Sheffield United host Oxford United at Bramall Lane on Tuesday in the Championship. The hosts are on course for an immediate return to the top flight, as they are second in the points table with 32 points.
They drew 2-2 with Coventry City in their last match, taking a 2-1 lead in the first half before a red card to Anel Ahmedhodzic saw Coventry score a late leveller.
Oxford, meanwhile, have run out of steam after an encouraging start to the season as they slide towards the drop zone. They were thrashed 6-2 by a ruthless and clinical Middlesbrough side on Saturday, conceding thrice in either half as they fell to their heaviest home defeat in over a decade. Oxford aare 18th in the standings with 17 points.
Sheffield United vs Oxford United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Tuesday's game will mark the 30th meeting between Sheffield and Oxford, who lead 15-9.
- The two teams last faced off in a League One clash in March 2017, which the Blades won 3-2 to register a fourth consecutive win in the fixture.
- Oxford are without a clean sheet in 11 games in the fixture since 1990.
- Sheffield have conceded nine goals in the Championship this season. Only Burnley (6) have a better defensive record in the division.
Sheffield United vs Oxford United Prediction
The Blades have won four of their last five games and have lost two of their last 13. They are undefeated at home turf all season,
Oxford, meanwhile, are on a run of back-to-back defeats and have won one of their last 11 outings. They are one of four sides in the Championship this season without a road win and could lose this one.
Prediction: Sheffield 2-0 Oxford
Sheffield United vs Oxford United Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Sheffield
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Six of Oxford's last eight matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both sides have scored in two of Sheffield's last 14 matches.)