BRISTOL CITY – SHEFFIELD UNITED: CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTION (09.05.2025)

On May 9, 2025 at 02:00 WIB, a Championship play-off match between Bristol City and Sheffield United will take place. Both teams are aiming for promotion, making this a highly competitive encounter. Bookmakers rate the teams as roughly equal in strength, as reflected in their odds. Let’s look at the current form of both teams and give our prediction for the game.

BRISTOL CITY

“The Robins” are the weakest team among the four play-off contenders. Their goal difference this season was only +4. Bristol City nearly missed out on the top six. The team won only 1 of their last 5 games but benefited from rivals’ slip-ups. In the last round, “The Robins” drew against one of the league’s strugglers – Preston (2:2). That result kept Preston in the Championship and relegated Luton, who played in the Premier League last season, to League One. Notably, Bristol City have never been promoted to the Premier League, with their last promotion attempt to the top division dating back to 2008.

SHEFFIELD UNITED

“The Blades” are the strongest team in the play-off quartet. Sheffield are trying to return to the Premier League after just one season in the Championship. Last year, they were the worst team in the Premier League and set a record for most goals conceded – 104. This season, however, they performed much better in the Championship, finishing third with 63 goals scored and 36 conceded. They secured their play-off spot early but couldn’t challenge Leeds and Burnley for the top two automatic promotion spots.

STATISTICS AND HEAD-TO-HEAD

In the last five meetings, Sheffield lead with 3 wins and 2 draws. Only 1 of the 5 games saw over two goals scored.

PREDICTION

In the Bristol City – Sheffield United match, we predict in favor of the visitors. “The Blades” have been more consistent this season. History is also on the side of Chris Wilder’s team. Therefore, we recommend a draw no bet on Sheffield United at odds of 1.92.