Sheffield United vs Bristol City
10th February 1930hrs
Football – England – FA Cup
Pick 2-1 Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 15/2 odds taken 1508 GMT, Tuesday 9 February
Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United entertain Dean Holden’s Bristol City at Bramall Lane on Wednesday in Emirates FA Cup action. With a place in the last eight up for grabs, both teams will be desperate for a win in the Steel City. The Blades are rock bottom of the Premier League but are the favourites in this one. In our in-depth betting preview, we have the latest odds and best tips.
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Sheffield United Preview – Can the Blades make it six wins from nine?
Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United have had a miserable season in the Premier League so far. The Blades are rooted to the foot of the table, taking a mere 11 points from a possible 69. Overall, the Sheffield club have won three, drawn two and lost 18.
Despite looking nailed on for relegation to the Championship, United have shown signs of life in recent weeks. They have won three of their last six in the Premier League, beating Newcastle United, Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion in 2021.
Wilder’s side have seen off Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle to reach the last 16 of the FA Cup. Sheffield United will fancy their chances of getting past Bristol City at Bramall Lane to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Bristol City Preview – Robins to crash to another defeat?
Dean Holden made a good start to life as Bristol City manager, but the Robins have certainly stuttered in recent months. In the Championship, City have lost eight of their last 11. As a result, the Bristol club have dropped down to tenth, six points adrift of the play-offs.
The Robins have been in poor form in the league, but they did pick up an impressive away victory against fellow Championship side Millwall in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Goals from Famara Diedhiou, Nahki Wells and Antoine Semenyo gave City a comfortable 3-0 victory at The Den. In round three, they beat EFL League One side Portsmouth 2-1 at Ashton Gate.
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Bristol City will want to put their woeful league form to the back of their minds and secure a precious win in the FA Cup on Wednesday. The bookies have the away victory available at 19/4.
Sheffield United vs Bristol City Betting Advice
Sheffield United won promotion from the 2018-19 Championship season, but Bristol City did the league double over the Blades. At Ashton Gate, a Marley Watkins goal gave City a 1-0 win, which they followed up with an excellent 3-2 victory at Bramall Lane, with Andreas Weimann netting a hat-trick. This will be the first FA Cup meeting between the pair since January 1975.
Key Facts – Sheffield United vs Bristol City Betting Tip
- Bristol City have won three of their last four against Sheffield United
- The Robins have lost eight of their past 11 Championship matches
- The Blades have won five of their last eight league and cup games
Holden’s Bristol City have been struggling of late, and we fancy Sheffield United to secure a narrow victory on home turf this Wednesday. Check out the 2-1 home win, which you can get at the top price of 15/2.
35-year-old Billy Sharp has scored four goals in his last nine appearances for the Blades, including one in the 2-1 FA Cup win over Plymouth last month. Back Sharp to score anytime in midweek at 6/4.
The best betting odds for Sheffield United vs Bristol City
Sheffield United to win: 13/20 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
Bristol City to win: 9/2 at Bet365
