Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd preview and prediction
The match
The Championship sees Bristol City take on Sheffield Utd on Monday 6 April, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Ashton Gate Stadium. Bristol City are 17th with 18 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Sheffield Utd sit 10th on 22 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Bristol City's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Charlton 2–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Sheffield Utd's last 4: DLLW Most recently they drew with Swansea 3–3 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Bristol City and 1.4 for Sheffield Utd. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 61%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Bristol City 35%, draw 23%, Sheffield Utd 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Bristol City 1–1 Sheffield Utd. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bristol City35%fair 2.85 · @2.70
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.45
Sheffield Utd42%fair 2.38 · @2.44
2.72Expected goals
1.28Bristol City xG
1.44Sheffield Utd xG
61%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Bristol City 1.3 – 1.4 Sheffield Utd expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sheffield Utd to win✗
42%
2.38
2.44
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.64
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.38
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sheffield Utd / FT Sheffield Utd✗
24%
4.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.47
–
Form
Bristol City – last 6
WLDLWL
3 Apr
@ Charlton
2–1
W
10 Mar
@ Leicester
0–2
L
3 Mar
@ Port Vale
0–0
D
27 Feb
vs Watford
1–2
L
24 Feb
@ Blackburn
2–1
W
21 Feb
@ Swansea
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sheffield Utd – last 4
DLLW
3 Apr
vs Swansea
3–3
D
11 Mar
@ Norwich
1–2
L
25 Feb
vs Coventry
1–2
L
22 Feb
vs Sheffield Wednesday
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Bristol City and Sheffield Utd.
What is the prediction for Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd?
On our numbers Bristol City have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sheffield Utd 42%.
How many goals will there be in Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd?
Our predicted score is Bristol City 1–1 Sheffield Utd, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd?
Bristol City vs Sheffield Utd (Championship) kicks off on Monday 6 April 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Ashton Gate Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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