Swansea vs Sheffield United prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 21, 2025
One of the matches in the 28th round of the Championship will be played on Tuesday at the Swansea Stadium, where local Swansea will face Sheffield United. I suggest a bet on the outcome in this match with good chances of success.
Match preview
The Swans are fighting for a return to the Premier League, but the current Championship season has been challenging for Swansea. The team has been unable to find stability and string together a series of positive results. Currently, the Swans sit in 13th place, already seven points behind the playoff zone.
At the end of last year, Swansea secured two wins over QPR (3-0) and Luton Town (2-1). However, in the new calendar year, the Swans are yet to win — three matches have resulted in two losses and one draw. Specifically, in the last round, Swansea suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Cardiff City.
As for Sheffield United, the team is doing everything it can to return to the top division. In 27 matches, Sheffield United has accumulated 55 points, just one point behind the leading Leeds. The Blades experienced a slight dip, but they have managed to overcome it and won their last two matches.
First, they defeated Watford 2-1 away, and this past weekend, the Blades won 2-0 at home against Norwich. On the road, the team has recorded seven wins and three losses in 14 matches.
Probable lineups
- Swansea: Vigoro, Taimon, Darling, Cabango, Norton, Ahamada, Grimes, Franco, Ronald, Cooper, Vypotnik
- Sheffield United: Cooper, Burrows, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Gilchrist, Hamer, Peck, Viní Souza, Rak-Saki, O'Hare, Moore
Match facts and head-to-head
- Sheffield United defeated Swansea 1-0 in the first round.
- Sheffield United’s winning streak against Swansea stands at 4 matches.
- The "both teams to score" bet has not been successful in the last six encounters between these teams.
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the visitors in this match, with their victory priced at 2.60. We believe Sheffield United is underrated, and our bet is "Sheffield United to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.85.
