Sheffield United to earn Doncaster draw
Things haven't gone quite to plan for Sheffield United this season.
After a poor start that saw them go three games without a win, boss Kevin Blackwell left the club by mutual consent, and Gary Speed was brought in to get his first taste of managerial life.
They improved under the Welshman, winning three of their next five games. However, they then went on a four game winless streak that was eventually ended by a 1-0 win against Hull in the week.
Doncaster's form has been equally as erratic. Despite sitting comfortably in mid-table - just four points off the play-off places - Donny have not strung two wins together and have won just one of their last six in the league.
They will have their work cut out if they are to get their first consecutive wins of the season against United this Saturday.
Blades forward Mark Yeates scored a superb individual winner against Hull in their last game and has praised Speed for his work for the team so far. United have lost just three of their last ten away games and haven't conceded more than one goal on their travels since a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United in April.
They have only scored more than one goal once in their last 20 trips away from Bramall Lane though, so everything is set for this to be a tight game. We like the look of the [3.35] offered for the draw, and fancy the [1.77] for there to be under 2.5 goals.
Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield United
Kick-Off: 5.15pm
Live on BBC2
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Published: 22 Oct 2010
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