Casa Pia vs Sheffield United Match Analysis and Prediction

Sheffield United have announced they will begin their preparations for the 2022-23 Championship campaign with a pre-season clash against Portuguese outfit Casa Pia with kickoff at 8 pm.

Casa Pia were promoted to Portugal’s top flight for the first time in 83 years courtesy of their second-place finish in the second tier during the 2021-22 campaign. A strong campaign saw the Lisbon-based outfit pick up 68 points from their 34 matches, joining Rio Ave in earning promotion to the Primeira Liga.

They will begin their 2022-23 top-flight campaign away to Santa Clara on August 6, providing a competitive test for Sheffield United, who will be aiming to return to England’s Premier League after winning promotion back to the Championship during 2018/19.

Sheffield United, who narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League at the end of last season, can look forward to a successful season in the Championship during the 2022-23 campaign.

The Blades have already played several pre-season games, including matches against Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United, Mansfield Town, and Burton Albion. They are also due to take on Barnsley later this month. Sheffield United’s first summer signing was winger Tommy Doyle from Manchester City; it is believed that they will soon complete the signing of Malmo midfielder Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Casa Pia vs. Sheffield United Head to Head

Both sides are yet to face each other and this marks their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounters:

Home

• Leixoes 1-5 Casa Pia
• Casa Pia 2-1 UD
• Rio Ave 1-0 Casa Pia
• Varzim 1-0 Casa Pia

Away

• Nottingham Forest 1-2 Sheffield
• Sheffield 1-2 Nottingham Forest
• Sheffield United 4-0 Fulham
• QPR 1-3 Sheffield

Casa Pia Team News

Casa Pia could have a new face in their lineup in the shape of Pinto, with the midfielder moving from CF Estrela this summer. Ricardo Batista is set to feature between the sticks for the home side, while the likes of Leonardo Lelo, Neto, and Joao Vieira should all start.

Sheffield United Team News

Sheff Utd could hand a debut to Doyle following his arrival from Man City. Head coach Heckingbottom will want to make full use of his squad, but there should be plenty of familiar faces on the starting side, including Egan, Basham, and Fleck.

Prediction and Odds

However, we expect the Blades to run out narrow winners at the end of the 90 minutes.

• Away Win
• Goals Under 2.5
• Both Teams to Score