Match Preview – Burma vs. Sheff Utd

Watch live on Sky Sports Football from 7pm on Wednesday; The kickoff is given at 19:45

Birmingham will be deprived of Maikel Kieftenbeld when it organizes on Wednesday in Sheffield United the promotion hunt, live Sky Sports Football from 19h.

The Dutchman damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the 1-0 win over Leeds. He must face nine months late in waiting.

His midfielder, Gary Gardner, was also absent at half-time on Saturday due to illness and will be evaluated. Jota is looking for a starting spot after playing appearances in the last three games.

Sheffield United hopes that Jack O. Connell will be in shape again as soon as possible. The defender suffered a calf injury in the Bristol City defeat at home and missed out on Preston. Blades boss Chris Wilder was surprised by O Connell's chances of getting in shape for Tuesday night at his pre-game press conference.

Wilder will once again have Gary Madine available after the striker has completed his three-game suspension. The Blades could be relegated to third place before the kickoff to St Andrew's, while their promotional rivals, Leeds, will play Preston on Tuesday night.

Opta Stats

The city of Birmingham has won its last four home games against Sheffield United.

Sheffield United have lost five of their last eight games against Birmingham City in all competitions (W1 D2 L5).

Che Adams has been involved in 25 goals in 40 league games for Birmingham this season (22 goals, 3 badists) and scored the winner in his last game against Leeds.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder met the Birmingham boss more often than any other championship manager (P3 W0 D1 L2).

Birmingham has not won consecutive home league matches since October 2018 (a series of three).

Sheffield United has been in the lead for the most minutes (1,288) and is running for the least minutes (338) in league games this season.

The prediction of Prutton

What a nice win for Birmingham against Leeds. This allowed them to breathe again over the relegation zone.

Sheffield United will be extremely grateful to the Blues for this win, but they hope Che Adams and Co will not repeat the trick on Wednesday night. I think this match will be tight and I do not see either of the two wins.

David Prutton predicts: 1-1 (5/1 with Sky Bet)