Sheffield United 3-1 Coventry City

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have shown impressive form in recent weeks, winning four of their last six matches and maintaining a strong second position in the Championship with 80 points from 38 games. The Blades have been particularly solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six outings and conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game during this period. Their most recent victory, a 1-0 away win against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday, highlights their ability to grind out results in tight contests. While not particularly high-scoring, with an average of 1.17 goals scored per game in their last six matches, Sheffield United have been efficient in converting their chances into points. The team's only setback in this run was a 3-1 home defeat to Leeds United, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in their recent fixtures. Overall, Sheffield United's current form suggests they are well-positioned to maintain their promotion push as the season enters its crucial final stages.

Coventry City

Coventry City are enjoying a rich vein of form, winning five of their last six matches and propelling themselves to fifth position in the Championship table. The Sky Blues have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 13 times in their last six outings, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per game. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, providing plenty of entertainment for supporters. Notably, Coventry are currently on a four-match winning streak, which includes a convincing 3-0 victory over Sunderland in their most recent fixture. While their defensive record has room for improvement, with only one clean sheet in six games, the team's goal difference of +5 during this period underscores their overall positive performances. The Sky Blues' ability to outscore opponents has been crucial, as both teams have found the net in two-thirds of their recent matches.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent home form has been somewhat mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches at Bramall Lane. The Blades have managed to score in five of these six games, demonstrating their attacking prowess, but have also conceded in five out of six, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. Their most impressive home victory came against Middlesbrough, a 3-1 win, whilst their heaviest defeat was a 3-0 loss to Hull City. Despite the inconsistency, Sheffield United have maintained their position near the top of the Championship table, currently sitting second with 80 points from 38 games. The team's matches have been relatively high-scoring, with 67% of their recent home games seeing over 2.5 goals, and both teams finding the net in two-thirds of these fixtures. However, the Blades have only managed one clean sheet in this period, suggesting room for improvement in their defensive organisation.

Coventry City

Coventry City's recent away form has been impressive, with the Sky Blues securing four consecutive victories on the road before their latest defeat to Derby County. During this successful run, they managed to keep three clean sheets and scored an impressive nine goals, averaging 2.25 goals per game. The standout result was a thrilling 3-2 victory over Oxford United, which was the highest-scoring match in their recent away fixtures. Despite the recent loss, Coventry have shown resilience in their away performances, with their goal difference remaining positive at +3 over the last six games. Their defensive record has been particularly noteworthy, conceding just 1.17 goals per game on average, whilst maintaining a consistent attacking threat with 1.67 goals scored per game. This solid away form has undoubtedly contributed to their current 5th position in the Championship table.