Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Sheffield United host Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on Saturday.

The home team booked their place in the play-offs by going on a three-game winning run to finish fifth in the second tier, one place behind their weekend opponents.

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest latest odds

At 6/5 (2.2) with bet365 to claim victory, Sheffield United are slight favourites to win the first leg of the tie.

Nottingham Forest can be backed at 13/5 (3.6) and the draw is set at 21/10 (3.1).

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest first goalscorer

Sheffield United stars Billy Sharp and William Osula are 11/2 (6.5) to break the deadlock in the first leg.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest striker Lewis Grabban is 6/1 (7.0).

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest preview

Nottingham Forest had a disappointing end to the season, collecting one point from their last two matches, but they had already secured their place in the play-offs by that point.

Sheffield United, however, are in fine form heading into this match after they went four games in a row without defeat to be sure of a place in the top six.

However, the home team have a bit of an injury crisis to contend with heading into this game.

Billy Sharp, David McGoldrick, Rhian Brewster and Oliver McBurnie are all missing for United, while Keinan Davis, Max Lowe and Lewis Grabban are out for the visitors.

Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest tips & predictions

There have been under 2.5 goals in the last five matches between these teams, which can be backed at 4/7 (1.57) to come through this week.

Odds correct at time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

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