Sheffield United v Birmingham Prediction: 22/1 Fancy At Bramall Lane

Bramall Lane hosts the EFL Championship 2026/27 fixture between Sheffield United and Birmingham City on Saturday evening, with both teams looking to open the campaign with a win – William Hill News previews the action.

Our vivacious EFL Championship returns this weekend for another season of unbridled thrills and spills.

Those three clubs relegated from the Premier League – West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers – are already attracting intense football betting interest reflecting associated parachute payments. Nevertheless, plenty of other teams will fancy their chances, especially since the number of slots for competing in the Play-Offs expands to six.

Let’s take a look at the best Championship betting picks for opening weekend.

Sheffield United v Birmingham City Odds:

• Sheffield United – 6/4
• Draw – 2/1
• Birmingham – 9/5

Can we expect fireworks in this season curtain raiser? Tony Incenzo previews Saturday’s clash as the Blades and the Blues do battle in a bid to get off to a flyer.

Sheffield United v Birmingham City

• Kick-off: 5.30pm
• Bramall Lane

Sheffield United preview

• Final position 2025/26: 13th

The Blades were struggling relegation candidates prior to boss Chris Wilder’s return on 15th September. And subsequently enjoying a full summer to prepare under Wilder, I’m certain results will be much better going forward. They re-signed Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips in a one-year loan arrangement on Tuesday.

Birmingham City preview

• Final position 2025/26: 10th

Holding grandiose plans for a 62,000 capacity new stadium, Blues will aim for the Play-offs and beyond this season. New faces include midfielder Jhon Solis (from Girona), striker Luis Vazquez (Anderlecht) and left-back Kristoffer Lund (Palermo).

Sheffield United v Birmingham score prediction: Blades razor sharp 3-0.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*