Bristol City vs Sheffield United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2024-25 playoffs semi-final first leg

The last clash between the two sides ended in a draw.

Bristol City are all set to host Sheffield United in the first leg of the English League Championship 2024-25 playoffs semi-final. The high-stakes contest between the Robins and the Blades will take place at the Ashton Gate Stadium.

Bristol City finished in sixth place in the EFL Championship points table. They still have a chance to get promoted. But the challenge is going to be tough.

They have already tasted defeat at the hands of the Blades previously this season. The Robins will be at home for the first leg, which will be a big advantage for them.

Despite being away from home, Sheffield United will not be feeling much pressure. Yes, they do have a chance to make it to the Premier League. It will be interesting to watch the Blades take on the Robins for the third time this season.

Sheffield United have defeated the Robins once and will be looking to complete a double over them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bristol, England
• Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium
• Date: Friday, May 9
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Thursday, May 8: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: John Busby
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Bristol City: D-W-L-L-D

Sheffield United: L-W-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City)

For the Robins, the Albanian midfielder is going to play an important role as he is the top goal-getter for Bristol City in the EFL Championship this season. Despite being a midfielder, he has scored 12 goals and has an assist to his name in 42 league games this season. Anis Mehmeti will be looking to step up and score a goal or two.

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United)

Gustavo Hamer will be looking to step up and help the Blades take the advantage in the first leg. The Dutch midfielder has 16 goal involvements in 41 English League Championship matches this season. Sheffield United also need firepower in the final third, and Gustavo Hamer can provide that too.

Voted by his peers as Players' Player of the Year! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/cFa7IrTZS3

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 4, 2025

Match Facts

• The Robins have not won any of their last three games.
• Sheffield United are undefeated in their last two matches.
• Bristol City have not won any of their last five fixture against the Blades.

Bristol City vs Sheffield United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @21/10 bet365
• Tyrese Campbell to score @7/1 bet365
• Goals under 2.5 @1/2 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Bristol City will be without the services of Ayman Benarous, Cameron Pring, Luke McNally and Mark Sykes as they are injured.

Ollie Arblaster and Ryhs Norrington Davies are injured and will not be in action for Sheffield United.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 17

Bristol City won: 5

Sheffield United won: 10

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Bristol City predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

O’Leary (GK); Tanner, Dickie, Vyner; McCrorie, Knight, McGuane, Roberts; Mehmeti, Earthy; Wells

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Cooper (GK); Choudhary, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows; Diaz, Peck, Souza, Hamer; Campbell, Moore

Match Prediction

This is going to be the third meeting between these two teams and is going to be a thriller. The Bristol City vs Sheffield United EFL Championship Play-off first leg is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Bristol City 1-1 Sheffield United

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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