Sheffield United vs Bristol City predictions for Monday’s Championship play-off semi-final second leg. Sheffield United aim to build on their Ashton Gate win as they host Bristol City in Monday’s Championship playoff semi-final second leg at Bramall Lane. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Championship | May 12, 2025 at 8pm UK at Bramall Lane
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Predictions
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- Bramall Lane Fortress – Sheffield United have lost just one of their last six home matches, highlighting their resilience in front of their own fans.
- Robins’ Road Woes – Bristol City have managed just one away win in their last 15 Championship trips, a troubling sign heading into this crucial clash.
- Blades in Command – Sheffield United have won six and drawn two of their last eight meetings with Bristol City, further solidifying their status as firm favourites.
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Reasoning With home advantage, a commanding lead, and a rock-solid defence, Sheffield United have every reason to close out this tie with a professional performance on Monday night. | |
Bristol City head into their Championship playoff semi-final second leg against Sheffield United on Monday night with a mountain to climb. The Robins were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, slumping to a 3-0 defeat at Ashton Gate, a scoreline that leaves them clinging to the faintest of promotion hopes. Sheffield United, meanwhile, have one foot firmly in the final, buoyed by a ruthless attacking display and a numerical advantage handed to them by Rob Dickie’s first-half red card.
The Blades, who finished third in the regular season, have built a commanding lead thanks to goals from Harrison Burrows, Andre Brooks, and Callum O’Hare. With that cushion and home advantage for the second leg, they will be quietly confident of sealing a Wembley spot, especially given their impressive record against Bristol City. The Robins, however, have little choice but to come out swinging if they are to keep their unlikely Premier League dream alive. The task is monumental, but if there’s one thing we’ve learned from playoff football, it’s to expect the unexpected.
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Best Bet – Sheffield United to Secure the Win Again
At BettingTips4You.com, we cut through the noise to provide a single, sharp prediction for each match – and for this one, it’s hard to look past Sheffield United to win as the standout pick. While it might be tempting to back a cautious approach from the Blades given their hefty lead, their home form and superior quality should be enough to see them through comfortably.
Sheffield United’s dominance at Bramall Lane this season has been a cornerstone of their campaign, with the Blades losing just four of their 23 home league matches. Their defensive solidity, highlighted by a mere 17 goals conceded at home, contrasts sharply with Bristol City’s dismal away form, which has seen them win just one of their last 15 road games.
The psychological edge also firmly favours the hosts. Having not lost to Bristol City in their last eight meetings, Sheffield United have become something of a bogey team for the Robins. In fact, the Blades have beaten Bristol City twice this season, including last Thursday’s 3-0 demolition and a draw in the other encounter, underlining their dominance.
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With Tyrese Campbell and Kieffer Moore likely to feature prominently once more, the Blades’ attacking options should have enough firepower to put this tie to bed. Bristol City, in contrast, will be without Dickie through suspension, further weakening a defence that already struggled to contain the Blades’ frontline.
“Momentum and belief are massive in playoff football, and Sheffield United have both in spades right now,” notes BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick. “With a three-goal cushion and home advantage, it’s hard to see anything other than another Blades win. They’ve got their eyes on the prize and the firepower to get there.”
Correct Score Prediction – Sheffield United 2-0 Bristol City
While Bristol City might have a puncher’s chance, the Blades’ discipline at the back and clinical edge up front make a 2-0 win a plausible outcome. Given Bristol’s struggles to score on the road – averaging just a goal per game away this season – it’s hard to see them seriously troubling a Sheffield United side that have kept things tight at the back all season.
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