Sheffield United FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Manchester City FC — Premier League at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Oct | Liverpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Sep | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Olympique de Marseille | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | West Ham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | FC Porto | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | Arsenal FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Leeds United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
14%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Bramall Lane. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Manchester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Manchester City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 28' GOAL! Kyle Walker scores on 28. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' The 35-year-old Kevin De Bruyne has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Ben Osborn is replaced by John Lundstram on 55 minute.
- 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 65' The crowd applauds Ethan Ampadu as he leaves the pitch. Oliver Norwood steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' The travelling Manchester City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 80' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Ederson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 81' Another substitution for Manchester City FC to replace Ferran by Phil Foden on 81 minute.
- 85' It is a substitution in Manchester City FC team. Riyad Mahrez is replaced by Ilkay Gundogan on 85 minute.
- 90' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Sheffield United FC and Manchester City FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
22
Ethan Ampadu ↓ Oliver Norwood 65'
- 9
-
23
Ben Osborn ↓ John Lundstram 55'
- 6
- 3
- 2
- 12
-
13
Max Lowe ↓ David McGoldrick 81'
- 8
- 24
Bench
- 14
- 19
-
16
Oliver Norwood ↑ 65'
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 81'
-
7
John Lundstram ↑ 55'
- 10
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 20
- 2
- 7
- 17
- 14
-
26
Riyad Mahrez ↓ Ilkay Gundogan 85'
-
21
Ferran Torres ↓ Phil Foden 81'
- 16
- 27
- 3
Bench
- 6
-
8
Ilkay Gundogan ↑ 85'
- 5
-
47
Phil Foden ↑ 81'
- 11
- 33
- 50
- 85
Coach
Pep Guardiola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | 3 |
| Sergio Aguero | 2 |
| Rodri | 2 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 1 |
| Kyle Walker | 1 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 1 |
| Jayden Bogle | 1 |
| Erling Haaland | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-10-31
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
L
2020-10-24
Liverpool FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-10-18
Sheffield United FC
1–1
Fulham FC
D
2020-10-04
Arsenal FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-09-27
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
2020-09-21
Aston Villa FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
Manchester City FC Form
2020-10-31
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
W
2020-10-27
Olympique de Marseille
0–3
Manchester City FC
W
2020-10-24
West Ham United FC
1–1
Manchester City FC
D
2020-10-21
Manchester City FC
3–1
FC Porto
W
2020-10-17
Manchester City FC
1–0
Arsenal FC
W
2020-10-03
Leeds United FC
1–1
Manchester City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.76
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Manchester City FC
77%
Sheffield United FC or Manchester City FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
4.7%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
3.1%
2 – 2
3%
2 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 25% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

