Sheffield United vs Ipswich Predictions

Sheffield United are on the verge of the top flight, as they’ve opened up a three-point lead over Leeds. With just two games left to play, they could book promotion this weekend. They know that Leeds are up against Aston Villa – who have won their last 10 games – on Sunday. If the Blades can better Leeds’ result this weekend, then they’re into the top flight. The good news for Sheffield United is that they are taking on the league’s worst side on Saturday, making them heavy favourites for a victory.

The Blades have held their nerve in recent weeks, with their 3-0 victory over Hull keeping them in the mix for second place. That impressive away win saw them edge out a side with a great home record. Things got better that evening, as Leeds lost at Brentford. With a three-point lead in the promotion race, things are looking good for Chris Wilder’s side. They’ve done more than enough to make the jump, while little suggests that they’ll slip up in what should be their easiest game of the season.

Ipswich are already down, sitting bottom of the Championship table. However, the League One bound outfit have a huge say in the Premier League race. After this visit to Sheffield, they are up against Leeds in their final game. That doesn’t sound like a great way for their campaign to come to an end. They’re in terrible form on the road, having lost 15 of their last 22 matches. They’ve lost to nil in four of their six visits to the top seven, which should suggest that they’ll go in the same direction in this one.

The hosts are flying towards the Premier League, setting the standard in the Championship of late. Sheffield United have won more points than any other Championship team during 2019 (41 – W12 D5 L2). Meanwhile, the Tractor Boys have failed to win 16 of their last 17, which has made them massive outsiders here. They also make this trip having scored once in their last four against the Blades, so this should be tough for them.

Ipswich have had issues in front of goal all season, scoring just 14 times on their travels this season. They’ve lost to nil in 59% of their away games, while they meet a Sheffield United side who have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their matches here. United have won to nil in seven of their last nine home games, so we’re backing them to repeat the trick here.