Sheffield United F.C. vs Bristol City F.C. Prediction 12 May 2025
Added on 10 May, 2025
Sheffield United will aim to protect their commanding three-goal advantage over Bristol City in the second leg of their Championship playoff clash.
Despite a dip in form this spring that cost them a shot at automatic promotion, the Blades still managed to secure third place and now look well-positioned to reach the playoff final. Their recent form includes wins over Cardiff (2:0) and Stoke City (2:0), a draw with Blackburn (1:1), and a narrow 1:2 defeat to league leaders Burnley.
Bristol City, meanwhile, finished an impressive sixth—a commendable achievement for a team with limited resources. In their final four regular-season games, the Robins edged past Sunderland (2:1) but faltered against stronger opposition, losing to Luton (1:3), Leeds (0:4), and drawing with Preston (2:2). Their lack of consistency against top-tier teams has been evident, and the first-leg defeat to Sheffield underlined the gap in quality.
With such a strong cushion in hand, Sheffield United are unlikely to play with the same intensity, knowing the job is nearly done. This could open the door for Bristol City to restore some pride and make the aggregate scoreline more respectable, though a full comeback seems out of reach.
Bristol City not to lose (X2) 1.91