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English LC Play-Offs: Sheffield United vs Bristol City
Kickoff Time: 2025-05-13 03:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Lee Smith
In the first leg, Sheffield United defeated Bristol City 3-0 on the road, which almost ensured them a spot in the final. This season, Sheffield United accumulated 90 points in 46 games of the Championship, surpassing fourth-placed Sunderland by 14 points. The team primarily employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, with counter-attack being their common tactical system. Sheffield United has scored 11 goals through counter-attacks this season, which ranks first in the league. Moreover, the team’s conceded goals (36) rank third least in the league, with only 8.7 shots on goal per game on average. It is worth noting that T. Campbell, the top scorer of Sheffield United, and Gustavo Hamer, the key midfielder, have collectively contributed 26 goals and 12 assists in the league, making them the absolute core players in the team’s attacking line.
Bristol City has never succeeded in six attempts at promotion playoffs in their history, and their last appearance in the playoffs was back in 2008 when they lost 0-1 to Hull City in the final. With a 0-3 deficit from the first leg, Bristol City’s current promotion playoff journey is already hanging by a thread. Additionally, the absence of central defender Robert Atkinson and Robert Dickie’s red card in the first leg have further weakened the defense. Notably, Bristol City’s win rate against the top five teams in the league this season is only 12.5%, and the team is quite weak on the road. In 23 away league matches this season, Bristol City recorded four wins, 10 draws, and nine losses, with an away win rate of only 17%.
In terms of strength and overall performance, Sheffield United is clearly superior to Bristol City. Meanwhile, the impressive victory in the first leg has significantly boosted their confidence. In the second leg, under the advantage of home fans, Sheffield United is undoubtedly worthy of support.
Sheffield United’s Last 5 Games: WDWLW
25-05-09 Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United
25-05-03 Sheffield United 1-1 Blackburn Rovers
25-04-26 Stoke City 0-2 Sheffield United
25-04-22 Burnley 2-1 Sheffield United
25-04-19 Sheffield United 2-0 Cardiff City
Bristol City’s Last 5 Games: LDLLW
25-05-09 Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United
25-05-03 Bristol City 2-2 Preston North End
25-04-29 Leeds United 4-0 Bristol City
25-04-21 Luton Town 3-1 Bristol City
25-04-18 Bristol City 2-1 Sunderland
Head To Head Record:
25-05-09 Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United
24-03-12 Sheffield United 1-1 Bristol City
24-11-06 Bristol City 1-2 Sheffield United
23-04-19 Sheffield United 1-0 Bristol City
22-11-02 Bristol City 0-1 Sheffield United
Prediction: Sheffield United to win