Bristol City v Sheffield United predictions: Blades should maintain playoff pace

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Bristol City v Sheffield United in the Championship on Monday.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Football & Main Event, 5.30pm Monday

Best bet

Sheffield United
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Match preview

Sheffield United couldn't find a way past Reading on Friday but the Blades should be able to boost their Championship playoff hopes with a win against a Bristol City side without much to play for.

Nigel Pearson's City squad have lost five of their last nine games and only Peterborough and Reading have conceded more than the home side's tally of 73 goals this season.

Sheffield United are sixth but with the chasing pack in hot pursuit every point will be key.

Morgan Gibbs-White has been a standout contributor for Paul Heckingbottom's side, who have made a strong playoff run after a poor beginning to the season.

The visitors won the reverse fixture 2-0 and should be able to pick up another win against a Robins squad who are all but mathematically safe and have question marks about their motivation.

Key stat

Only Peterborough and Reading have conceded more goals than Bristol City's 73 in the Championship.

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