Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
January's painful losses have taken a toll on Swansea City's morale as they prepare to face one of the league's leaders on Tuesday. Sheffield United are closing in on a return to the Premier League, and their visit to a mid-table side should yield crucial points.
Swansea City
Since the start of 2025, Swansea have suffered three goalless defeats in four matches, including a FA Cup elimination at the hands of Southampton (0:3). On Saturday, in the Welsh derby against Cardiff City (0:3), the team capitulated at the start of the second half, conceding three goals in 20 minutes. Over 90 minutes, they managed only two shots on target with an xG of 0.33. It seems unlikely that Swansea City will quickly recover from such results.
Sheffield United
On the same Saturday, Sheffield United handled a dangerous Norwich City side at home (2:0), with both goals scored by Harrison Burrows. Since the start of November, they have tasted defeat only once in eight away matches, scoring at least once in each. United trail league leaders Leeds United by just a point—without two points dropped early in the season, Sheffield United would be sitting atop the Championship.
Swansea City vs Sheffield United Prediction
In the eighth round, Swansea City suffered a defeat to Sheffield United away (0:1) due to a Josh Tymon's own goal. Sheffield United are set to be the first to edge towards victory again—it helps that Swansea are struggling with their form.
