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

The Blades secured an easy 3-0 win over the Robins in the first leg.

Sheffield United are ready to host Bristol City in the second leg of the English League Championship 2024-25 playoffs semi-final. The high-stakes encounter is all set to take place at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United will be at home for the second leg, and this will be a big advantage for them. The Blades did a very good job as they scored three goals and did not concede any. They will have a three-goal advantage coming into the second leg.

The hosts should defend well and score a goal or two to ease past their opponents.

Bristol City have a mountain to climb, and they will be under immense pressure here. The Robins will be contesting away from home. They must play attacking football and also should not concede any goals.

It is going to be a very tough outing for them, and we can expect some fight out of them.

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— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 10, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Sheffield, England
• Stadium: Bramall Lane
• Date: Tuesday, May 13
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST (Monday, May 12: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT)
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United)

The 25-year-old will be leading the attacking front alongside Kieffer Moore for Sheffield United once again. Tyrese Campbell is the top goal scorer for the Blades in the EFL Championship this season. He has scored 10 goals and has an assist to his name in 34 league games this season.

Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City)

Anis Mehmeti will have an important role to play for the Robins in the upcoming second leg against Sheffield United. Bristol City are down by three goals, and the Albanian midfielder will have to come up with some exceptional plays which can help his side on the attacking front.

Match Facts

• The Blades have defeated the Robins twice this season.
• This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides in the current season.
• Bristol City haven’t won any of their last three games against Sheffield United this season.

Sheffield United vs Bristol City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Sheffield United to win @19/20 Ladbrokes
• Tyrese Campbell to score @11/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

Femi Seriki, Ollie Arblaster and Rhys Norrington Davies are injured and will not be in action for Sheffield United. Ben Bereton Diaz’s availability depends on his match fitness.

Bristol City will be without the services of Ayman Benarous, Joe Williams, Luke McNally and Mark Sykes as they are injured and Rob Dickie because he is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 19

Sheffield United won: 11

Bristol City won: 5

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-2)

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

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

O’Leary (GK); Tanner, Pring, Vyner; Hirakawa, Knight, Williams, McCorie; Bird, Mehmeti; Wells

Match Prediction

The Blades have a positive advantage in their hands, which will be essential coming into the second leg. Sheffield United are likely to defeat Bristol City in the upcoming EFL Championship 2024-25 playoffs semi-final second leg.

Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Bristol City

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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