Sky Sports pundit makes prediction for Sheffield United's tricky trip to face Wolves

Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United will face Wolves on Sunday due to the home side’s Europa League commitments, and the Blades will be hoping to retain their unbeaten away record.

Sheffield United drew with Manchester United last weekend, with a late Oliver McBurnie goal grabbing a deserved points for the Blades.

Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has praised the Blades and their recent performances, yet despite their outstanding away record, he feels they will fall short on Sunday.

Speaking in his predictions column, he said: “Both teams are in amazing form and this is a belter of a match. Wolves struggle to break down teams that are well drilled and organised, but Sheffield United are more than that. They can counter and they do have pace - Enda Stevens will be down the left and whipping the ball in for David McGoldrick or John Fleck.

“Against Manchester United, we all thought Sheffield United would win. They rescued a point but they were cruising for so long. It is great to see how advanced those players are - Wolves won't like that and could be exploited as they play in a similar way.

“Sheffield United will not wait for anybody. When they get the ball they knock it up front and although they do not have a striker with height or loads of pace, they do have energy throughout the whole team. Wolves are slightly more technically skilled with the likes of Raul Jimenez, Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho, so for that reason, I think they will have the edge.

“CHARLIE PREDICTS: 2-1”