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Ace Football previews the Championship round 28 match between Swansea and Sheffield United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Sheffield United go up against Swansea on Tuesday for a Championship meeting at Swansea.com Stadium.

The Blades enjoy the view from the top of the table with 55 points after 27 league matches this season. Meanwhile, Swansea find themselves positioned as number 13 in the Championship with 34 points following 27 rounds.

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Team form: Swansea vs Sheffield United

Swansea Form

A single point is all Swansea can show for their efforts in the past three matches. They managed a 1-1 draw with West Bromwich, before getting trounced 3-0 against Southampton while Cardiff won 3-0. Swansea claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Championship. They also drew two and lost two, scored 13 goals and conceded 11.

Sheffield United Form

The results have been up and down for Sheffield United, who beat Watford by 1-2. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 0-1 against Cardiff, before claiming a victory in a 2-0 game against Norwich. Sheffield United managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding seven times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting facts for Swansea and Sheffield United

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Swansea and Sheffield United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 10 Swansea matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Swansea matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 5 Swansea home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 5 Swansea home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Swansea matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 22 of the last 24 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 21 of the last 23 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 18 of the last 20 Sheffield United away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Sheffield United away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

In-form players: Swansea vs Sheffield United

Look no further than Liam Cullen, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Swansea in the Championship, while Kieffer Moore managed two goals in the last half dozen matches for The Blades in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

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Full-time result

Swansea claimed three wins, drew four and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Sheffield United won five, drew two and lost three of their last 10 games away. Sheffield United have beaten Swansea in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Swansea scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Sheffield United scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Swansea managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Sheffield United were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Swansea saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Sheffield United, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.

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