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Sheffield United v Coventry City predictions and tips: Blades on their knees as Cov spring surprise

Sheffield United will welcome Coventry City to Bramall Lane for a mouthwatering clash at the top of the Championship on Friday night.

The Blades can pull three clear of Leeds United with a win on Friday, สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที if only temporarily, when they welcome high-flying Coventry.

The the form team in the Championship, having won 10 of 12 matches, with their only defeats coming against a red-hot Leeds United, and Derby County on an off day.

Chris Wilder’s side hasn’t done badly either, as they’ve won seven of nine contests, collapsing late in the day against Leeds and conceding in injury time against Bristol City.

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Despite Sheffield United’s magnificent run of form, it’s hard to argue that they’ve picke up more points than their performances have deserve at times.

Portsmouth and Luton arguably let them off the hook by not taking their chances, but that’s also a part of what makes United so good this season.

Even when they aren’t firing on all cylinders, and there’s evidence to show they’re not as potent an attack as the majority of the top eight sides, they are a match defensively, and that allows them to hang around in games and find a way.

We’ll be surprised if Frank Lampard’s side lets them off the hook so easily. Part of the reason Mark Robins’ sacking was so cruel was, not only where they struggling with injuries, but the underlying numbers were those of a play-off team.

Lampard has helpe unlock that potential, as only Leeds and Middlesbrough are producing a higher xG and a higher volume of big chances on the road this season.