Leeds United vs Sheffield United Prediction 18.10.2024

• Competition: England - Championship
• Date: Friday, 18th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK/21.00 CEST
• Venue: Elland Road (Leeds)

Sheffield United will travel to Elland Road to face off against Leeds United, aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the Championship campaign on Friday.

Last season, Leeds United fell short in their bid to return to the Premier League at the first attempt, suffering a 0-1 defeat to Southampton in the playoff final at the iconic Wembley in late May, so this campaign they will be aiming for one of the top two spots that guarantee automatic promotion to the elite division. Daniel Farke’s men have every reason to be content with how their Championship season is shaping up, as they’ve only lost once in their first nine matches, boasting four victories and four draws, which places them a mere three points adrift of league leaders Sunderland.

When it comes to Sheffield United, they had the privilege of gracing the Premier League last season, but their stay was short-lived as they suffered immediate relegation to the Championship. Fortunately, the Blades have kicked off their Championship campaign in spectacular fashion, and if they continue to deliver outstanding performances moving forward, a quick return to the elite smiles at them. After the first nine rounds, Wilder's squad has accumulated the same number of points as Sunderland, yet they sit in second place due to a poorer goal difference.

Leeds United vs Sheffield United Betting Tips : X2 (DOUBLE CHANCE)

If you ask us, we find the odds here puzzling and believe that Sheffield United is significantly undervalued, but we will fully support them to do enough and secure a favorable outcome. It's true that Friday's contest will be the sternest test for the second-ranked team, but we hope that Chris Wilder's troops will manage to handle it well and turn it into points. Moreover, the Blades remain the only team in the Championship yet to experience a defeat since the start of the 2024-25 season, while simultaneously riding a fantastic wave with five wins in six second-tier matches. 

In addition to their dazzling performances, what sets Sheffield United apart is their remarkable defensive stability, highlighted by the fact that they have kept their net untouched for over 540 minutes, which spans six consecutive league matches. Regarding Leeds, they approach their clash with Sheffield on the heels of consecutive stalemates, and considering the circumstances, we think they will struggle to earn anything more than a point this Friday against the Blades who are brimming with confidence and have no intention of slowing down.