Bristol City v Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Thursday | 19:00 UTC | Ashton Gate | EFL Championship Play-Off Semi-Final, First Leg

The race for Premier League promotion heats up at Ashton Gate as Bristol City host Sheffield United in the first leg of their play-off semi-final. With both sides arriving in goal-scoring form, fireworks are expected under the lights in BS3.

Championship Play-Offs: Robins v Blades Preview

Bristol City partly owed their play-off spot to Sheffield United’s final-day draw with Blackburn, but there’ll be no gratitude shown here. Liam Manning’s side are unbeaten at home since February and have turned Ashton Gate into a fortress in recent months.

They’ve won 6 of their last 8 on home soil, 5 of those victories ending in a 2–1 scoreline, a trend that could be worth revisiting. The Robins’ games at home have become synonymous with goals, with both teams scoring in each of their last 7 outings.

Their three-game winless finish to the regular season may raise eyebrows, but at home they’ve been a different animal.

Championship Play-Offs: Robins v Blades Preview

Sheffield United closed the campaign with a 1–1 draw against Blackburn, which inadvertently helped send Bristol City into the play-offs. But Paul Heckingbottom’s side must show they can match the Robins’ intensity in their backyard.

The Blades have scored in 5 straight matches and possess the attacking quality to trouble City’s backline. They’ll be keen to take something from the first leg ahead of the return at Bramall Lane, but history suggests they may need to strike more than once to get that result.

A wide-open contest suits United, especially with the likes of Gustavo Hamer and Tom Cannon in good form.

Bristol City v Sheffield United How the Bookies See It

Bristol City are 2.70 to take a first-leg advantage. Sheffield United are also priced at 2.70, while the draw is priced at 3.00.

Both Teams to Score, which has landed in Bristol City’s last 7 home games, is 2.13, and looks one of the best options on the board.

Head-to-Head: Bristol City v Sheffield United

Sheffield United have won 4 of their last 6 meetings with Bristol City, though the last clash at Ashton Gate did end in a draw. Play-off matches, however, have a rhythm of their own, and City’s recent home form tips the balance their way.

Bristol City v Sheffield United Betting Tips

✅ Both Teams to Score – 2.13
✅ Bristol City to Win 2–1 – 10.50

Bet on Bristol City v Sheffield United

Odds correct at time of writing