Analysing past encounters, Leicester City has historically held the upper hand against Sheffield United. In their recent England Championship match on November 29, 2025, Leicester City triumphed 3-2 at home, establishing a 3-0 lead in the first half. The match also saw a significant disparity in corners (-9), indicating Leicester City's attacking dominance. Earlier, on March 14, 2021, Leicester City secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Sheffield United, demonstrating their superiority in both score and corner count (-1). However, Sheffield United has shown the ability to mount comebacks. During a Premier League clash on December 6, 2020, Sheffield United, playing at home, fought back against Leicester City, narrowing the score to 2-1, despite losing in corners (-3). Additionally, in a home match on July 18, 2020, they narrowly lost 0-2, but maintained a balanced corner count (-5). Looking back further, Leicester City has often prevailed in crucial stages, whether in the FA Cup or earlier season matches. For example, a 1-0 win against Sheffield United in February 2018, with a corner count of -8, highlighted their defensive resilience. In the English League Cup, Sheffield United suffered a 1-4 defeat at home in August 2017, also with a significant deficit in corners. These statistics underscore the dynamic nature of their contests, especially with the alternating home and away advantages potentially influencing the game's tempo. Players' focus and tactical execution will likely be crucial in determining the outcome of this match. The upcoming England Championship match between Sheffield United and Leicester City is scheduled for January 2nd at 01:30. The over/under goal line is set at 2.5, suggesting an expectation for a higher scoring game.