Leeds v Sheff Utd

Leeds vs Sheffield United Preview

The Championship action resumes after the international break on Friday night and we have a blockbuster in store in the shape of a Yorkshire derby between fifth placed Leeds United and their second placed visitors Sheffield United when the two teams do battle at Elland Road with a precious three points at stake for both clubs.

Leeds United have drawn their last two games on the trot in the Championship as they were held to a 1-1 draw away from home at Norwich City along with a 2-2 draw away at Sunderland but nevertheless, Daniel Farke's side have extended their unbeaten sequence in the English second tier to four games overall.

The hosts had previously collected wins against Cardiff City and Coventry City respectively and having slipped to just a single defeat so far within their opening nine games of this new season, Leeds United look well placed to get something from this upcoming encounter.

That loss came in the form of a 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley but four victories gained to date this term including wins against the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City, Leeds will be upbeat about their chances here on Friday night.

Sheffield United will no doubt be seeking a swift return to the Premier League after suffering relegation at the end of last season and The Blades have produced an encouraging start to this season's Championship campaign as the visitors still remain unbeaten after their opening nine games.

Six wins within these opening nine league matches have seen Sheffield United collect important early season wins against Preston NE, Watford, Hull City, Derby County, Swansea City and Luton Town respectively, while all six wins have also seen The Blades keep clean sheets as well.

Overall, Sheffield United are now unbeaten in each of their last 10 league matches in the Championship but goals could be in short supply in this all-Yorkshire affair at Elland Road on Friday night as no fewer than eight of these previous 10 games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals as well.

In addition, six out of Sheffield United's last 10 away games in all competitions have also produced two goals or fewer and with this upcoming clash away from home at Leeds United being a local derby as well, goals could come at a premium here on Friday night.

Leeds United v Sheffield United Verdict

Goals have been scarce in recent meetings between Leeds United and Sheffield United as three out of the last four exchanges have resulted in Under 2.5 goals and another tough war of attrition could well unfold at Elland Road with perhaps just a single goal separating the two sides.

Sheffield United look great value to pick up the win here at decent odds.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.90

Other side bets worth considering:

Sheffield United win @ 4.20

Correct Score: Sheffield Utd win & Under 2.5 goals @ 8.50