Championship: Burnley vs Sheffield United – Betting preview

Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Championship round 41 game between Burnley and Sheffield United and offer team news, stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.

Burnley hold a comfortable lead in the Championship standings, but second-placed Sheffield United have a chance to shorten the distance this coming Monday. They know only too well, though, what a daunting task a visit to Turf Moor is.

Burnley have taken the lead in the Championship table after collecting 87 points from their initial 39 encounters. Sheffield United trail by 11 points after 39 rounds, leaving them as number 2 in the table on 76 points.

Form: Burnley vs Sheffield United

Burnley Form

Burnley have four points to show from their last three matches, as they lost 6-0 against Manchester City, before drawing 0-0 with Sunderland. They won their most recent game 1-2 against Middlesbrough. The Clarets put four wins on the board in their previous six Championship matches at Turf Moor. They drew twice while losing none, and scored 13 goals while conceding two.

Sheffield United Form

In their last three matches, Sheffield United first beat Blackburn 3-2, then Norwich by 0-1, and finally Wigan by 1-0. The Blades managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored six while also conceding five times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats and facts for Burnley and Sheffield United

Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Burnley and Sheffield United played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Burnley vs Sheffield United

It is a great season for Nathan Tella, who currently has 17 league goals to his name during this season. Burnley will rely on his services to gun down Sheffield United.

Betting markets: Burnley vs Sheffield United

Full-time result

Burnley sailed through their 10 most recent outings at home with eight wins, while they drew two. Sheffield United won five of their previous 10 outings away from home across all tournaments, whilst they drew three and lost two. Burnley have really struck gold when it comes to form, having not lost any of their previous 19 matches. The Clarets are on a fantastic streak of no less than 33 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. They have not lost to Sheffield United in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Burnley have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings. Sheffield United scored the first goal of the game in five of their last 10 games. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Burnley and Sheffield United.

Total goals

Burnley witnessed over 2.5 goals in five of their previous ten matches across all tournaments in which they averaged 1.5 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals appeared in three of the last ten matches that Sheffield United played across all tournaments. They scored 1.2 times on average in the process.

Suggested bet: Burnley vs Sheffield United

Here we present a free betting tip for this Championship match. The prediction is formed as a conclusion based on the abovementioned stats and facts for Burnley and Sheffield United.

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