Leeds United vs Sheffield United Prediction and Betting Tips | October 18th 2024
Action resumes in the EFL Championship as Leeds United and Sheffield United lock horns at Elland Road on Friday. The Blades have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the league campaign and will look to open up a three-point lead at the top of the table.
Leeds United were left with the bitter taste of disappointment in their final outing before the international break as they played out a 2-2 draw with Sunderland after conceding a 97th-minute equalizer at the Stadium of Light.
This was a second consecutive stalemate for Daniel Farke’s men, who held on for a 1-1 stalemate against Norwich City on October 1, a result which saw their two-game winning run come to an end.
Leeds have picked up four wins and four draws from their nine Championship matches this season to collect 16 points and sit fifth in the table, level on points with sixth-placed Watford.
Sheffield United, meanwhile, maintained their fine run of results last time out when they secured a 2-0 victory over Luton Town courtesy of a brace from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Chris Wilder’s side remain the only side yet to suffer defeat in the EFL Championship this season, having picked up six wins and three draws from nine matches so far.
With 19 points from the first 27 available, Sheffield United are currently second in the league standings, only behind first-placed Sunderland on goal difference.
Leeds United vs Sheffield United Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 32 wins from the last 84 meetings between the sides, Leeds United hold a slight upper hand in the history of this fixture.
- Sheffield United have picked up three fewer wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 22 occasions.
- Leeds United have lost all but one of their most recent five Championship matches against Sheffield United, with a 1-0 victory in December 2018 being the exclusive.
- Sheffield are unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 matches across all competitions, claiming 11 wins and four draws since the start of pre-season in July.
Leeds United vs Sheffield United Prediction
Looking at recent meetings between Leeds United and Sheffield United, we anticipate a close contest at Elland Road as both sides look to strengthen their position in the upper echelons of the table.
While home advantage gives Leeds a slight edge, we are backing the Blades to do just enough for a share of the spoils and keep their unbeaten run alive.
Prediction: Leeds United 1-1 Sheffield United
Leeds United vs Sheffield United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in Sheffield’s last eight games across all competitions)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - Yes (There have been at least 11 corner kicks in four of the last five clashes between the two teams)