Bristol City were the most unexpected entrants into the Championship play-offs. The team does not have a rich football history and has never won anything even remotely serious. More or less noticeable "Zaranka" were at the beginning of the last century, but then turned into a mediocre "traveller" between not the strongest divisions. Over the last two decades, Bristol City has established itself as a participant in the Championship leaving it only for a couple of seasons. Sixth place in the regular season is the club's best result since the 2007/2008 season, when the Chargers finished fourth. Bristol City secured the edge of the playoff zone with the help of their upcoming rival, Sheffield United. If the Blades had not taken points away from Blackburn in the last round, they would have played this club in the play-off semi-finals. Sheffield United itself became the third extra in the fight for a direct passage to the Premier League. The team had been going first or second for a long time, but a crisis period at the end of the season brought the "Blades" to pass Leeds United and Burnley ahead of themselves. Bookmakers have not determined the favourite for the upcoming meeting, offering equal odds on both opponents.

Bristol City had their best season in many years, but they got into the play-offs largely due to their rivals' misfires at the end of the season. It's hard to believe that a team without a serious point lead picked up just one point in the last three rounds. Bristol City picked up a point in the 46th round, having come back from 0:2 down against Preston. However, even under such circumstances, the wards of Liam Manning can not be considered a clear outsider in the upcoming confrontation, as they will be maximally mobilised at their stadium.

Sheffield United failed in April, allowing Burnley and Leeds to push themselves out of the top 2. After a straightforward defeat to the maroon side, the team played two rounds with a focus on maintaining match fitness, but picked up four points in them. The guests are the favourites for the two-match confrontation, but they will try to score in the away meeting. Both matches of the rivals in the regular season ended with an exchange of goals. Let's bet on a repeat of this event.