We simulated Sheffield United vs Tottenham to get an FA Cup score prediction

Sep 26, 2023

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Sheffield in the FA Cup on Wednesday evening, so we simulated the game to try and predict the final score.

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Tottenham will be looking to continue their trophy hunt on Wednesday night when they take on Sheffield United in the FA Cup fifth round.

Goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane secured a 2-0 win for Spurs over Chelsea in their last outing, sending Antonio Conte's side into Wednesday's clash in high spirits. The victory was Spurs' second on the bounce, with all seven of the Lilywhites' wins in 2023 accompanied by a clean sheet.

Spurs reached the fifth round of the FA Cup by beating Preston North End 3-0 in the previous round, with Conte's side yet to face a Premier League side in the competition. Victory on Wednesday would book Spurs' spot in the last eight of the FA Cup in what's looking like their best chance of silverware this season.

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So, could Spurs pick up another FA Cup win when they face Sheffield United? Let's take a look.

To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that the Blades could set up in a 3-5-2 formation, with their line-up as follows: Foderingham; Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Robinson; Bogle, Berge, Norwood, Osborn, Lowe; McBurnie, Ndiaye.

We predict that Spurs could line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Forster; Romero, Sanchez, Lenglet; Porro, Hojbjerg, Sarr, Perisic; Danjuma, Richarlison, Son.

Despite a new-look attack against Sheffield United, Spurs didn't struggle to create chances, with Arnaut Danjuma and Richarlison both testing the 'keeper in the opening stages. A goal for Spurs looked set in stone, and they broke the deadlock after 26 minutes.

A short corner saw Danjuma pick up possession outside the box, and an explosive bit of dribbling saw the striker burst past two defenders and into the box. With the goal in his sight, Danjuma took aim, and the power of his strike took the ball past the 'keeper, despite a strong hand getting to the shot.

Heung-Min Son hit the post as Spurs searched for a second, but the Blades almost found an equaliser just before the break when Oli McBurnie's shot from close range was sent straight at the feet of Fraser Forster. The 'keeper's save kickstarted a counterattack for Spurs, and the Lilywhites made it 2-0 going into halftime.

The save fell to the feet of Cristian Romero, and the Argentine's clearance was sent into the path of Danjuma as Spurs pushed forward. A long ball forward from the Dutchman found Richarlison who had Pape Sarr in support, and the midfielder tapped the Brazilian's cross into the net to double the lead.

The Blades came close a few times in the second half as they looked for a way back into the game, and McBurnie pulled a goal back for his side in the 89th minute when he bundled a corner over the line. It proved to just be a consolation goal though, and Spurs held out for the win.

Here are the full-time match stats:

FIFA 23 predicts that Spurs could book their spot in the next round of the FA Cup with a win over Sheffield United. The rotated side were controlling in attack, but the hosts still managed to create some dangerous chances, making it a much closer affair than expected.

What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments