Ace Football previews the Championship round 27 match between Charlton and Sheffield United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Charlton and Sheffield United are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at The Valley, Charlton, with much riding on the outcome in this Championship battle.
Form: Charlton vs Sheffield United
Charlton Form
Charlton only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Coventry, followed by another draw. This time 2-2 against Blackburn, before going down in a 1-5 defeat against Chelsea. Charlton managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Championship. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored six and conceded nine goals.
Sheffield United Form
In the last three matches, Sheffield United beat Stoke 1-2, won 3-1 against Leicester, and lost 3-4 against Mansfield. Sheffield United managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored 12 while also conceding 13 times. They also experienced zero draws and three defeats.
Betting facts for Charlton and Sheffield United
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Charlton and Sheffield United. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 14 of the last 16 Charlton home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Charlton home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Charlton matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Charlton matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Sheffield United away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Sheffield United away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Sheffield United have won 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Charlton vs Sheffield United
Charlie Kelman look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Championship matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Patrick Bamford adds to his three Championship goals come this coming Saturday.
Popular betting markets: Charlton vs Sheffield United
Full-time result
Charlton won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing three as well. Sheffield United won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost five in this run.
Both teams to score
Charlton scored first in six of their last ten home games. Astonishingly, Sheffield United scored the opening goal of the match in seven of their last ten games. Sheffield United managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Charlton have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Sheffield United.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Charlton, who scored an average of 0.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Sheffield United, who managed to hit the net 2.5 times on average in these games.
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