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Leeds United FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Leeds United FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Sat 16 Mar 2019 · 12:30 UTC Elland Road HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' George Baldock
Y 62' Billy Sharp
Kiko Casilla 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Elland Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Ross Joyce
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Simon Long

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

5
1
Leeds United FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-03-16 Leeds United FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC 2018-12-01 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Leeds United FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Sheffield United FC H 0–1 L
12 Mar Reading FC A 3–0 W
09 Mar Bristol City FC A 1–0 W
01 Mar West Bromwich Albion FC H 4–0 W
26 Feb Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–1 L
23 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 2–1 W
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Leeds United FC A 1–0 W
12 Mar Brentford FC H 2–0 W
09 Mar Rotherham United FC H 2–0 W
04 Mar Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–0 D
23 Feb West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–0 W
16 Feb Reading FC H 4–0 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Leeds United FC to score. At the same time, Sheffield United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Leeds United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelo Bielsa will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 18' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 18.
  • 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leeds United FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 48' George Baldock is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
  • 53' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jack O'Connell suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' The Leeds United AFC manager makes a substitution. Jack Harrison departs to be replaced by Barry Douglas.
  • 62' Sheffield United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Enda Stevens, as he is very good at scoring at Elland Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 71' The England Chris Basham breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 0-1!
  • 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 77' Luke Ayling makes way for Stuart Dallas at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United AFC.
  • 82' It’s high time Chris Wilder made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 87' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Kieran Dowell. He replaces David McGoldrick on 88 minute.
  • 90' Kiko Casilla was booked on 90.
  • 90' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Chris Basham exits the field as John Lundstram enters on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Leeds United FC and Sheffield United FC share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Bielsa

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chris Basham 1
Patrick Bamford 1
Phil Jagielka 1
Ben Osborn 1
Jack Harrison 1
Pascal Struijk 1
Mateo Fernandez 1
Junior Firpo 1

Head to Head

2019-03-16 Leeds United FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC 2018-12-01 Sheffield United FC 0–1 Leeds United FC

Leeds United FC Form

2019-03-16 Leeds United FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC L 2019-03-12 Reading FC 0–3 Leeds United FC W 2019-03-09 Bristol City FC 0–1 Leeds United FC W 2019-03-01 Leeds United FC 4–0 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2019-02-26 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–0 Leeds United FC L 2019-02-23 Leeds United FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W

Sheffield United FC Form

2019-03-16 Leeds United FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC W 2019-03-12 Sheffield United FC 2–0 Brentford FC W 2019-03-09 Sheffield United FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC W 2019-03-04 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–0 Sheffield United FC D 2019-02-23 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC W 2019-02-16 Sheffield United FC 4–0 Reading FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.01 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 71% + Leeds United FC or Draw 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Leeds United FC36% Draw34% Sheffield United FC30%
Actual: Sheffield United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.86
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
64%
Leeds United FC or Sheffield United FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC24% Draw57% Sheffield United FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
18%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 22% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 18% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.