Statistical Preview: Bristol City vs. Sheffield United

Bristol City enters Tuesday night’s Championship fixture against Sheffield United at Ashton Gate having not been defeated in their last eight league matches (three wins, five draws). The team also maintains an unbeaten record in league games at home this season. Sheffield United, known as ‘The Blades,’ has rebounded from two successive losses by securing two consecutive victories. A win in this match would elevate Chris Wilder’s squad past Leeds United into second place in the league standings, prior to ‘The Whites” game on Wednesday. In their most recent encounters during the 2022-23 season, Bristol City suffered 1-0 defeats in both league fixtures against Sheffield United. Sheffield United has emerged victorious in four of their previous six away league matches when playing Bristol City, with one draw and one loss. Bristol City boasts an undefeated streak in their last 11 home league games (six wins, five draws). However, they face the possibility of drawing four consecutive league matches at Ashton Gate, a scenario not seen since April 2009. Sheffield United has claimed victory in five of their last seven Championship games played during midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). The two matches they did not win were both 1-0 away defeats, one of which occurred this season against Middlesbrough. Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United has contributed to four goals in six Championship appearances when playing against Bristol City, recording two goals and two assists. This includes involvement in both of his prior appearances at Ashton Gate, where he registered one goal and one assist.