Sheff Utd are undefeated in their last seven home games against Coventry
Coventry City have won one of their last nine away games in all competitions
Recommended bet: Sheffield United to win
Looking to make up on lost ground at the start of the season, Sheffield United find themselves within six points of the play-off places as they prepare for Wednesday’s visit of Championship leaders Coventry City.
Manager Chris Wilder has turned the ship around at Bramall Lane and back-to-back wins have helped the Blades keep up with the pace in the battle for a top-six finish.
Coventry also come into this match after two wins in a row following what was a blip of a three-game winless run in the Championship for Frank Lampard’s side.
Every point matters at this stage of the season and the pressure will be on when the Blades and the Sky Blues cross swords in the Steel City.
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Team news
Sheffield United will have to do without loan midfielder Kalvin Phillips after his red card in the derby victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday.
Former Leeds United midfielder Joe Rothwell is also suspended, while Tom Davies and Jairo Riedewald are still unavailable due to injuries.
As for Coventry, injuries have been kind to the West Midlands outfit, with keeper Oliver Dovin the only player in the treatment room.
The stats
Sheffield United currently find themselves in positive form, having lost just one of their last five games in the Championship.
The Blades recent climb up the standings under Wilder has been largely down to their improved home form, as United have lost just one of their last 10 home matches in the league.
Coventry’s away form has been nothing to write home about, having won one of their last nine road games in all competitions.
United are undefeated in their last seven home games against Coventry, with the Sky Blues’ last victory at Bramall Lane coming back in February 2013.
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Prediction
Heading into this fixture after victories over Portsmouth and local rivals Sheffield Wednesday, the Blades are hitting their stride at a crucial stage of the campaign.
Bramall Lane has not been a happy hunting ground for Coventry, who have failed to win there in 13 years.
Taking into account the stark contrast in home and away form, along with Coventry’s struggles at Bramall Lane, Wilder’s men look solid value to secure an important victory.
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