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Premier League: Sheffield United vs Newcastle United – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Premier League round 6 game between Sheffield United and Newcastle United and offer team stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.

Newcastle United have a favorable opportunity to secure three points in the upcoming round 6 match against Sheffield United, which they will be playing at Bramall Lane this coming Sunday. Bookmakers are showing confidence in their chances of an away victory. In terms of the Premier League standings, there is a five-point difference and a five-place gap between the two teams.

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Team form: Sheffield United vs Newcastle United

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United’s performance in their last three matches has been mediocre at best. They first lost on penalties to Lincoln City after a 0-0 draw. This was followed by another draw of 2-2 against Everton and then a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham. In their previous six home matches in the Premier League, Sheffield United managed to win two, drew one, and lost three, scoring five goals and conceding seven.

Newcastle United Form

Newcastle United have had mixed results in their last three matches. They suffered a 3-1 defeat against Brighton, but then bounced back with a 1-0 victory against Brentford. In their most recent match, they played to a goalless draw against AC Milan. In the Premier League, Newcastle United have only managed one win in their last six away games. They have also drawn two matches and lost three, conceding a total of 11 goals while scoring eight.

Betting facts for Sheffield United and Newcastle 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 Sheffield United and Newcastle United played across all tournaments.

  • Sheffield United have conceded in the last 10 matches in a row
  • In the last 5 matches in a row Sheffield United played, both teams scored
  • Sheffield United have not won 10 of the last 11 matches
  • In 7 of the last 8 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Sheffield United have lost 8 of the last 10 matches
  • Newcastle have conceded in the last 16 away matches in a row
  • In 11 of the last 13 away matches Newcastle played, both teams scored
  • Newcastle have scored in 14 of the last 16 matches
  • Newcastle have scored in 11 of the last 13 away matches
  • Newcastle have not lost 7 of the last 9 away matches

Players under the radar: Sheffield United vs Newcastle United

Gustavo Hamer has been in fine form, scoring twice in Sheffield United’s last four Premier League matches, and the team wouldn’t mind him finding the back of the net again on Sunday. Punters will also have their eyes on Callum Wilson, who has managed to score three goals in his last five Premier League games for Newcastle United, hoping he can extend his scoring streak.

Betting markets: Sheffield United vs Newcastle United

Full-time result

Bramall Lane has seen Sheffield United secure victory in four of their last 10 matches there, with two draws and four losses during this period. On the other hand, Newcastle United’s recent away record shows four wins, four draws, and two defeats in their last 10 away games.

Both teams to score

Both teams have scored in the last four Sheffield United games in the Premier League. Sheffield United scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Newcastle United scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games, winning three times to nil.

Total goals

Sheffield United performed an average of 0.8 goals a game in their previous ten matches in which over 2.5 goals came out six times. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Newcastle United’s previous ten matches. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches.

Betting prediction: Sheffield United vs Newcastle United

To sum up, the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Premier League game.

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