Coventry City vs Sheffield United
12th March 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1201 GMT, Friday 11 March
Mark Robins’ Coventry City entertain Paul Heckingbottom’s Sheffield United in an intriguing EFL Championship fixture at the Coventry Building Society Arena this Saturday. The Blades have been on a remarkable run since Heckingbottom took over again, climbing to fifth. Unfortunately, the Sky Blues have been heading the other way recently. Who will come out on top in the West Midlands? Take a look at the latest odds and best tips in our betting preview.
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Coventry City Preview – Can the Sky Blues get their promotion bid back on track?
Coventry City started the season like a house on fire and were flirting with the top two spots in the early weeks of the campaign. Naturally, Mark Robins’ boys have gone off the boil of late, but City are still within a shout of reaching the play-offs.
The Sky Blues head into this one having taken just one point from their last three games. After a 1-1 home draw with Preston North End, Coventry have crashed to defeats to Swansea City and Luton Town. They now find themselves six points behind sixth in 11th.
Coventry will be desperate to rekindle their promotion bid, starting with three points against a direct rival on Saturday. However, they are the second favourites in this one at 7/4.
Sheffield United Preview – Can the Blades pick up another precious three points?
Sheffield United are one of the form teams in the Championship right now. Paul Heckingbottom had done an exceptional job since retaking the reigns at Bramall Lane, turning the Blades into genuine automatic promotion candidates.
Under their new manager, Sheffield United have won a staggering ten of 16 league fixtures. After taking one point from two matches, the Steel City club bounced back with a stunning 4-1 home success over Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough in midweek.
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Sheffield United have shot up to fifth position after a surge of wins, and we fancy them to chalk up another three points here. The Blades are the favourites at 13/8.
Coventry City vs Sheffield United Betting Advice
The game between the two at Bramall Lane back in November ended in a goalless draw. That was the first meeting between the clubs since an EFL League One affair in 2017, which shows how far they have both come.
Sheffield United are unbeaten in three against the Sky Blues, winning two and drawing one.
Key Facts – Coventry City vs Sheffield United Betting Tip
- Coventry have taken only one point from the last nine available
- Sheffield United have suffered just two league defeats under Heckingbottom
- The Blades are currently five points away from second in fifth
Sheffield United impressed on Tuesday in their 4-1 home victory over Boro, bouncing back after two disappointing results. This will be a tough game at Coventry, but our money is going on the away victory. Check out the decent price of 3/1 for United to win by one goal.
Since Heckingbottom’s arrival, Sheffield United have scored the first goal in 11 of 16 league games. You can get 10/11 for the Blades to score the opening goal of this game.
The best betting odds for Coventry City vs Sheffield United
Coventry City to win: 7/4 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Sheffield United to win: 13/8 at Bet365
