A close encounter is expected when Sheffield and Coventry clash this evening.
20:00 Friday
Two sides vying for promotion clash when Sheffield welcome Coventry to Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United vs Coventry Prediction
- Rhian Brewster was the difference-maker last time out as his poacher's finish proved enough to earn Sheffield United a 1-0 derby victory against arch-rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
- Chris Wilder's side have taken 10 points from their last four league games and are wrapped up in a fierce promotion race with eight games remaining.
- Coventry responded well to a surprise setback against a relegation-threatened Derby side when they hammered Sunderland 3-0 two weeks ago, with help from a Haji Wright hat-trick.
- The Sky Blues have won six of their last seven Championship fixtures and will be desperate to put daylight between themselves and seventh-placed Bristol City.
Score Prediction: Sheffield United 1-1 Coventry
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Sheffield United vs Coventry Lineups
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Sheffield United Predicted Lineup vs Coventry
Cooper, Burrows, Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Seriki, Hamer, Choudhury, Peck, Brereton, Brewster, Campbell
Coventry Predicted Lineup vs Sheffield United
Dovin, Dasilva, Kitching, Thomas, Ewijk, Eccles, Grimes, Torp, Mason-Clark, Wright, Sakamoto
Sheffield United vs Coventry Team News
- Chris Wilder could name an unchanged starting XI following a Steel City Derby win before the international break.
- Sheffield United have a number of players doubtful for their return to league action, including Alfie Gilchrist and Vinicius Souza.
- Left-back Rhys Norrington-Davies has been ruled out for the rest of the season after aggravating a groin injury.
- Frank Lampard should make a change to his midfield with Josh Eccles replacing Jamie Allen.
- Ellis Simms will have to wait for his return to the starting XI after Haji Wright scored a hat-trick against Sunderland.
- Jack Rudoni is facing a spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, while Ben Sheaf and Brandon Thomas-Asante are both doubtful.
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Sheffield United vs Coventry Odds
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 11/10 | 48% |
| Draw | 28/11 | 28% |
| Coventry | 11/4 | 27% |
Sheffield United vs Coventry Bet Builder Tips
Our Bet Builder tips for Sheffield United vs Coventry features Ahmedhodzic to be Carded, Over 2.5 Goals & Tyrese Campbell to Score Anytime.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 14/1 with BetMGM.
- Sheffield United’s Bosnian defender Anel Ahmedhodzic is a card magnet, with 10 yellows and one red in 30 appearances this season. He was sent off in the reverse fixture against Coventry after clashing with Norman Bassette, suggesting this matchup gets under his skin. Facing Coventry’s quick forwards (Mason-Clark or Bassette), he’s likely to commit a tactical foul or get caught out, especially in a tense promotion battle.
- Recent meetings between these sides average 2.66 goals per game (based on the last six H2H clashes). Sheffield United’s home games often see goals (over 2.5 in four of their last six), and Coventry’s open style under Lampard has led to six of their last six games hitting this mark.
- Sheffield United’s striker Tyrese Campbell has been in form, scoring three goals in his last four games. He has averaged three shots per game in that span.
