Ace Football previews the Championship game between Sheffield United and Swansea who meet up this coming Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Sheffield United are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 8 of the Championship on Wednesday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Swansea, whom they welcome on home soil at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United are number 6 in the table on 13 points after seven matches. Swansea rank as number 9 with 11 points after seven matches played.
Form: Sheffield United vs Swansea
Sheffield United Form
Sheffield United look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last 3 matches saw them get two wins and a draw. They ran out 0-2 and 1-0 against Hull and Derby respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Portsmouth as the game finished level. The exact score was 0-0. Sheffield United showed little mercy in their past six matches at the Bramall Lane, of which they won five and drew once. Going undefeated, they hit the target 11 times, while letting in three themselves.
Swansea Form
Swansea look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining two victories and a draw. They ran out 1-0 and 1-2 winners against Norwich and Coventry, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Bristol City, as the match resulted in a 1-1 draw. Swansea won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats for Sheffield United and Swansea
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Sheffield United and Swansea played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Sheffield United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 6 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 18 of the last 20 Swansea matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Swansea matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Swansea away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Swansea away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Swansea matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
Players on top: Sheffield United vs Swansea
Liam Cullen shows decent form right now for Swansea, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Championship. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Sheffield United, who are strong favourites this coming Wednesday. Siding with Gustavo Hamer also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Championship matches.
Betting markets: Sheffield United vs Swansea
Full-time result
Sheffield United won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing four as well. Swansea won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost five in this run. Sheffield United are on a fine streak of 8 matches without defeat. Sheffield United are on a fine streak of 8 matches without defeat at home. Sheffield United have beaten Swansea in 3 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Sheffield United scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Swansea scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Sheffield United have not conceded a goal in 4 consecutive games. Sheffield United managed to open the scoreline in no less than five of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Swansea performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in seven of their last 10 games. Sheffield United have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Swansea.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in two of Sheffield United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Swansea, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches. Sheffield United didn’t concede a goal in their last 4 matches.
Suggested bet: Sheffield United vs Swansea
To sum up, the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Swansea seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Championship game.
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