Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday: Back a goal-shy Steel City showdown

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Sheffield United

The Blades have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions, drawing three and losing two. They have struggled for goals in recent weeks, scoring just four times in those six games. However, United have a good record at home against Wednesday, winning four of the last five meetings at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield Wednesday

The Owls have won just two of their last seven matches in all competitions, drawing three and losing two. They have also struggled for goals, scoring just three times in those seven games. Wednesday have a poor record away from home against United, losing four of the last five meetings at Bramall Lane.

What the experts are saying

"I think it's going to be a very close game," said BBC Radio Sheffield commentator Alan Biggs. "Both teams are struggling for form and goals at the moment, so it could be a bit of a scrappy affair." "I'm going for a 1-1 draw," said The Star's Sheffield United writer James Shield. "Both teams are solid defensively, so I don't see there being many goals in it."

Prediction

A low-scoring draw is the most likely outcome given the form of both teams and their poor scoring records. A 1-1 draw is our prediction.