Sheffield United vs Wrexham Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Carabao Cup 2024-25

Wrexham will aim to pull a big upset when they face Sheffield United in the EFL Cup.

On August 9, Sheffield United defeated Preston North End 2-0 to start their 2024–25 Championship campaign. On August 10, the visitors defeated Wycombe Wanderers 3-2 to start their League One campaign.

The fact that his squad has already overcome a two-point deduction—a penalty they received for missing transfer payments during the 2022–2023 season—will excite manager Chris Wilder.

On August 30, 2023, Sheffield United’s EFL Cup campaign came to an abrupt end as Lincoln City defeated them 3-2 on penalties.

Defendants Under the management of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham won back-to-back promotions and are starting their first League One season since 2004–05.

The previous season, the visitors advanced to the second phase after defeating Wigan on penalties, only to lose to Bradford City on penalties as well.

Kick-off

IST: 14 August, 12:30 a.m.

GMT: 13 August, 7 p.m.

Players to watch

Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United)

The 6’5 striker will be leading the No.9 position, Moore was in the starting lineup to face Preston Town in their Championship game. The striker did not have a goal to his name but his presence gave Sheffield a player to count on in big games and Moore will be ready to demonstrate his traits.

Steven Fletcher (Wrexham)

Steven Fletcher is a star player for Wrexham and he was on the scoresheet in their 3-2 win against Wycombe Wanderers despite coming on as a substitute. The Striker replaced Palmer and was one of the best players on the pitch. Manager Phil Parkinson might count on him in the next game and he could get a nod ahead of Palmer in the starting lineup to face Sheffield United.

Match facts

• In their last ten home games, Sheffield United have suffered eight losses.
• Wrexham have triumphed in six straight games.
• In their last ten away games, Wrexham have won eight of them.

Betting tips and odd

• Tip 1: Wrexham to win this game.
• Tip 2: Sheffield to concede first.
• Tip 3: total goal under 2.5.

Players and injury news

Jamie Shackleton’s injury to his knee will keep the hosts out of action until September, and Sam McCallum is currently out owing to a hamstring problem that is unlikely to be resolved.

Tyrese Campbell, who joined Sheffield United on Sunday, might play for the team for the first time on Tuesday.

Regarding the visitors, Paul Mullin may make a quick comeback considering that manager Parkinson stated he was back on the grass on August 8, although he is not expected to be put in danger.

Head-to-head

Matches: 12

Sheffield United: 5

Draws: 4

Wrexham: 3

Predicted lineup

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Grbic; Seriki, Souttar, Robinson, Burrows; Brewster, Souza, Arblaster, Slimane; Peck; Moore

Wrexham predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Burton; Barnett, Scarr, O’Connell, O’Connor, McClean; Cannon, Dobson, Lee; Dalby, Fletcher

Prediction for Sheffield United vs Wrexham

Despite their incredible success in earning consecutive promotions and making it to League One, Wrexham may struggle against Sheffield United, a Championship team.

But if their encounter with Wycombe is any indication, the Red Dragons will force the Blades to work hard for their win.

Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Wrexham

Live telecast

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