Sheffield United vs Coventry City - Match Preview

Coventry City take a trip north to Bramall Lane, to face Sheffield United on the 28th March. The match will kick off at 20:00 (UK time). Sheffield United sit 2nd in the league, equalling league leaders Leeds United on points, only being behind on goal difference. Coventry sit 5th, looking to be able to clench hold of their playoff place, being only 2 points off losing out as it stands.

Coventry have won eight out of their last ten league games, with their only losses coming from Leeds at home and Derby away. Their away form has been respectable, with 6 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses on the road. While not as impressive as their home record, it demonstrates their ability away from the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Sheffield United have won the most games of any other team in the Championship this season, with 25 lots of 3 points, 38 games into the season. Their home form has been particularly impressive, picking up 42 points from their 19 games at Bramall Lane. Chris Wilder's tactics have meant his team tend to dominate possession, and create numerous goalscoring opportunities.

When these two teams have faced each other, Coventry have failed to pick up 3 points as Bramall Lane since February 2013. The reverse fixture back in November this season ended in a 2-2 draw between them both.

Predicted XI:

Sheffield United (4-2-3-1)

Cooper (GK), Seriki, Burrows, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Choudhury, Peck, Brewster, Brereton Diaz, Hamer, Campbell

Coventry City (4-3-3)

Dovin (GK), Dasilva, van Ewijk, Kitching, Thomas, Allen, Grimes, Torp, Mason-Clark, Sakamoto, Wright

Prediction: Sheff Utd 3-1 Coventry