Sheffield Utd vs Burnley: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 2nd November 2019

England Premier League
Saturday 2nd November 2019
Kick off at 3pm GMT
Venue: Bramall Lane

Match Preview:

Sheffield United have impressed lately with a win over Arsenal and a draw at West Ham and come into this game in 8^th place with 13 points.

The Blades have gone their last 3 games unbeaten with one loss in a month. Their worries though seem to be at home. The recent 1-0 win over Arsenal ended a 3 game losing streak and the club have collected more points away than at home. They would be 17^th in the league based on home form. They could break into the top six with a win here.

Burnley are in 13^th and despite some good form in the early part of October come here after losing back to back games. Those defeats have come against Leicester and Chelsea where they have conceded 6 goals in their last two games.

Sean Dyche’s team are really struggling on the road where they are yet to win a game. They have gained 3 points from a possible 15 and their last away game ended in a 2-1 loss to Leicester.

This really is a battle of two teams who don't possess the most technically gifted players or play the most stylish football, however both possess a gritty determination and mental toughness that makes both teams very difficult to beat. Therefore is this game destined for a draw or will one be able to find a way to edge out the other?

Team News:

Sheffield United: The Blades come into this game with no new injury concerns

Burnley: Phillip Bardsley has a back injury and is a slight doubt for this game. Daniel Drinkwater has a lack of match fitness, Chris Wood will have a late test on his hamstring injury

Sheffield Utd vs Burnley Head to Head:

The teams have not played at this ground since 2010 when the game finished 3-3.

There have been 12 goals in the last 2 meetings.

Sheffield United have not beaten Burnley when at home since 2005.

There is a 70% chance to see over 2.5 goals.

Sheffield Utd vs Burnley Prediction:

We think this game is headed for a draw, and because of that we will back Burnley on the double chance which will cover our selection. Sheffield United come into this game with the better confidence but what we have seen from the club is that they can raise their game against the better sides but still be able to struggle against teams around them. The club are better placed than Burnley so far this season, although by only 1 point, but their home form has not been good, and they can’t be fully trusted at this point in the season to get all three points from games like this.

Sheffield Utd vs Burnley Betting Tips:

Double Chance: Burnley to win or draw at 1.62

Red Card to be shown in the game at 5.00