West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield United: contrasting form for table neighbours | OneFootball

West Bromwich Albion host Sheffield United in the Championship on Friday at The Hawthorns, with 16th facing 17th and valuable points on offer to push away from the bottom three.

Both league meetings last season ended level (1-1 and 2-2). The neighbours are split by two points, with West Bromwich Albion on 25 and Sheffield United on 23.

West Bromwich Albion have one win in their last five league games, while the Blades are unbeaten in five, winning four on the spin before drawing last time out.

Injuries shape the options. West Bromwich Albion are without Jed Wallace, Alex Mowatt, Toby Collyer and Alex Williams. Sheffield United list Ben Mee and Chiedozie Ogbene as out until late December, with Tom Davies and Sydie Peck also sidelined.

West Bromwich Albion's route may run through their crossing game: 317 open play deliveries at 20.50% accuracy and five headed goals, supported by 82.73% pass completion and 52% possession. Arne Heggebo has seven league goals, with Michael Johnston on seven assists. The visitors' strengths point the other way: six clean sheets, 466 aerial duels won and 77.34% passing. Tyrese Campbell has five league goals, while Callum O'Hare has six assists, giving the Blades outlets in advanced areas.

West Bromwich Albion sit 16th on 25 points, the Blades are 17th on 23. A win for either could pull them towards mid table security, while defeat risks leaving them glancing back at the bottom three.