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
First half — what we expected
Chance of at least one first-half goal: 76%. Based on how often each side shoots and wins corners before the break, not a share of their full-match numbers.
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: Result — we said Sheffield United 43%, it finished Draw (26% called); Total goals — we said 2.9, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 58%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said X2 69%, it finished Landed.