Championship: Sheffield United vs Burnley – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship game between Sheffield United and Burnley who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Burnley come to Bramall Lane for the Championship match this coming Thursday, Sheffield United will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Sitting top of the table, Sheffield United have claimed 48 points after 22 rounds, while Burnley have amassed 44 points and presently rank as number 3 in the Championship.

Team form: Sheffield United vs Burnley

Sheffield United Form

In their last three outings, Sheffield United won 0-1 against Millwall, beat Plymouth by 2-0 and hammered Cardiff 0-2. Sheffield United swept all opposition aside in the six most recent Championship matches at their home ground. They won all six, adding 18 points to their account, whilst scoring 11 and conceding zero goals.

Burnley Form

In their last three matches, Burnley drew 0-0 with Derby, beat Norwich by 1-2 and beat Watford by 2-1. Burnley managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored six while also conceding three times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting stats for Sheffield United and Burnley

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Burnley. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Sheffield United vs Burnley

Kieffer Moore has three strikes in six Championship matches for Sheffield United, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Burnley. The visitors are looking to Josh Brownhill, who has provided his team with three Championship goals.

Betting markets: Sheffield United vs Burnley

Full-time result

Sheffield United won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew one and lost none. Burnley won five games, drew three and lost two in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Sheffield United are on an amazing streak of now 11 games in a row without defeat. Sheffield United are on a fantastic streak of no less than 15 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Burnley are on a great streak of 9 matches without losing.

Both teams to score

Sheffield United scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Burnley scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Sheffield United have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive home games. Sheffield United won an impressive seven of these matches without conceding a single goal. Will they manage to add another clean sheet with three points? Depending on your betting strategy, a home win to nil certainly looks worth considering for an accumulator. Both Team have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between Sheffield United and Burnley when playing at Bramall Lane.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Sheffield United, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in two of Burnley’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches. Sheffield United scored at least once in their previous 11 matches.