Sheffield Utd vs Bristol City Preview & Prediction

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These two sides faced off in the playoff semi-finals last season as Sheffield United and Bristol City get their 2025/26 campaigns underway at Bramall Lane in South Yorkshire.

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Sheffield Utd vs Bristol City prediction

Sheffield United hammered Bristol City by six goals to nil on aggregate in the semi-finals of the playoffs last season, before the Blades then suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland in the final at Wembley Stadium in late-May.

Since then, United have undergone a fair bit of surgery with manager Chris Wilder having been replaced by former Reading boss Ruben Selles. Bristol City, on the other hand, lost Liam Manning to Norwich City and he has now been replaced by former Barnsley manager Gerhard Struber. The Blades will again be aiming for the top two, with the Robins again aiming to finish in the top six.

Sheffield United will be viewed as the firm favourites for this one, especially with their home advantage, with Bristol City looking to discover a new winning formula.

Sheffield Utd vs Bristol City tip: Sheffield United to win & under 3.5 goals