Coventry City and Sheffield United host the EFL Championship Round of 16 at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Wednesday (October 19).
The Blades will be looking to snap a four-game winless run and return to the top of the table. Coventry won their home game against Cardiff City on Saturday. Before that, they had 2 goalless matches with 1 draw and 1 loss. Coventry is bottom of the table with 10 points from 11 games, four points behind Hull City.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United’s recent struggles have continued, with their last match ending in a 3-3 draw against Blackpool. Since beating Preston North End 2-0 in September, they have gone winless in their last four games, losing twice and drawing twice. Despite their recent struggles, Sheffield United is second in the table, level with Burnley at the top.
Prediction
Given previous results between Coventry and Sheffield Wednesday, a final tie could take place on Wednesday. Two teams can take on each other and split the loot.
Prediction: Coventry 1 – 1 Sheffield United
Head-to-head
The score was split at half time with Coventry and Sheffield winning 23 each.
In the last 65 meetings between the two teams, the trophy has been shared 19 times. Coventry is unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 matches and has 3 draws and 2 defeats since September.
Sheffield United are tied in their last 4 matches and has 2 points from a possible 12 since the beginning of October.
Line-Ups
Coventry City predicted starting lineup:
Doyle, McFadzean, Panzo; Dabo, Sheaf, Allen, Palmer, Bidwell, Gyokeres, Godden, Willson
Sheffield United’s predicted starting lineup:
Basham, Egan, Ahmedhodzic; Baldock, Doyle, Norwood, McAtee, Norrington-Davies; Ndiaye; Davies
Betting Tips
Game Outcome – Draw
Game to have over 2.5 goals – No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in Coventry’s last five games.)
Less than 4.5 cards – Yes (There have been fewer than five bookings in four of the last three meetings between the two teams.)
Where To Watch
You can watch this match on the SkySports channel. Stream on ESPN+.