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Sheffield United and Swansea City go head-to-head at Bramall Lane in round eight of the EFL Championship on Wednesday. The Swans will head into the midweek tie looking to get one over the hosts, having lost the last three meetings between the sides since a goalless draw in August 2021.
Sheffield United were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Portsmouth side when the two teams squared off at Fratton Park on Saturday. The Blades were previously on a run of three consecutive victories, seeing off Watford, Hull City and Derby County while scoring four goals and keeping three clean sheets.
Sheffield, one of just two sides yet to suffer defeat in the Championship this season, are currently sixth in the table and could move level with first-placed West Bromwich Albion with a win on Wednesday.
On the other hand, Swansea City were denied a third win on the bounce last weekend when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bristol City at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Before that, the Swans snapped their three-game winless run on September 14, when they secured a 1-0 victory over Norwich City, one week before edging out Coventry City 2-1 at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Swansea City have picked up 11 points from their seven Championship games this term to sit ninth in the standings, level on points with Middlesbrough and Norwich City.
Sheffield United vs Swansea City Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 22 wins from the last 46 meetings between the sides, Sheffield United boasts a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Swansea City have picked up 13 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 11 occasions.
- Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last four games against the Swans, claiming three wins and one draw since a 1-0 loss in January 2019.
- Swansea are unbeaten in six of their last eight games across all competitions, picking up four wins and two draws since mid August.
- Sheffield United have won all but one of their four home matches this season, with a 2-2 draw against Queens Park Rangers on August 17 being the exception.
Sheffield United vs Swansea City Prediction
While Swansea will be looking to return to winning ways, they face the stern challenge of taking on a Sheffield United side who have enjoyed a solid start to the new league campaign. Sheffield’s home advantage gives them a slight edge and we are backing them to secure all three points here.
Prediction: Sheffield United 2-0 Swansea City
Sheffield United vs Swansea City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sheffield United to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - No (Sheffield have kept four clean sheets in their last four games against Swansea)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than 11 corner kicks in nine of their last 10 clashes)
