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