Coventry v Sheff Utd

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A 2-2 draw away from home at the Championship league leaders Sunderland saw Coventry City gain a solid point on the road as the Sky Blues start a new era without former manager, Mark Robins, who was controversially sacked recently, while Sheffield United grabbed all three points and bragging rights with a 1-0 home win against rivals Sheffield Wednesday before the international break.

Coventry City currently find themselves languishing in the lower half of the Championship table in 17th place having managed to pick up just four wins so far in this season's campaign but whilst this is indeed an ordinary start, the Sky Blues had previously flourished under Mark Robins.

Rhys Carr has taken over as interim manager in the meantime but morale amongst the Coventry City camp must be at its lowest for some time, especially as the west midlands club have collected just three wins from their previous 13 games overall in the second tier.

In addition, Coventry City have been handed no fewer than seven defeats within this 13-game period, four of which have been inflicted upon the Sky Blues on home soil at their Coventry Building Society Arena following losses at the hands of Norwich City, Swansea City, Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County respectively.

Sheffield United racked up a fourth win on the trot in the Championship just before the international break with a solid 1-0 home win against local rivals, Sheffield Wednesday, which followed previous important wins against the likes of Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City.

The Blades have been handed just two defeats so far in this season's English second tier campaign which were both on their travels with losses incurred at Leeds United and Middlesbrough but nevertheless, Chris Wilder's side currently occupy second place in the Championship table but level on points with leaders Sunderland.

Chris Wilder's side have collected the most wins to date this season having registered 10 wins within their opening 15 league matches and they too will be seeking a swift return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Despite the two losses on the road at Leeds United and Middlesbrough, Sheffield United have produced a reasonable record away from home so far this term having picked up four wins on their travels along with picking up additional points in two draws as well.

Wins on the road at Preston NE, Hull City, Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City will give Sheffield United a boost ahead of this upcoming trip.

Coventry City v Sheffield United Verdict

Coventry City have lost eight of their last 12 home games in the Championship, so Sheffield United will fancy their chances of gaining a result here this Saturday lunchtime.

Therefore, our main bet will be Sheffield Utd win @ 2.75

Other side bets worth considering:

Sheffield Utd win & Under 2.5 goals @ 6.00

Correct Score: Sheffield Utd 1-0 @ 9.00