Cardiff vs Sheffield United predictions: Salech to star in 19/2 Bet Builder
Elliott Bretland
Cardiff have drawn with Wrexham and Derby on Championship return
Sheffield United have played out two goalless stalemates in the league
Recommended Bet: Draw, both teams to score & Yousef Salech anytime goalscorer @ 19/2 with LiveScore Bet
Cardiff host Sheffield United in the Championship on Saturday afternoon in a meeting of two sides who have drawn both of their league games at the start of the season.
The newly-promoted Bluebirds have held Wrexham and Derby while Sheffield United’s opening matches against Birmingham and Swansea have both ended goalless.
Team news
Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy is dealing with an injury crisis at the back with defenders Calum Chambers, Gabriel Osho, Dylan Lawlor and Will Fish all out.
Full-backs Perry Ng and Joel Bagan are expected to be deployed in the centre of defence again.
Sheffield United are set to be without midfielders Tahith Chong and Ryan One though Kalvin Phillips, on loan from Manchester City, is pushing for a start, having featured off the bench in Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Blackburn.
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The stats
All four games involving Cardiff in league and cup this season have seen both teams score.
Sheffield United, who have played out two stalemates, drew only six of their league games last season.
The Bluebirds were top scorers in League One last season, scoring 90 goals in 46 matches.
The Blades have not drawn three successive matches 0-0 since April 1971.
Cardiff have lost their last three home games against Sheffield United, dating back to 2021.
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Prediction
Cardiff and Sheffield United have each drawn their first two Championship matches and it is difficult to separate the two sides on early evidence this season.
While the Bluebirds were in League One last season, Brian Barry-Murphy’s side have earned important points against Wrexham and Derby amid a defensive injury crisis and will make life difficult for the Blades.
Sheffield United have played out two goalless draws in the league so far, and while Chris Wilder will be pleased his team has yet to concede, he will be eager to see the Blades get on the scoresheet.
With the likes of Patrick Bamford, Tyrese Campbell and Tom Cannon to choose from in attack, the Blades should not have too long, particularly given their hosts' defensive injuries.
Given Cardiff have made a positive start to the season and have home advantage, a draw still looks worth considering, even if the Blades should finally open their league account.
All four of Cardiff’s matches have seen both teams score and they will also be confident of finding the back of the net, despite coming up against a side who have yet to concede in the Championship this season.
Bluebirds' striker Yousef Salech has netted four goals in four games this season, including a Carabao Cup brace against Swindon, and can strike once again.
Score prediction: Cardiff 1-1 Sheffield United
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