FM Preview: Sheffield United v Coventry City 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Coventry City fixture

Sheff. Utd. prepare to entertain Coventry City at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, The Blades have recorded 10 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the The Blades carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 AprSheff. Utd.1-0Coventry CityCHMP
2009/2010Tue 15 SepCoventry City3 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2008/2009Wed 04 MarCoventry City1 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2008/2009Tue 16 SepSheff. Utd.1 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 11 MarSheff. Utd.2 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 01 DecCoventry City0 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 11 MarCoventry City2 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Blades have scored 5, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Coventry City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Sky Blues's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Sheff. Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 13 matches. Coventry City's total of 21 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6123585
Coventry City63129610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Blades of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Coventry City, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Coventry City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.