The Championship returns this weekend following the third international break and will see Sheffield United welcome Coventry County to Bramall lane on Saturday afternoon with kickoff 15:30.
Sheffield have made a poor Championship campaign this season having only picked up five wins in their 17 matches so far while have drawn in four matches and have suffered eight defeats in the process. They currently sit in the 18th spot on 19 points in the league standing with just seven points above the drop zone.
Slavisa Jakanovic’s side head into the match in a poor Championship form having won two, drawn one and lost three of their last six league matches and are coming off a 3-match winless run, picking up a draw and two defeats in the run including the 3-1 defeat at Blackburn before the break.
Therefore, Jakanovic’s men will be looking to bounce back in the Saturday’s clash as they aim at climbing further away from the relegation zone and also will be looking to continue their good home form against Coventry who haven’t won here in their last four visits.
Coventry are among the most improved sides in the Championship this season as they finished last season in the 16th spot on 55 points and last year a time like this Coventry were number 19 in the table with 18 points. Now the visitors are sitting in the fourth spot on 30 points having claimed nine wins, three draws and five defeats in their 17 matches so far.
However, Mark Robins’ side head into the match on an average form having won two, drawn two and lost two of their last Championship matches, but are coming off a vital 3-2 win over Bristol City in their last league fixture. Prior to the win Coventry were off a 2-1 defeat at Swansea and therefore Mark Robins will be hoping his side can keep the momentum going as they aim at keeping their playoff spot.
Sheffield vs Coventry head to head
Both sides have met in 31 encounters since 1993 with Sheffield claiming 12 victories while Coventry have claimed 11 victories and there have been eight draws.
- Sheffield 2-0 Coventry 05/04/17
- Coventry 1-2 Sheffield 15/12/16
- Coventry 3-1 Sheffield 30/04/16
- Sheffield 1-0 Coventry 13/12/15
- Sheffield 2-2 Coventry 21/02/15
Home
- Blackburn 3-1 Sheffield
- Nottingham 1-1 Sheffield
- Sheffield 0-1 Blackpool
- Barnsley 2-3 Sheffield
- Sheffield 1-2 Millwall
Away
- Coventry 3-2 Bristol City
- Coventry 1-2 Swansea
- Hull 0-1 Coventry
- Coventry 1-1 Derby County
- Preston 2-1 Coventry
Sheffield team news
Sheffield have no injury or suspension issues.
Coventry team news
Coventry also have no injury or suspension issues.
Prediction and odds
- Sheffield win
- Draw
- Goals under 2.5
