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Sheffield United lock horns with Plymouth in the 21st round of games in the EFL Championship on Saturday. The two sides are on opposite sides of the points table.
Chris Wilder's Sheffield are coming off a 1-0 win at Millwall in midweek. Having dominated possession, the Blades secured all three points at The Den, thanks to Rhian Brewster's 42nd-minute strike.
The win - a league-leading 13th in 20 games - kept Wilder's side top of the pile, a point clear of second-placed Leeds (41), who also won in midweek (3-1 at Middlesbrough).
Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney's Plymouth are fresh off a 2-1 home reverse to Swansea in midweek. Jay Fulton put the visitors in front on the cusp of half-time before Liam Cullen put them two goals to the good at the hour mark.
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Mustapha Bundu pulled one back for the Lilywhites 11 minutes from time, but an equalizer wasn't to be as Rooney's side plunged to their 10th defeat in 19 games this season. With 17 points - winning four times - the Pilgrims are just a point ahead of rock-bottom Hull City.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Sheffield-Plymouth Championship clash at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United vs Plymouth head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 47 meetings across competitions, Sheffield lead Plymouth 22-15, including a 2-1 home win in the FA Cup in their last meeting in January 2021.
- Sheffield are unbeaten in their last seven meetings across competitions with Plymouth, winning five, including the last four.
- Sheffield have won their last eight home games - all in the Championship.
- Plymouth are winless in their last five road outings - all in the Championship - losing four.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Sheffield: W-D-W-W-D; Plymouth: L-L-L-D-D
Sheffield United vs Plymouth prediction
The two teams have had markedly contrasting campaigns, making this matchup a mismatch on paper. While Sheffield lead the way atop the standings, Plymouth are in the relegation zone, having struggled to get going all campaign.
Sheffield have also had the better of the Lilywhites in recent meetings - going unbeaten in their last five league clashes (winning four). Moreover, they are in rousing form at home, while Plymouth are yet to win on the road this season, losing nine times in 11 games across competitions.
Wilder's side are looking to become the first team since Chelsea in 2010 across English football's top four tiers to win nine straight home league games without conceding. Considering Plymouth's woeful record, the Blades will fancy their chances.
Prediction: Sheffield United 3-0 Plymouth
Sheffield United vs Plymouth betting tips
Tip-1: Result: Sheffield to win
Tip-2: Sheffield to concede: No (They haven't conceded in their last eight home games.)
Tip-3: Over 2.5 goals: Yes (Four of their last five meetings across competitions have had at least three goals.)
