham
Form: L-W-L-D-W
Record
4 W
3 D
3 L
5 W
2 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
1.4
Scored
vs
1.7
Scored
1.1
Conceded
vs
1.5
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
80%
BTTS
60%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.6
Away:1.2
Conceded
Home:1.4
Away:0.8
Scored
Home:1.9
Away:1.3
Conceded
Home:1.4
Away:1.7

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1570
Average
1528
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1524
↓ Momentum (-46)
1566
↑ Momentum (+37)
Expected Outcome
38%
Home Win
32%
Draw
30%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1532
Attack
1523
1560
Defence
1505
Recent Form
1538
Attack
1540
1540
Defence
1492
Post-Match Changes
-14
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Sheffield Utd vs Wrexham Preview
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.73
Expected Value:+12.4%
Confidence:65

Welcome back, goal-hungry fans. Life's too short for nil-nil, and this fixture screams goals. When Sheffield Utd meets Wrexham, the history books don't lie. In their last four meetings, the ball has found the net at least three times every single match. The most recent clash ended in a frantic 3-5 thriller, while earlier encounters saw 4-2, 3-1, and 3-3 scorelines. That is a 100% hit rate for Over 2.5 Goals, and as The Big O, I don't see that changing now. I specialize in finding value where the action is, and this matchup is dripping with potential. Looking at recent form, Sheffield Utd has been finding the back of the net, averaging 1.40 goals scored per game over their last 10 fixtures. Wrexham is even more potent, averaging 1.70 goals scored per game in the same period. Combine that with their defensive frailties—Sheffield Utd concedes 1.10 goals per game, while Wrexham concedes 1.50. The Poisson goal expectancy lands squarely at 3.00 goals for the match, which aligns perfectly with the bookies' Over 2.5 line at 1.73. Fatigue could play a role here. Wrexham has only had 4 days rest compared to Sheffield Utd's 7 days. Less rest often means more defensive errors, which is music to The Big O's ears. The market consensus suggests a fair probability of 54.83% for Over 2.5, but the odds imply 57.8%. My internal estimate pushes that confidence to 65%, creating a solid edge. We are looking for EV of at least 3%, and this bet comfortably clears that bar. Key Points: - H2H Record: 4/4 matches went Over 2.5 Goals. - Recent Form: Sheffield Utd (1.4 GF), Wrexham (1.7 GF). - Goal Expectancy: Poisson model predicts 3.00 total goals. - Odds Value: 1.73 offers value against fair probability. - Fatigue Factor: Wrexham's shorter rest may increase goal likelihood. The Big O picks Over 2.5 Goals.

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📝 Match Preview

Sheffield Utd vs Wrexham Betting Preview
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.67
Expected Value:+8.6%
Confidence:65

Kickoff for the Championship clash between Sheffield Utd and Wrexham is set for March 21, 2026. As Value Vinny, I’m here to cut through the noise and find the mathematical edge. The bookies are offering odds that don’t quite reflect the statistical reality, specifically in the goals markets. Looking at the recent form, Sheffield Utd has a 80% Both Teams to Score (BTTS) rate over their last 10 games, averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded. Wrexham sits higher in the table (6th vs 15th) with a 60% BTTS rate, averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded. While recent trends show a slight decline in goals for both sides, the head-to-head record is the smoking gun here. In all four previous meetings, both teams have scored, and every match went Over 2.5 goals. The average goal count in H2H is massive at 6.0 goals per game, though current expected goal models suggest a lower total of 3.00 (Home 1.63, Away 1.37). The odds for BTTS - Yes are 1.67, implying a probability of roughly 60%. However, combining Sheffield Utd’s 80% BTTS rate, Wrexham’s 60% rate, and the perfect 100% H2H record, the true probability is likely closer to 65% or higher. This creates a clear positive Expected Value (EV) of approximately +8.5%, which comfortably clears our +3% edge threshold. The declining trends suggest the total goals might not hit Over 2.5 consistently, making BTTS the sharper play. Sheffield Utd’s home defense concedes 1.40 goals per game, while Wrexham’s away attack averages 1.33. Conversely, Wrexham concedes 1.67 away, and Sheffield Utd scores 1.60 at home. These splits confirm both sides have the offensive and defensive profiles to find the net. The odds of 1.67 for BTTS - Yes are generous given the H2H dominance and form stats. Key Points: - Sheffield Utd has an 80% BTTS rate in their last 10 games. - Wrexham has a 60% BTTS rate in their last 10 games. - Head-to-Head record shows 100% BTTS in all 4 meetings. - Expected goal total is 3.00, supporting goal markets. - BTTS - Yes odds of 1.67 offer significant value. The math points to Both Teams to Score - Yes as the optimal value selection.

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