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Sheffield United vs Bristol City

Monday 12 May 19:00
Championship Promotion Play-offs - Semi-finals

Key points

• Sheffield United are in strong form, ranking 3rd in the Championship with 90 points.
• Sheffield United average 1.67 goals per game and have kept three clean sheets in their last six matches.
• Bristol City have not won in their last four matches and have conceded 14 goals in their last six games.
• Bristol City have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 matches.
• Bristol City are experiencing a three-game winless streak away from home, losing their last two matches.
• defensively, Sheffield United have been solid at home, conceding only four goals in their last six matches.

Standings

Recent form

Sheffield United

Last 6: LWLWDW

Sheffield United have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, but their overall performance has been strong, securing a 3rd place finish in the Championship with 90 points from 46 games. The Blades have displayed resilience, bouncing back from defeats with wins in their last six matches. They've been particularly impressive defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding just 0.83 goals per game during this period. Their most recent outing saw them secure a convincing 3-0 away victory against Bristol City, their highest-scoring game in the sequence. Sheffield United have also demonstrated consistency in their goal-scoring, netting in every match and averaging 1.67 goals per game. The team's ability to score and maintain a solid defence has contributed to their positive goal difference of 5 over these six games, highlighting their competitive edge in the Championship.

Bristol City

Last 6: DWLLDL

Bristol City's recent form has been rather inconsistent, with the team struggling to maintain a positive momentum. They have managed just one win in their last six matches, suffering three defeats and securing two draws. The Robins have been particularly vulnerable defensively, conceding a concerning 14 goals in these six games, with an average of 2.33 goals conceded per match. Their goal difference of -8 over this period highlights their defensive frailties. Notably, Bristol City have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 matches, a worrying streak for a team sitting 6th in the Championship. High-scoring affairs have been a common feature, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals. The 4-0 loss to Leeds United stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, while their most recent match resulted in a 3-0 home loss to Sheffield United, emphasising their current struggles.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield United

Last 6: WDWLWD

Sheffield United have shown mixed form at home in their recent fixtures, with three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six matches at Bramall Lane. The Blades have been relatively solid defensively, conceding only four goals during this period and keeping two clean sheets. However, their attacking output has been somewhat modest, scoring 1.33 goals per game on average. Notably, the majority of their home matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of these games seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. Their most impressive home performance came in a 3-1 victory over Coventry City, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run. Despite the inconsistent results, Sheffield United have managed to secure a respectable third-place finish in the Championship, accumulating 90 points from 46 games.

Bristol City

Last 6: WDLDLL

Bristol City's recent away form has been underwhelming, with the Robins experiencing a challenging run of results on the road. The club have managed just one victory in their last six away matches, succumbing to three defeats and securing two draws. A concerning trend has emerged in their most recent outings, with Bristol City currently on a three-game winless streak away from home, including back-to-back losses. Their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding 10 goals in six matches, with a particularly heavy 4-0 defeat to Leeds United standing out as their most significant setback. Despite these struggles, Bristol City have shown resilience in two draws against tough opposition in Queens Park Rangers and Sheffield United. Their lone away victory, a 2-0 win against Millwall, demonstrates their potential to perform on their travels, but consistency remains elusive for the Championship side.

🔮 AI Prediction

Sheffield United win

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