Sheffield United will welcome Leicester City to Bramall Lane for their first league encounter in the new year and their gameweek 25 Championship fixture.
The hosts are 17th in the standings after accruing 29 points, while the visitors, who are actively chasing a playoff place, sit 12th in the standings, six places and four points behind the final playoff position.
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Contents
- 1 Sheffield United vs Leicester predictions: QPR could get into the promotion playoff places
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Leicester have dominated their last five meetings
- 3 Sheffield United Preview: The hosts will be aiming to claim two straight wins against the visitors
- 4 Leicester preview: Leicester are seeking back-to-back wins for the first time since November
- 5 Player to watch: Jordan James
Sheffield United vs Leicester predictions: QPR could get into the promotion playoff places
Key stats
- Sheffield United claimed their second win in three league games with a 2-1 win over Stoke last time out.
- Sheffield United have conceded at least a goal in four of their last five matches.
- Leicester's last 10 matches returned at least three total goals.
- Their last three head-to-head meetings produced at least three total goals.
Correct score prediction: Sheffield United 1-2 Leicester
After two consecutive losses in the league, Leicester City returned to winning ways with a 2-1 triumph over Derby County last weekend. Goals from De Cordova-Ried and James Jordan helped them to claim all three points at the King Power Stadium. Sheffield United also recorded a victory of their own, a 2-1 win over Stoke City away from familiar territory.
Given that the home side are still in the running for a playoff place, they will be more motivated heading into this contest, and the Foxes could claim their first back-to-back win since November, and we are backing them to claim a narrow 2-1 victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Blades are the favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.90) – 52.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
**Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookies are backing the home side to take home all three points in this encounter. Given odds of 10/11 (1.90), which implies a probability of 52.3% to win, compared to Leicester's 14/5 (3.80), which translates to a 26.3% chance of emerging victorious on Thursday, then the hosts are truly the favourites in the eyes of the bookies.
Most recent H2Hs: Leicester have dominated their last five meetings
Leicester City have vacillated between the Premier League and the Championship in recent times, meaning they have been more illustrious than most teams in the second tier lately. And considering the last five meetings between these teams, the visitors have won four of their last five, with the hosts managing a solitary victory in that time.
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Sheffield United Preview: The hosts will be aiming to claim two straight wins against the visitors
After claiming a 3-2 victory away to Leicester in late November, the hosts will be looking to do the double over the visitors. While Leicester are desperate to finish in the promotion playoff place, the hosts will also be looking to finish as high as possible. And considering that they are not totally ruled out of a playoff position themselves, they will be pushing for a victory.
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Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Seriki, Tanganga, Bindon, Burrows, Brooks, Soumare, Riedewald, O'Hare, Cannon & Campbell
Last five matches
- Stoke 1-2 Sheffield United
- Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 3-0 Birmingham
- West Brom 2-0 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 1-1 Norwich
Leicester preview: Leicester are seeking back-to-back wins for the first time since November
The foxes have struggled for consistency this season, and that is the major reason they have not been able mount a sustained challenge for an immediate return to the Premier League. Although they are still in the running, they will be hoping to mount a more consistent challenge, beginning with this fixture, and a victory will ensure they earn successive victories for the first time since November.
Predicted lineup: Stolarczyk (GK), Thomas, Nelson, Okoli, Choudhury, James, Skipp, Mavididi, De Cordova-Reid, Fatawau & Ayew
Last five matches
- Leicester 2-1 Derby
- Leicester 1-2 Watford
- QPR 4-1 Leicester
- Leicester 3-1 Ipswich
- Bristol City 2-2 Leicester
Player to watch: Jordan James
Jordan James has been an important player in the setup of Leicester in the current campaign, with nine goal involvements, which include seven strikes and two assists from his midfield position. Going into this encounter, he will be aiming to add to his tally on Thursday.
James will be looking to improve his tally on Thursday. Photo: Imago | Credit: Pro Sports Images