Arsenal vs Sheffield United Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips

🏆 Arsenal vs Sheffield United

Arsenal have won 51 of the 118 matches they’ve played against the Blades since the two side’s first meeting on February 7th, 1903, although Sheffield United have at least prevailed in two of the last six Premier League games. However, both of these victories came at Bramall Lane, and the Blades haven’t beaten Arsenal on the road since a 1-0 Division One clash at Highbury in August 1971.

Not only is the weight of history in Arsenal’s favour, but this season’s EPL stats also highlight the magnitude of the challenge facing Sheffield United. For example, the Gunners’ expected goals value (15.9) is more than double that of the Blades (7.5), while they’ve averaged 60.0% possession in their nine games (compared to just 38.6% for their opponents). Their tally of shot-creating actions per 90 minutes is also 26.22 this season, while Sheffield United rank bottom for this metric with just 14.44.

The Blades have also been the deepest EPL team in 2023/24 in terms of their average positions, so I expect them to adopt a low and compact defensive block at the Emirates and attempt to soak up pressure before launching counterattacks. This may only be effective for so long, however, and while the Gunners may toil at times during attacking phases, I think they’ll end up winning comfortably here.

💯 Arsenal vs Sheffield United UCL Match Odds

When you compare the market leading EPL betting sites, you’ll see a huge range of match wagering markets pertaining to Arsenal v Sheffield United. But which of these are the most popular, and what ante post odds are currently available to bettors?

Arsenal vs Sheffield United: Match Winner

The Gunners are overwhelming favourites to beat their struggling EPL rivals, with an average price of 1.13 being offered by bookies. Conversely, the Blades can be backed as high as 19.00 to win, with the implied probability of an Arsenal win estimated at around 88.4%.

Team
Arsenal to Win	1.13	1.13	1.10	1.13	1.14
Sheffield United to Win	19.00	15.00	17.80	17.00	19.00
Draw	8.00	8.00	8.20	8.50	8.00

Arsenal vs Sheffield United: Both Teams To Score

While the Blades have struggled both offensively and defensively this season, they’ve actually scored in six of their nine EPL matches so far. At the same time, they’ve failed to keep a single clean sheet in the top-flight, so while the current BTTS odds imply a higher probability of both sides not scoring here, this market remains deceptively difficult to call.

Yes/No
Yes	2.15	2.20	2.41	2.25	2.15
No	1.62	1.65	1.48	1.70	1.65

Arsenal vs Sheffield United: Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Aside from their 8-0 mauling at the hands of Newcastle on September 24th, the Blades have only conceded more than two goals in a game on one other occasion. So, although Sheffield United’s 10 matches in 2023/24 have yielded 31 goals at a rate of 3.10 per game, this falls to just 2.30 when you remove the Newcastle result. As for the Gunners, their 13 contests in all competitions have produced 36 goals at 2.76 per game, so this market is delicately poised when betting around the 2.5 goals line.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.33	1.38	1.35	1.36	1.36
Under 2.5 Goals	2.90	2.90	2.85	2.90	3.00

1️⃣ Arsenal Update

Arsenal have only lost one of their 13 matches so far this season, with this coming in the UCL in the form of a 2-1 defeat in Lens. They’ve already won the Community Shield too, while the team hasn’t been beaten in the Premier League since a 1-0 reversal at Nottingham Forest on May 20th. So, they’ll kick off in North London in exceptional form, despite being yet to achieve the same attacking fluency and potency that they showcased for much of the 2022/23 campaign. However, they’ll need to improve on their performance last time out against Chelsea, where it was only two late goals that salvaged a point following a passive display.

Both William Saliba and Bukayo Saka appear to have recovered from minor toe and thigh injuries respectively, with the latter setting up Leandro Trossard’s equaliser at Stamford Bridge. However, Dutch defender Jurrien Timber remains a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament tear.

2️⃣ Sheffield United Update

Incredibly, Sheffield United have mirrored the start to their disastrous 2020/21 EPL campaign, which ultimately saw them go winless for 17 top-flight games and finish bottom with just 23 points from 38 matches. No team has ever escaped relegation after taking just a single point from the first nine Premier League games, so the Blades need to start winning quickly if they’re to have any chance of bucking this trend. Their lack of progressive carries is also both marked and alarming from a performance perspective, with their tally of just 69 a staggering 59 lower than their nearest rivals (Crystal Palace) and indicative of a team that struggles to break into the attacking third.

Sheffield United remain without 35-year-old defender Chris Basham, who suffered a serious foot and ankle injury in the recent EPL clash against Fulham. Fellow centre back John Egan is also likely to miss out with a foot complaint.

👕 Arsenal v Sheffield United - Potential Lineups

✒️ Lewis Humphries – Expert Tipster

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