Match Analysis: Sheffield United vs Bristol City – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-12
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Bramall Lane
Game Overview
Sheffield United, following a dominant 3-0 win in the first leg against Bristol City, enter the second leg with significant momentum. The home team will look to seal their place in the play-off final, while Bristol City must overcome a substantial deficit to advance.
Key Factors to Consider
- Sheffield United have been the better performing team, having finished third in the Championship and dominating the first leg of the play-offs. Bristol City struggled to create scoring opportunities in the first leg.
- Recent head-to-head matches have shown Sheffield United's superiority, as evident from their 3-0 win in the first leg.
- No major injury concerns reported for Sheffield United following the first leg. Bristol City's Kefir Moore suffered an injury in the first leg, which could affect their lineup.
- Bramall Lane will provide a challenging environment for Bristol City, as the home crowd is expected to be highly supportive of Sheffield United.
- Sheffield United is highly motivated to secure a place in the play-off final, while Bristol City needs a significant turnaround to stay in contention.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Sheffield United: -105, Bristol City: 290, Draw: 235 | Sheffield United | ★★★★☆ 80% |
Spread | Sheffield United: -0.5 -115, Bristol City: 50 -105 | Sheffield United -0.5 | ★★★★☆ 75% |
Over/under | Over: 2.25 -118, Under: 2.25 -102 | Over 2.25 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Sheffield United 7% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 2.25 2% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Sheffield United at 7% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 7.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Sheffield United to win or draw, effectively securing their place in the play-off final. Given the significant first-leg lead, a win is likely but not guaranteed.
Predicted Score: Sheffield United 2, Bristol City 0