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Championship: Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Championship game between Sheffield United and Wolverhampton who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Wolverhampton go up against Sheffield United this coming Sunday for a Championship meeting at Bramall Lane.

Placed nineth in the table Sheffield United have amassed nine points after six matches. On eight points, Wolves rank tenth with six matches played this season.

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Team form: Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Bolton by 3-2. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 1-3 defeat against Norwich, followed up by a 1-2 win against Blackburn. Sheffield United only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Championship matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew one and lost three, as they scored nine and conceded 12 goals.

Wolverhampton Form

Wolverhampton achieved a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, starting off beating Stoke 4-1. A 4-2 defeat against West Ham followed, before drawing with Birmingham in a match resulting 2-2. Wolverhampton won three of a possible six away matches in the Championship, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 12 while also conceding ten times.

Betting facts for Sheffield United and Wolverhampton

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

  • In 16 of the last 18 Sheffield United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Sheffield United home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Sheffield United home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 4 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 3 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Wolverhampton away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 5 Wolverhampton matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 6 Wolverhampton matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Wolverhampton matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Wolverhampton matches the sum of goals was over 3.5

Players in form: Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Patrick Bamford, who is performing well for Sheffield United. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Championship outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Wolverhampton.The visitors will be looking to Fer Lopez to find the net once again, after managing three Championship goals for Wolverhampton in recent matches.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Bramall Lane across all tournaments Sheffield United won three times, drew three and lost four times. Wolverhampton claimed four wins, two draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Wolverhampton conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Sheffield United scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Astonishingly, Wolverhampton scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Sheffield United games Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Wolverhampton games. Wolverhampton will feel optimistic about scoring on Sunday with Sheffield United managing a measly five clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Sheffield United have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Wolverhampton.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Sheffield United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Wolverhampton, who managed to hit the net 2.4 times on average in these games. Wolverhampton’s last 5 matches had over 3.5 goals.