In their first match after the international break, Sheffield United will look to strengthen their position at the top of the Championship table on Saturday when they welcome Birmingham City to Bramall Lane with kickoff at 5 pm.
Sheff Utd will return to action on Saturday, hoping to pick up where they left off in the Championship, putting themselves top with 23 points from the opening 10 games.
No other side in the league has netted more than their 19 goals thus far, while only Preston North End boast a better defensive record, with Paul Heckingbottom’s side allowing just five goals at the other end.
They also remain unbeaten since the opening day in England’s second tier and sit at the table thanks to four wins at Bramall Lane, scoring 11 goals and conceding just once in the process.
Birmingham City will make the trip to Bramall Lane to build on improved results after a slow start to the campaign.
The club appointed John Eustace as their manager in the summer and had a rough start to the season, losing three straight matches and collecting only five points through seven games.
Sheffield United vs Birmingham City Head to Head
Both sides have ten games against each other, with the hosts taking two wins while the visitors with five wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Preston North End 0-2 Sheffield United
- Swansea 0-1 Sheffield United
- Hull City 0-2 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 4-0 Reading
Away
- Birmingham City 0-0 Coventry City
- West Brom 2-3 Birmingham
- Preston 0-1 Birmingham
- Birmingham 1-2 Norwich City
Sheffield United Team News
Sheffield United have been hit by another injury blow, with defender Anel Ahmedhodzic sidelined by a knee injury. The Bosnian joins Ciaran Clark, Jack Robinson, Jack O’Connell, Enda Stevens and Max Lowe in the list of unavailable defenders for the Blades.
Birmingham City Team News
Scott Hogan, who helped Sheffield United win promotion to the Premier League in the 2018-19 season, will confidently lead the Birmingham line at Bramall Lane. Troy Deeney and Lucas Jutkiewicz will likely join him, while Manchester United loanee Hannibal Mejbri is pushing to feature from the outset in an advanced midfield role.
Prediction and Odds
Despite their recent league results, Birmingham will not be overlooked at Bramall Lane, where a superior squad will boost the home side.
- Home Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- No Score: Away
