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Championship: Charlton vs Sheffield United – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Championship round 15 match between Charlton and Sheffield United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Charlton enjoy home advantage, when visitors Sheffield United swing by on Saturday for a clash in the Championship. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Charlton are placed 21th with 14 points after 14 matches. Sheffield United occupy a position as nineth in the league on 22 points.

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Form: Charlton vs Sheffield United

Charlton Form

In their last three matches, Charlton lost 1-3 against Norwich, 3-0 against Middlesbrough and 0-1 against Bolton. Charlton claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Championship, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored three and conceded five goals.

Sheffield United Form

In their last three matches, Sheffield United drew 1-1 with Derby, beat Wrexham by 1-0 and beat Preston by 2-3. Sheffield United managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding ten times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats 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 19 of the last 21 Charlton home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 17 of the last 19 Charlton home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Charlton have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Charlton have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the Championship while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 4 of the last 5 Charlton home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Sheffield United away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Sheffield United away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players on top: Charlton vs Sheffield United

Having scored just once lately in the Championship, Karlan Grant will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Sheffield United hope Patrick Bamford can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three Championship goals in his last six Championship games.

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Full-time result

Charlton claimed all three points three times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run. Sheffield United won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing three in this series of matches. Charlton lost their last 4 matches. Charlton have not lost to Sheffield United in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Charlton scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Sheffield United scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Sheffield United managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Charlton were first on target in two of their last 10 outings. Charlton have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Sheffield United.

Total goals

Charlton saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Sheffield United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches. Charlton conceded a goal in their 7 most recent matches.