Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Both teams average no more than 1.3 goals per match, although their recent encounters have defied this trend. Will we see two to three goals again, or perhaps a 0:0 or 1:0 result?
Bristol City
Bristol City won their last game against Preston North End (3:1). The first goal came from a series of defensive errors by their opponents. They conceded only from a direct free kick. However, matches with more than two goals have been rare for them, with a total over 2.5 occurring only twice in their last seven games. This makes a high-scoring affair against Sheffield United unlikely.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United have been consistent in keeping their opponents under control, conceding less than 0.5 goals per match. In their recent away match against Blackburn Rovers (2:0) they didn’t concede. This was the ninth game out of 13 where Sheffield United kept a clean sheet.
Bristol City vs Sheffield United Prediction
Meetings between these clubs have not been goal-fests, with only one or two goals scored in their last four encounters. This match is expected to follow suit with a low-scoring affair, and Sheffield United, who are ahead in the standings, have the greater strength to secure a win.
