Sparks will fly as Sheffield United welcome Bristol City to Bramall Lane for their Championship opener on Saturday, 9 August 2025.
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Sheffield United vs Bristol City predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Bristol City have no wins in their last nine encounters with Sheffield United.
- Seven consecutive clashes between these sides have featured fewer than 11 corners.
- Sheffield United drew first blood in five of their last six skirmishes with Bristol City.
Correct score prediction: Sheffield United 3-1 Bristol City
Bristol City have a poor track record against Sheffield United, having lost five of the last six meetings between these sides. In fact, both teams clashed in the Championship playoff semifinals three months ago, and Sheffield United won both legs by the same 3-0 scoreline.
Although Bristol City looked solid during their preseason campaign, Sheffield United should be able to win this match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bristol City are up against it
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Sheffield United are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Sheffield United's last eight games went above the 2.5-goal threshold. Keeping in mind that at least three goals were scored in three of the last four clashes between these outfits, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Sheffield United?
These teams clashed four times last season, and Sheffield United won three of those encounters. The Blades have not lost to Bristol City since March 2019 (W7, D2).
England Championship 12/05/25
Sheff Utd
Bristol City
England Championship 08/05/25
Bristol City
Sheff Utd
England Championship 11/03/25
Sheff Utd
Bristol City
England Championship 05/11/24
Bristol City
Sheff Utd
England Championship 18/04/23
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Bristol City
Sheffield United preview: A clean bill of health
Sheffield United suffered their only defeat of the preseason last time out, losing 3-2 to Nice, snapping their four-game winning streak this summer.
The Blades came very close to a Premier League return last season, losing 2-1 to Sunderland in the playoff final in heartbreaking fashion. They will look to kick off their new campaign on a strong foot, with promotion as their realistic target at the end of the season.
Forwards Tyrese Campbell and Thomas Cannon both scored 10 goals last season for the Blades, with Gustavo Hamer bagging nine. These players are expected to contribute significantly toward the team's aspirations this campaign.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Burrows, Norrington-Davis, Sasnauskas, Seriki, Brooks, Peck, O'Hare, Hamer, One & Campbell.
England Championship 12/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 08/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Blackburn
1
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 25/04/25
W
Stoke
0
Sheff Utd
2
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Sheff Utd
1
Bristol City preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Bristol City were the sixth-best team in the Championship last term, but their dreams of returning to the English top-flight suffered a setback in the playoff semifinal against this weekend's opponents. This season, the Robins will again try their best as they look to end their 45-year wait for a Premier League return.
Gerhard Struber’s side were resilient during the preseason tour, earning three wins and one draw. They will now aim to replicate this form going into the first game of the season.
Anis Mehmeti registered his best output at Ashton Gate last campaign, scoring 12 goals and providing one assist. Despite transfer speculation surrounding the former Wycombe Wanderers midfielder as he enters the final year of his contract, it is believed he will stay put with Bristol as they look forward to a great season ahead.
Predicted lineup: Vitek (GK), McCrorie, Tanner, Vyner, Atkinson, Knight, Randell, Hirakawa, Twine, Mehmeti & Jacobsen.
England Championship 12/05/25
L
Sheff Utd
3
Bristol City
0
England Championship 08/05/25
L
Sheff Utd
3
Bristol City
0
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Preston
2
Bristol City
2
England Championship 28/04/25
L
Leeds
4
Bristol City
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Luton
3
Bristol City
1
Player to watch: Emil Riis Jacobsen
Emil Riis Jacobsen has scored three goals in three appearances since he joined Bristol City on a free transfer last month. The former Preston forward will look to continue his fine form this weekend.