Sheffield United striker Ched Evans could make his first league appearance since September in the home game against Aston Villa.

Evans stepped off the bench in Saturday's FA Cup win against Preston after recovering from an ankle injury and is hoping to feature again. Recent signings Ricky Holmes, Lee Evans and Ryan Leonard, all ineligible to face Preston, will return to contention while Billy Sharp is pushing for a recall after scoring Saturday's winner from the penalty spot.

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Defender Kieron Freeman (knee) is still working his way back to full fitness and midfielder David Brooks is recovering from glandular fever.

New signing Axel Tuanzebe is set to make his Villa debut as he brings options in midfield and defence for manager Steve Bruce. The England Under-21 international has signed on loan from Manchester United and Bruce has already indicated he is expected to play a key role as fifth-placed Villa push for promotion to the Premier League.

Defender Tommy Elphick will be unavailable against the Blades as Bruce expects him to join Reading on loan before the transfer window closes on Wednesday.

Centre-half Chris Samba is back in training after a month out with a hamstring injury and is not ready to return to competitive action. Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is also working his way back to fitness after a month on the sidelines.

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Sheffield United are winless in eight league games against Aston Villa (D3 L5) since a 2-0 win in the top-flight in December 1991.

Villa haven't lost at Bramall Lane in the second tier since November 1969, when they were hammered 5-0.

Since a run of 13 home wins in 14 league matches, Sheffield United have won just one of their last six (D2 L3).

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Steve Bruce has won all three of his matches at Bramall Lane as a visiting manager, with this the first since October 2006 in a League Cup tie with Birmingham City.

Since finding the net with nine consecutive shots on target in the Championship at Bramall Lane, Leon Clarke has failed to score with any of his last four and is goalless in three home league games.

Scott Hogan has scored four goals in his last three Championship games - he had scored once for Aston Villa in the Championship in 31 previous appearances before this run.

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Prutton's prediction

Now this is a tough one to call. Sheffield United appear to be finally over their mid-season slump and will fancy their chances against Aston Villa, despite their excellent recent form under Steve Bruce.

The reverse fixture between these two saw a frantic, entertaining draw, and I fancy a similar result at Bramall Lane on Tuesday night.

David Prutton predicts: 2-2 with Scott Hogan to score first (100/1 with Sky Bet)

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