Leeds vs Sheffield United Predictions

• Sheffield United have the best defensive record in the championship, having only conceded three goals
• All five of Sheffield United’s away games have ended with under 2.5 goals
• Both teams are currently conceding under a goal on game on average

Low-scoring affair expected at Elland Road

Fifth-place Leeds face second-place Sheffield United in what could turn out to be a tight affair at Elland Road on Friday.

Both teams possess an array of attacking talent, but their back lines are arguably even more impressive, with the Whites shipping just seven times this season and the Blades harbouring the second tier’s best defensive record with just three goals conceded from nine matches.

Leeds have kept five clean sheets since shipping three to Portsmouth on the opening day of the season, and put in a respectable shift against table-toppers Sunderland, with a costly error from keeper Illan Meslier allowing the Black Cats to equalise.

One goal should be enough for three points

Sheffield United have seen fewer than three goals in each of their last eight in all competitions and another low-scoring affair is expected, while Leeds could make full use of home advantage to hand Sheffield United their second 1-0 defeat of the season.