Sheffield United 2-0 Cardiff City

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent form has been a tale of two halves, with the Blades experiencing a concerning dip after a positive run. The team started with a promising streak, securing back-to-back victories against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City, the latter being their highest-scoring match in this period with a 3-1 win. However, their form has taken a sharp downturn, as they are currently on a three-match losing streak, failing to score in two of those defeats. This slump has seen them concede their position at the top of the table, now sitting in third place with 83 points from 42 games. Despite their recent struggles, Sheffield United have maintained a relatively tight defence, conceding an average of just one goal per game over their last six matches, with 67% of these games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Bluebirds struggling to find consistent winning momentum. The Welsh side have managed just one victory in their last six matches, drawing three and losing two. Their goal-scoring output has been modest, averaging only one goal per game, while conceding slightly more at 1.17 goals per match. Defensively, Cardiff have kept only one clean sheet in this period, with both teams scoring in two-thirds of their recent fixtures. The team's position of 22nd in the Championship table reflects their poor form, with 42 points from 42 games suggesting they are in serious danger of relegation. Interestingly, Cardiff's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and 50% under 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have shown mixed form at home in their recent fixtures, with a record of three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches at Bramall Lane. The Blades have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably their 3-1 victories against Coventry City and Middlesbrough, showcasing their attacking prowess. Despite their inconsistent results, United have managed to maintain a positive goal difference, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game whilst conceding 1.17. Their ability to find the back of the net is evident, with both teams scoring in 67% of these matches. Interestingly, there's an even split between games featuring under and over 2.5 goals, highlighting the unpredictable nature of their home performances. Although they've struggled to keep clean sheets, managing just one in this period, Sheffield United's home form has contributed significantly to their strong league position of 3rd with 83 points from 42 games.

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent away form has been mixed, with the Bluebirds struggling to find consistent results on the road. In their last six away matches, Cardiff have managed one win, three draws, and two losses, indicating a tendency to avoid defeat but difficulty in securing victories. The team have been involved in relatively low-scoring affairs, with no matches featuring more than four goals. Cardiff's defence has been somewhat porous, conceding in five of the six games, but they've also managed to find the net in four of these fixtures. Notably, the Bluebirds have drawn their last two away matches, suggesting a slight improvement in their ability to pick up points on their travels. However, their overall league position of 22nd highlights the team's broader struggles this season.