Ace Football previews the Championship round 34 match between Sheffield United and Coventry and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
The Blades welcome Coventry on Wednesday in the Championship, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 34 match.
Coventry have taken the lead in the Championship after collecting 65 points from their initial 33 encounters. The Blades trail them by 45 points after 33 rounds, leaving them as number 14 in the table.
Form: Sheffield United vs Coventry
Sheffield United Form
In the previous three matches, Sheffield United lost 1-2 against Middlesbrough, beat Portsmouth by 0-1 and won 2-1 against Sheffield Wednesday. Sheffield United have been in potent form at Bramall Lane, winning no less than five of the past six Championship matches here. They also hammered in 15 goals, while letting in six as they also lost once.
Coventry Form
Coventry went unbeaten through their last three matches, which began with a 0-0 draw against Oxford. A 3-1 win against Middlesbrough followed, before they beat West Bromwich by 0-2. Coventry claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Championship. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by nine goals to eight.
Betting stats and facts for Sheffield United and Coventry
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Coventry. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Sheffield United have won 6 of the last 8 home matches in the Championship while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 9 Sheffield United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Sheffield United home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Sheffield United have won 6 of the last 8 home matches in the Championship and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Sheffield United have won 6 of the last 8 home matches in the Championship while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 14 of the last 16 Coventry matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Coventry matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Coventry away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Coventry away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Coventry matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Sheffield United vs Coventry
It is difficult to look past Haji Wright, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target four times in recent Championship matches for Coventry, with a total for the season saying 13 goals scored in this Championship campaign. With four goals lately for Sheffield United in the Championship, Andre Brooks is also a player to look out for.
Popular betting markets: Sheffield United vs Coventry
Full-time result
Sheffield United claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Coventry won two of their last 10 games away, while drawing three and losing five in this series of matches. Sheffield United have not lost to Coventry in 7 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Sheffield United scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Coventry scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Sheffield United played. Coventry should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Wednesday, as Sheffield United only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Coventry claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Coventry have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Sheffield United.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Sheffield United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Coventry, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches.
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