Sheffield United vs Bristol City Prediction: Team News, Predicted Lineups and Where To Watch
Sheffield United host Bristol City at Bramall Lane on Monday, May 12th, at 20:00 as they look to secure their place at Wembley, while the visitors aim to overturn the deficit and salvage their playoff dreams.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Form
Sheffield United enter this match in good form, having won their last match 3-0 away to Bristol City. The Blades are undefeated in their last eight matches against Bristol City in all competitions, however, their recent home form has been mixed, with a draw against Blackburn.
Bristol City, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat in the first leg. The Robins' recent form has been poor, having conceded at least two goals in their last four matches in the Championship.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Head-to-head
Sheffield United have dominated recent encounters against Bristol City, winning four of the last six matches between the two sides, with the other two ending in a draw. In the most recent meeting, Sheffield United emerged as 3-0 winners.
When playing at home, Sheffield United have been particularly strong against Bristol City, remaining undefeated in their last eight matches. The home side have won four of the last six home matches against Bristol City, and there have been under 2.5 goals in their last four home matches against Bristol City in all competitions.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Team News
Sheffield United will be without H. Souttar and O. Arblaster due to injury. Andre Brooks and Callum O'Hare both scored from the bench on Thursday but will likely have to wait for their chances in the starting XI. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Ben Brereton should both return to the matchday squad after they were left out for fitness reasons last week.
Bristol City will be without Rob Dickie, who is suspended after being sent off in the first leg. Joe Williams is also out with an ankle injury. Haydon Roberts is expected to replace Dickie at the back, while George Earthy and Cameron Pring could also be recalled to the starting XI.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Predicted Lineups
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Cooper; Burrows, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Choudhury; Hamer, Peck, Souza, Brewster; Moore, Campbell
Bristol City Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): O'Leary; Vyner, Roberts, Tanner; Pring, Knight, Bird, McCrorie; Mehmeti, Earthy; Wells
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Where to watch Sheffield United vs Bristol City
Sheffield United vs Bristol City kicks off at 20:00 GMT today and will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Match Facts
- Sheffield United have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Bristol City in all competitions
- Sheffield United are undefeated in their last 8 matches against Bristol City in all competitions
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Bristol City's last 5 games in Championship
- Bristol City have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in Championship
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Score Prediction
Sheffield United benefitted greatly from a controversial Rob Dickie red card in the first leg as Harrison Burrows' penalty was followed up by goals from Andre Brooks and Callum O'Hare in the second half. Providing a disaster, Chris Wilder's side will be heading to Wembley, although they will be keen to give their home fans a show rather than play for the draw on Monday.
Bristol City have a right to feel aggrieved given the controversial nature of Dickie's red card, but Liam Manning's men have no time to feel sorry for themselves as they face an uphill struggle to salvage their playoff dreams. Unfortunately for the Robins, they will need to end a five-match winless run away from home if they're to punch their ticket to Wembley.
