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As the Championship season progresses into Matchday 18, Leicester City FC is set to host struggling Sheffield United FC in what promises to be a fascinating encounter. Leicester will be keen to leverage their home advantage and push for a higher league standing, while Sheffield United will be desperate for points to escape the relegation mire. This fixture brings together two teams with contrasting fortunes so far this season, setting the stage for a critical battle at the King Power Stadium.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 28 | 38 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 31 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | Preston North End FC | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 27 |
| 5 | Bristol City FC | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 26 |
| 6 | Derby County FC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 26 |
| 7 | Hull City AFC | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 26 |
| 8 | Ipswich Town FC | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 25 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 25 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 11 | Southampton FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 24 |
| 12 | Watford FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
| 13 | Leicester City FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 24 |
| 14 | Charlton Athletic FC | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 23 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| 16 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | -5 | 22 |
| 17 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -3 | 21 |
| 18 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | -4 | 19 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 17 |
| 20 | Swansea City AFC | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -9 | 17 |
| 21 | Oxford United FC | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 14 |
| 22 | Sheffield United FC | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -12 | 13 |
| 23 | Norwich City FC | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -11 | 12 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | -20 | 8 |
- Leicester City FC: Currently sitting in 13th position after 17 games, Leicester has accumulated 24 points. Their record stands at 6 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. With 20 goals scored and 20 conceded, their goal difference is perfectly balanced at 0. They will be looking to break into the top half of the table with a strong performance here.
- Sheffield United FC: Sheffield United finds themselves in a precarious 22nd place, firmly in the relegation zone. From 16 games played, they have managed only 13 points, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and a concerning 11 losses. Their offensive output has been low, with just 14 goals scored, while their defense has leaked 26 goals, resulting in a -12 goal difference. Their sole draw highlights a team that either wins or loses, rarely sharing the spoils.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2021 | Premier League | Leicester City FC | 5 - 0 | Sheffield United FC |
| 06 Dec 2020 | Premier League | Sheffield United FC | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| 16 Jul 2020 | Premier League | Leicester City FC | 2 - 0 | Sheffield United FC |
Looking back at recent encounters between these two sides, Leicester City holds a significant edge. Over the last three Premier League meetings:
- March 14, 2021: Leicester City 5-0 Sheffield United
- December 06, 2020: Sheffield United 1-2 Leicester City
- July 16, 2020: Leicester City 2-0 Sheffield United
Leicester has won two of the last three matchups, with one of those being a dominant 5-0 victory at home. This recent history suggests that Leicester City has often found a way to overcome Sheffield United, particularly when playing on their home turf. Sheffield United’s last win against Leicester in this sequence came away from home, but the overall trend favors the Foxes.
Our Prediction
Considering Leicester City’s superior league position, stronger goal difference, and commanding recent head-to-head record against Sheffield United, especially at home, all indicators point towards a victory for the Foxes. Sheffield United’s struggles this season, particularly their high number of losses and poor goal difference, make it difficult to back them for an upset on the road. Leicester will be confident in securing all three points.
The most compelling bet for this Championship fixture is:
Leicester City to Win
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