Sheffield United v Swansea City Preview and Prediction

Date/time: Saturday 04^th August 2018 (Kick-off 5:30 PM, GMT)

On Saturday evening, Sheffield United host Swansea at Bramall Lane in the Championship, as the visitors look to make it a winning return to the Championship.

For much of last season, the home side were in the promotion picture. However, the Blades missed out on the play-offs late in the season. Meanwhile, Swansea suffered relegation from the Premier League last season, so will be looking to start life in the second tier with a victory.

Sheffield United finished tenth-place in the Championship table last season, seven points off the play-off spots. An inconsistent end to last season consisting of just one victory in their final four league outings ended the Blades hopes of promotion.

A run of just one win in their last five league home games also hampered the Yorkshire side’s hopes of a return to the Premier League.

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Swansea suffered relegation from the top-flight under affable boss Carlos Carvalhal. The Portuguese boss quit his role, and the new man at the helm is highly-rated Graham Potter, who made his name coaching Swedish side Ostersunds.

The Welsh side has endured a poor pre-season, losing all three games. The Swans away record in the Premier League was one of the main reasons for their demotion, as they had failed to win in 11 top-flight games on their travels.

Prediction

Home win and/or under 2.5 goals