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Premier League: Manchester United vs Sheffield United – Betting preview

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

Struggling The Blades are in for a tough assignment, when going up against Manchester United on Saturday at Old Trafford. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take anything from this encounter.

Manchester United approach the next Premier League round as number 6 in the table, having claimed 47 points this season so far. With 28 games behind them, Sheffield United amassed 14 points, placing them as number 20 before their next fixture.

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Form: Manchester United vs Sheffield United

Manchester United Form

Manchester United added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Nottingham Forest by 0-1. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 3-1 defeat against Manchester City, followed up by a 2-0 win against Everton. Manchester United won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Premier League, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored 11 and conceded nine goals.

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United came away from their previous three games with just one point, as they lost 1-0 against Wolverhampton. A 0-6 defeat against Arsenal followed, before a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Sheffield United managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Premier League. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring ten time and letting in eight.

Betting stats for Manchester United and Sheffield United

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 Manchester United and Sheffield United played across all tournaments.

  • Manchester United have scored in the last 11 matches in a row
  • In the last 8 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Manchester United home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 matches Manchester United played in the Premier League, both teams scored
  • In 9 of the last 11 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Sheffield United have conceded in 36 of the last 37 away matches in the Premier League
  • Sheffield United have conceded in 31 of the last 33 matches
  • Sheffield United have conceded in 25 of the last 26 matches in the Premier League
  • Sheffield United have not won 20 of the last 22 away matches in the Premier League
  • In 7 of the last 8 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was over 3.5

Players in form: Manchester United vs Sheffield United

Rasmus Hoejlund is showing good form for Manchester United, scoring four goals in their last six matches. Jack Robinson scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Manchester United vs Sheffield United

Full-time result

Manchester United claimed all three points five times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run. Sheffield United won two of their last 10 games away, while drawing three and losing five in this series of matches. Amazingly, Sheffield United failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 matches.

Both teams to score

Manchester United scored the first goal of the game an impressive nine times out of the last ten games. Interestingly, Sheffield United scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Manchester United managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Manchester United have scored in 8 consecutive league meetings with Sheffield United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester United, who scored an average of 2.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals were scored in nine of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Sheffield United. They performed an average of 1.5 goals in these. Manchester United scored at least one goal in their last 10 matches. Sheffield United conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.

Betting prediction: Manchester United vs Sheffield United

To summarize, the upcoming Premier League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Manchester United vs Sheffield United mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Manchester United vs Sheffield United: Who wins the game?

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