Sheffield United vs Bristol City Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

The Blades have a commanding lead heading into Bramall Lane, and with Bristol City’s away record, they are unlikely to overcome the three-goal deficit, and the Robins’ playoff hopes will ultimately end.

Sheffield United are unbeaten in their previous three matches, and the Blades also hold an impressive record against Bristol City, with no losses in the last eight meetings between the two sides.

The home side had an excellent home record in the regular season, only losing four matches at Bramall Lane and averaging 2.13 points per game.

Bristol City were not in the greatest of form heading into the playoffs, with the away side having been winless in three before their damaging home loss to Sheffield United in the first leg. The Robins have not kept a clean sheet in 12 matches and have conceded first in their last six games.

The two league meetings between the two sides resulted in both teams scoring, and we believe that Bristol City will score, knowing the teams will be equal in terms of personnel at the start of the game. Robert Dickie was dismissed in the first leg.

That being said, Sheffield United should be booking their place at Wembley.

Sheffield United 2-1 Bristol City

Sheffield United host Bristol City at Bramall Lane, with the Blades having a commanding lead from the first leg.

Date: 12/05/2025
Location: Bramall Lane, Sheffield.
Kick-Off: 8 pm

The first leg at Ashton Gate provided a controversial moment in the game, where defender Robert Dickie was dismissed following a last man challenge on Kieffer Moore. Dickie’s dismissal, given the Blades the momentum in the game and former Peterborough United defender Harrison Burrows, duly dispatched the penalty just before half-time. The man advantage worked wonders for Chris Wilder’s side, as late in the second half, Andre Brooks and Callum O’Hare added two further goals, to effectively book Sheffield United’s safe passage to Wembley.

The Blades finished third in the regular season, 10 points behind Burnley and league champions, Leeds United. The Blades were firmly involved in the automatic promotion race, but four defeats in seven league games ended the dream for the home side. Sheffield United finished the season on 90 points from 46 matches, with a goal difference of +27.

For many years, Bristol City had been in the mix for a potential playoff spot. However, each time the Robins would fall short in their efforts. This season, Liam Manning’s side finally achieved the top six spot, which sparked wild celebrations at Ashton Gate on the season's final day.

The Robins were on a poor run of form heading into the first leg against Sheffield United, with no wins in three and their playoff appearance was only sealed with a comeback draw against Preston North End. The visitors accumulated 68 points this season and narrowly beat Blackburn Rovers to sixth place by two points.

Sheffield United picked up four points from the two league meetings, recording a 2-1 win at Ashton Gate and the game at Bramall Lane ending 1-1 between the two sides.

The game will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HD.

Sheffield United Team News

Sheffield United should have no injury concerns, having come away unscathed from the first leg. Sydie Peck received a yellow card in the first leg against Bristol City.

Bristol City Team News

Bristol City are going to be without the services of Robert Dickie. The defender was dismissed in the first leg, following a last-man challenge on Kieffer Moore, which resulted in a penalty for the Blades.

Sheffield United:

Sheffield United are coming into this game, with no losses in their last three games, which includes the 3-0 away win at Ashton Gate. The Blades recorded a 1-1 draw at home to Blackburn Rovers on the final day of the season. The Blades have also recorded a 2-0 win away at Stoke City, with goals from Andre Brooks and Sam McCallum.

The Blades have an excellent home record with only four losses in the league and one loss in five matches against Millwall (0-1). Chris Wilder’s side had recorded notable wins against Coventry City (3-1) and Cardiff City (2-0) in their last five matches at Bramall Lane.

Bristol City:

Bristol City are now winless in four matches, following their 3-0 home defeat against Sheffield United. The Robins also have an unwanted record of no clean sheets in their previous 12 matches and have also not kept a clean sheet in nine matches against Sheffield United in the last nine meetings between the two sides.

Bristol City have suffered three defeats in their previous four games, with defeats against the aforementioned Sheffield United (0-3), Leeds United (4-0) and Luton Town (3-1).

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