Sheffield United’s recent run of good form has helped them move up to eighth place in the Championship and within just two points of a playoff spot. This Saturday, the side takes on Swansea City at Bramall Lane with kickoff at 6 pm.
Sheffield United is on a seven-game unbeaten run with only one loss in 14 matches. Saturday’s hosts could take all three points from the match, despite having had less rest time ahead of the fixture.
Although United dominated Tuesday night’s match with Hull City and created several chances, they were not efficient in front of goal and would have been disappointed to take only a point.
Sheffield United has a strong home record, having conceded just 11 goals in 13 matches so far. That could be important for the Blades this weekend when they take on Charlton Athletic. If they are to win, it will likely help their quest to secure a playoff position in May.
Swansea City has recorded back-to-back home victories for the first time in over a year following Sunday’s 3-1 win against Bristol City. The Swans were able to come from behind on home soil, although they had to do so by two second-half goals. Both Michael Obafemi and Cyrus Christie netted, with Joel Piroe adding a third goal to leave Swansea in 10th position, five points off the relegation places.
Sheffield United vs. Swansea City Head to Head
Both sides have 10 games against each other, with hosts taking three wins while visitors with five wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Sheffield United 0-0 Hull City
- Huddersfield 0-0 Sheffield United
- Sheffield 2-0 West Brom
- Birmingham City 1-2 Sheffield
- Peterborough 0-2 Sheffield
Away
- Swansea 3-1 Bristol City
- Stoke City 3-0 Swansea
- Swansea 1-0 Blackburn
- Swansea 0-1 Luton
- Hull City 2-0 Swansea
Sheffield United Team News
Striker David McGoldrick and forward Rhian Brewster, sidelined with injuries, will not be part of the Blades’ squad for Saturday’s game. Defender Jack O’Connell, who has also been unable to appear this season due to a knee injury, will also miss out.
Swansea City Team News
Swansea centre-back Ryan Bennett is available for selection after serving a one-match suspension. Still, Manchester City loanee Finley Burns could keep Bennett out of the side after making his debut against Bristol on Sunday.
Prediction and Odds
After back-to-back scoreless draws, Sheffield United will look to get back in the win column when they face Swansea at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United Win
- Double Chance
- Goals Over 1.5
