Daniel Jebbison returned to the bench for the game against Fulham, but is unlikely to start ahead of Iliman Ndiaye and Morgan Gibbs-White. Billy Sharp, David McGoldrick, Rhian Brewster and Oliver McBurnie are all confirmed absentees as Paul Heckinbottom prepares to name a starting XI with no natural out-and-out striker. Sheffield United's starting XI could remain unchanged for the first leg of this playoff semi-final with the only area of contention being the right wing-back slot. Ben Osborn has excelled on the right in the absence of George Baldock, but the latter is back fit after making the bench last time out and will be hoping to reclaim his place in the starting XI. Steve Cooper has known his best XI for months now and will hope to revert back to the starting XI that faced Bournemouth a couple of weeks ago. Brice Samba, Joe Worrall, James Garner and Philip Zinckernagel will be the only players who faced Hull last weekend to keep their places. Scott McKenna was ill before the game against Hull and thus was an unused substitute, but should be ready to start on Saturday afternoon. Jack Colback, Steve Cook and Ryan Yates were all left out as a precaution but are expected to return here. Keinan Davis, Max Lowe and Lewis Grabban are all confirmed absentees.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Nottingham Forest's last 9 away games (Championship). Sheff Utd have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions. Sheff Utd have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home matches (Championship). Sheff Utd are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 home matches (Championship). Sheff Utd are undefeated in their last 9 home matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
Three weeks ago, Sheffield United's place in the playoffs looked precarious, but Paul Heckingbottom's side claimed their top-six spot in style, winning all of their last three league games without a recognised striker in the side. The Blades have a proven squad at this level and will be delighted that Norwegian international Sander Berge is showing his best form since joining the club in January of 2020. An incredible second half of the season saw Nottingham Forest come from nowhere to challenge Bournemouth for automatic promotion, but if Steve Cooper's side is to make their long-awaited top-flight return, it will have to be via the playoffs. The Reds are the favourites heading into the playoffs, but face a stern test in a Sheffield United side that beat champions Fulham 4-0 on the final day. The away side has failed to win in back-to-back away games, but are capable of beating anyone on their day. 1:1
Three weeks ago, Sheffield United's place in the playoffs looked precarious, but Paul Heckingbottom's side claimed their top-six spot in style, winning all of their last three league games without a recognised striker in the side. The Blades have a proven squad at this level and will be delighted that Norwegian international Sander Berge is showing his best form since joining the club in January of 2020. An incredible second half of the season saw Nottingham Forest come from nowhere to challenge Bournemouth for automatic promotion, but if Steve Cooper's side is to make their long-awaited top-flight return, it will have to be via the playoffs. The Reds are the favourites heading into the playoffs, but face a stern test in a Sheffield United side that beat champions Fulham 4-0 on the final day. The away side has failed to win in back-to-back away games, but are capable of beating anyone on their day. 1:1
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Nottingham Forest's last 9 away games (Championship). Sheff Utd have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions. Sheff Utd have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home matches (Championship). Sheff Utd are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 home matches (Championship). Sheff Utd are undefeated in their last 9 home matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
Daniel Jebbison returned to the bench for the game against Fulham, but is unlikely to start ahead of Iliman Ndiaye and Morgan Gibbs-White. Billy Sharp, David McGoldrick, Rhian Brewster and Oliver McBurnie are all confirmed absentees as Paul Heckinbottom prepares to name a starting XI with no natural out-and-out striker. Sheffield United's starting XI could remain unchanged for the first leg of this playoff semi-final with the only area of contention being the right wing-back slot. Ben Osborn has excelled on the right in the absence of George Baldock, but the latter is back fit after making the bench last time out and will be hoping to reclaim his place in the starting XI. Steve Cooper has known his best XI for months now and will hope to revert back to the starting XI that faced Bournemouth a couple of weeks ago. Brice Samba, Joe Worrall, James Garner and Philip Zinckernagel will be the only players who faced Hull last weekend to keep their places. Scott McKenna was ill before the game against Hull and thus was an unused substitute, but should be ready to start on Saturday afternoon. Jack Colback, Steve Cook and Ryan Yates were all left out as a precaution but are expected to return here. Keinan Davis, Max Lowe and Lewis Grabban are all confirmed absentees.
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