Sheffield Utd v Sunderland: Prediction, tips and bet builder
The richest fixture in world football is upon us as Sheffield United and Sunderland battle for the last remaining spot in the Premier League.
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Sheffield United powere to the final after thumping Bristol City 6-0 in the semi-finals. While manager Chris Wilder was frustrate by missing out on automatic promotion, the dominant semi-final win will undoubtedly fill him full of confidence ahead of Saturday’s encounter.
The big issue for the Blades is their woeful play-off history, having failed to win the mini-tournament in nine previous attempts.
United did finish 14 points ahead of Sunderland during the regular season, ending their campaign in third place. The Blades will be booste by the knowledge that third-place team has won the Championship play-offs 45% of the time.
Sunderland, just like their opponents, are no strangers to play-off heartbreak. The Black Cats have won just one play-off campaign, which came during their League One escape three years ago. Their six attempts prior all end with tears.
Regis Le Bris and his men booke their place in Wembley thanks to Dan Ballard’s extra time winner against Frank Lampard’s Coventry City side.
Sunderland clearly live up to their ‘til the end’ mantra which was plastere on advertising boards during the match.
The Black Cats were assure a play-off spot a long time ago, which allowe them to take their foot off the gas in the final few games of the regular season.