Ace Football previews the Championship round 24 match between Sheffield United and West Bromwich and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Sheffield United enjoy home advantage, when visitors West Bromwich swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the Championship. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
The Blades are chasing the first place in the Championship after collecting 48 points from their initial 23 encounters. West Bromwich trail them on 35 points after 23 rounds, sitting as number 8 in the table.
Form: Sheffield United vs West Bromwich
Sheffield United Form
In their last three matches, Sheffield United beat Plymouth by 2-0 and Cardiff by 0-2, before losing against Burnley by 0-2. Sheffield United showed little mercy in their past six matches at Bramall Lane, of which they won five, drew none and lost once. They hit the target nine times, while letting in two themselves.
West Bromwich Form
In their previous three outings, West Bromwich lost 2-1 against Watford, beat Bristol City 2-0 and lost 2-1 against Derby. West Bromwich only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Championship. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by seven goals to six.
Betting facts for Sheffield United and West Bromwich
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Sheffield United and West Bromwich. 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 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 18 of the last 20 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Sheffield United have won 8 of the last 9 home matches and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Sheffield United have won 8 of the last 9 home matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Sheffield United have won 8 of the last 9 home matches in the Championship and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 West Bromwich matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 West Bromwich matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 West Bromwich away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 West Bromwich away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 West Bromwich away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Sheffield United vs West Bromwich
Karlan Grant shows decent form right now for West Bromwich, 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 Sunday. Siding with Kieffer Moore also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Championship matches.
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Full-time result
Sheffield United won nine of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing one times. West Bromwich won two of their last 10 games away from home, with five draws and three defeats as well. Sheffield United have not lost to West Bromwich in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Sheffield United scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. West Bromwich got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Sheffield United were able to win six of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Sheffield United have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with West Bromwich.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Sheffield United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of West Bromwich’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.