Premier League: Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League round 36 match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

The Blades and Nottingham Forest are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Saturday at Bramall Lane, with much riding on the outcome in this Premier League battle.

Sitting bottom of the table, Sheffield United have claimed 16 points after 35 rounds, while Nottingham Forest have amassed 26 points. This places the latter as number 17 in the Premier League at the moment.

Team form: Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-4 by Burnley, before Manchester United ran out 4-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Newcastle, who came out 5-1 winners. Sheffield United did not win any of their last six Premier League matches at the Bramall Lane. They came through these matches with a record of two draws and four defeats, in which they conceded 25 and scored six goals.

Nottingham Forest Form

In their previous three games, Nottingham Forest drew 2-2 with Wolverhampton, then lost 2-0 against Everton and 0-2 against Manchester City. Nottingham Forest didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Premier League matches, but managed two draws, while suffering four defeats. They conceded 12 and scored five goals themselves.

Betting stats for Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest. 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 Nottingham Forest

It’s been a great season for Chris Wood so far with 12 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target three times in his last six games, and no doubt Nottingham Forest want him to continue this productive spell against Sheffield Unitedthis coming Saturday.

Betting markets: Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest

Full-time result

Sheffield United won just one of their last 10 games at home, while drawing three. They lost six at Bramall Lane in this run of matches. Nottingham Forest won two of their last 10 away games, whilst drawing three and losing five. Sheffield United lost their last 4 matches. Somehow Nottingham Forest failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 10 matches. Nottingham Forest have not lost to Sheffield United in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Sheffield United scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Curiously, Nottingham Forest only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Sheffield United managed to keep a clean sheet in zero of the last 10 games, Nottingham Forest kept their opponent from scoring in zero of their last 10 matches. Sheffield United have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Nottingham Forest.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Sheffield United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Nottingham Forest, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches. There have been over 4.5 goals in 3 consecutive Sheffield United’s games. Nottingham Forest conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.

Betting prediction: Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest

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 Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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