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Wednesday 25 February
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Sheffield UtdTimelineCoventry
1st Half
Mason-Clark E.
9'
Tanganga J.
9'
2nd Half
Burrows H. (Hamer G.)
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48'
Wright H. (Mason-Clark E.)
sports_soccer
52'
Rudoni J.Assist: Mason-Clark E.
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57'
Dasilva J.
59'
Thomas-Asante B.Out: Mason-Clark E.
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67'
Riedewald J.Out: Soumare D.
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72'
Eccles J.Out: Rudoni J.
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75'
Simms E.Out: Wright H.
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76'
Campbell T.Out: O'Hare C.
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76'
Brooks A.
83'
Chong T.Out: Brooks A.
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83'
Hoever K.Out: Seriki F.
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83'
Campbell T.
84'
Kesler-Hayden K.Out: Sakamoto T.
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90+3'
Torp V.Out: Onyeka F.
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90+3'

Top stats

1.67Expected goals (xG)0.64
64%Ball possession36%
22Total shots11
4Shots on target5
1Big chances1
7Corner kicks3
84% (430/510)Passes68% (196/288)
3Yellow cards2

Shots

1.67Expected goals (xG)0.64
0.96xG on target (xGOT)0.58
22Total shots11
4Shots on target5
8Shots off target3
10Blocked shots3
13Shots inside the box9
9Shots outside the box2
0Hit the woodwork0
0Headed goals1

Attack

1Big chances1
7Corner kicks3
37Touches in opposition box20
0Accurate through passes0
4Offsides1
14Free kicks12

Passes

84% (430/510)Passes68% (196/288)
38% (20/52)Long passes27% (17/63)
72% (109/152)Passes in final third38% (33/86)
31% (5/16)Crosses33% (3/9)
0.95Expected assists (xA)0.35
22Throw ins19

Defense

12Fouls14
75% (18/24)Tackles67% (10/15)
62Duels won47
24Clearances28
13Interceptions7
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

3Goalkeeper saves3
0.58xGOT faced0.92
-1.42Goals prevented-0.08
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
12.48
X3.64
22.72

Recommended Bet

Away Win
Stake: High (10/10)
98
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #15 vs Away #1
Season: Home 1.36 PPG vs Away 1.97 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 2.20 PPG vs Away 1.85 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.69 GPG vs Away 2.00 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

22%
22%
56%
Sheffield Utd
Draw
Coventry

Match Preview

Sheffield United will face Coventry City at Bramall Lane on February 25, 2026, in a Championship encounter.

Sheffield United, placed 14th in the standings with 45 points, will take on league leaders Coventry City, who boast 65 points.

Sheffield United comes into the match with 4 wins in their last 6 games across all leagues, while Coventry City has maintained a strong record, winning 58 percent of their matches in the Championship.

In their recent head-to-head meetings, Sheffield United has suffered 3 losses in the last 6 encounters with Coventry City in the Championship.

With Coventry City leading the standings and having the upper hand in the head-to-head history, the prediction leans towards Coventry City to secure the victory with a probability of 42%.

Sheffield United relegated arch-rivals Sheffield Wednesday with a 2-1 Steel City derby win on Sunday afternoon, despite playing most of the second half with 10 men. The Blades have won three of their last four league games and are only six points off the play-off places.

Coventry made no mistake against a relegation-threatened West Brom side on Saturday afternoon as two first-half goals proved enough to earn the Sky Blues all three points on the road. Frank Lampard's side remain top of the standings heading into gameweek 34 after back-to-back league wins.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Sheffield Utd

Starting 11
-Michael Cooper
GK6.62
-Harrison Burrows
DL6.57
-Tyler Bindon
DC6.89
-Japhet Tanganga
DC6.94
-Femi Seriki
DR6.90
-Sydie Peck
DMC6.86
-Oliver Arblaster
DMC6.40
-Gustavo Hamer
AML6.80
-Callum O'Hare
AMC6.74
-Andre Brooks
AMR6.78
-Tyrese Campbell
FW6.49

Coventry

Starting 11
-Carl Rushworth
GK6.70
-Jay Dasilva
DL6.76
-Joel Latibeaudiere
DC6.76
-Bobby Thomas
DC7.18
-Milan van Ewijk
DR6.91
-Frank Onyeka
DMC7.14
-Matt Grimes
DMC7.03
-Ephron Mason-Clark
AML6.93
-Brandon Thomas-Asante
AMC7.06
-Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
AMR6.86
-Ellis Simms
FW6.65
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 33 matches
Sheffield UtdvsCoventry

radarTeam Profile

Sheffield Utd
Coventry
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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46Attack70
shield
46Defense51
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40Possession51
gps_fixed
61Efficiency69
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39Creativity42
gavel
50Discipline60

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

47Goals Scored68
46Goals Conceded36
8Clean Sheets11
78Big Chances86
47Big Chances Missed50
2Penalty Goals2

gps_fixedShooting

432Total Shots552
138Shots on Target182

swap_horizPassing & Possession

51.0%Avg Possession54.4%
12,968Total Passes13,922
76.5%Pass Accuracy80.5%

shieldDefending

505Tackles454
278Interceptions245
91Saves98
50.9%Duels Won50.4%

gavelDiscipline

353Fouls316
52Yellow Cards56
5Red Cards2
62Offsides83

analyticsOther

232Corners176
199Successful Dribbles203
5Errors Leading to Goal6
6.78Avg Rating6.93

Statistical Comparison

Sheffield UtdMetricCoventry
46
Goals
66
33
Assists
40
6.4
Average Ratings
6.6
24.2
Average Age
26.5
180
Average Height (cm)
180.4
0.8
Shots pg
1.1
53%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
1.2
Tackles pg
1.2

League Standings Context

For Sheffield Utd

PosTeamPWDLPts
14Swansea City341371446
15Sheffield United331431645
16Stoke City331281344

For Coventry

PosTeamPWDLPts
1Coventry City33198665
2Middlesbrough34189763

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

50.6/ 97.1
Dangerous Attacks
57.2/ 103.3
31.0%
Shots on Target
32.0%
13.1
Total Shots
16.2
52.0%
Possession
55.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.5
Goals Scored / Match
1.9
1.5
Goals Conceded / Match
1.1

Head-to-Head Summary

2
Sheffield Utd Wins
33%
1
Draws
17%
3
Coventry Wins
50%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketSheffield UtdCoventry
Over 1.5 Goals
69%24/35
80%28/35
Over 2.5 Goals
60%21/35
60%21/35
Both Teams to Score
51%18/35
60%21/35
* Based on last 35 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Sheffield Utd

CH
Sheffield United
2 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
CH
Sheffield United
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
CH
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Oxford United
CH
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Ipswich Town
FA
Sheffield United
3 - 4
Mansfield
CH
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Leicester City

Home Games: Sheffield Utd

CH
Sheffield United
2 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
CH
Sheffield United
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
CH
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Oxford United
CH
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Ipswich Town
FA
Sheffield United
3 - 4
Mansfield
CH
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Leicester City

Last 6: Coventry

CH
West Bromwich
0 - 2
Coventry City
CH
QPR
2 - 1
Coventry City
CH
Norwich City
2 - 1
Coventry City
FA
Stoke City
1 - 0
Coventry City
CH
Birmingham City
3 - 2
Coventry City
CH
Charlton Athletic
1 - 1
Coventry City

Away Games: Coventry

CH
West Bromwich
0 - 2
Coventry City
CH
QPR
2 - 1
Coventry City
CH
Norwich City
2 - 1
Coventry City
FA
Stoke City
1 - 0
Coventry City
CH
Birmingham City
3 - 2
Coventry City
CH
Charlton Athletic
1 - 1
Coventry City

history Recent Form

Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd
1.4 GPG
W
W
L
W
D
CoventryCoventry
2.0 GPG
W
W
D
L
L

group Head to Head

PL4 Nov 2025
Coventry City
3-1
Sheffield United
PL28 Mar 2025
Sheffield United
3-1
Coventry City
PL23 Nov 2024
Coventry City
2-2
Sheffield United
PL26 Dec 2022
Sheffield United
3-1
Coventry City
PL19 Oct 2022
Coventry City
1-0
Sheffield United
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
67%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
71%
17 / 24 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
54%
13 / 24 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
38%
9 / 24 matches
Both Teams to Score
67%
16 / 24 matches
Sheffield Utd CS
21%
Clean Sheets
Coventry CS
21%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

4 Nov 2025
Coventry City
3 - 1
Sheffield United
28 Mar 2025
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Coventry City
23 Nov 2024
Coventry City
2 - 2
Sheffield United
26 Dec 2022
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Coventry City
19 Oct 2022
Coventry City
1 - 0
Sheffield United
12 Mar 2022
Coventry City
4 - 1
Sheffield United
20 Nov 2021
Sheffield United
0 - 0
Coventry City
5 Apr 2017
Sheffield United
2 - 0
Coventry City
15 Dec 2016
Coventry City
1 - 2
Sheffield United
30 Apr 2016
Coventry City
3 - 1
Sheffield United
13 Dec 2015
Sheffield United
1 - 0
Coventry City
21 Feb 2015
Sheffield United
2 - 2
Coventry City

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Sheffield Utd
1.36
Form (Overall)
Coventry
1.97

Coventry is +45% better in terms of Points Per Game

Sheffield United
2 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
Portsmouth
0 - 1
Sheffield United
Sheffield United
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Oxford United
Millwall
1 - 1
Sheffield United
West Bromwich Albion
0 - 2
Coventry City
Coventry City
3 - 1
Middlesbrough
Coventry City
0 - 0
Oxford United
Queens Park Rangers
2 - 1
Coventry City
Norwich City
2 - 1
Coventry City

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