Sheffield United and Leeds United meet at Bramall Lane, in a match for the 31st round of the Championship. In the last head-to-head for this edition of the league, on 10-27-2017, Sheffield United got an away win by (1-2). In this game the home factor may be decisive, since Leeds United presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.

After 14 wins, 4 draws and 12 losses, the home team is currently in the 8 th position, with 46 points won. In the last match, they have lost in an away match against Wolverhampton Wanderers by (3-0), after in the previous match they have lost (0-1) at home, against Aston Villa. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 21 conceded; against 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 23 goals scored and 18 conceded. In the last 10 home league matches Sheffield United has a record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, so they have won 14 points out of 30 possible. Defensive consistency has not been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since 7 of the last 15 matches they played ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 30 matches in the competition, they suffered the first goal 14 times and only managed 1 comeback. In the last 15 home matches for this competition there are 2 periods that stand out: they have suffered 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘) and 5 of their 14 goals between (16′-30′).

The Sheffield United leaves for this unmotivated game, after having added another defeat in the championship, this time against Wolverhampton, 3-0. However, it is important to verify that the locals add only 3 defeats in the last 10 matches played. On this day, against Leeds United, coach Chris Wilder must play in the usual 3-5-2, benefiting possession of the ball and supported attacks, especially through the flanks. Leon Clark is the great highlight of the local team in the championship, with 15 goals scored. The weaknesses of Sheffield United are mainly in the defensive set pieces and in the passing game. For this game the local coach does not have Simon Moore, suspended, in addition to Coutts and Freeman, both due to injury.

After 13 wins, 5 draws and 12 losses, the away team is currently in the 10 th position of the league, with 44 points won. In the last match, they have lost in a home match against Cardiff City by (1-4), after in the previous match they have tied tied in an away match against Hull City, by (0-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 away league matches Leeds United has a record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses, so they have won 13 points out of 30 possible. In 30 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 12 times and only managed 1 comeback. In the last 15 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 7 of their 20 goals between minutes (61’-75 ‘).

The Leeds United part for this party with a snub at home against Cardiff, 1-4, adding the fifth snub in the last seven games played. In this way, it is clear that visitors go through a complicated phase in the season. In this away game, coach Thomas Christiansen must line up in the usual 4-2-3-1, Kemar Roofe being responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process. In addition, this player is one of the best gunners of Leeds United, with 8 goals scored. The most serious situation of this club is in the defensive set pieces, aerial game and defensive transitions. For this game the coach does not have Berardi, Liam Cooper and Samuel Sainz Alonso, all for suspension.

PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1.67