Burnley vs Sheffield United Predictions, Tips and Odds

Burnley v Sheffield United: Premier League Match Preview

Match Predictions

The upcoming Premier League match between Burnley and Sheffield United is anticipated to be a thrilling encounter considering their past performances. Burnley has had a tough run recently with a 0-2 loss against Crystal Palace followed by a narrow 1-2 defeat against West Ham United. However, their historic stats show a win probability of 33%, according to the market odds of 4.

On the other hand, Sheffield United have also been struggling, with a sharp 5-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal, and a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion. Their odds stand at 2, translating to a 17% chance of victory. Despite their uphill battle, Sheffield cannot be completely written off.

Head-to-head comparison

Looking back at previous encounters, Burnley has had the upper hand with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Their last encounter ended in a 1-0 victory for Burnley. Nevertheless, football is unpredictable, and Sheffield United might pull a surprise win.

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Predictions & Tips

Looking at the League's averages, the chances for the goals scored in this match are as follows: Over 2.5 is 69%, Over 1.5 is 93%, and Both Teams To Score (BTTS) is at 62%. The average goals per match in the league is 3.37

Burnley v Sheffield United Past H2H Results & Fixtures

Here are the past five fixtures between these two:

• 2023-04-10: Burnley 1 - 0 Sheffield United
• 2022-11-05: Sheffield United 1 - 2 Burnley
• 2021-05-23: Sheffield United 1 - 0 Burnley
• 2020-12-29: Burnley 1 - 0 Sheffield United
• 2020-09-17: Burnley 1 - 1 Sheffield United

Verdict

Based on the current form and head-to-head comparison, Burnley seem to have the edge over Sheffield United. Despite their recent losses, they have historically performed better against Sheffield United. Therefore, a bet on Burnley winning the match could be the safer option. However, football is a game of uncertainties and Sheffield United's eagerness to turn their form around could lead to them pulling off an upset.

As the match is expected to be high-scoring, considering the league averages, betting on Over 2.5 goals could turn out to be a profitable option. Another reasonable bet would be on Both Teams To Score (BTTS) considering the offensive abilities of both teams.