Manchester Utd vs Sheffield United Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips

🏆 Manchester Utd vs Sheffield United EPL Prediction

Although Man United dominated possession in the reverse fixture at Bramall Lane on October 21st, they remained typically open in defensive transition and only prevailed thanks to a late screamer from Diogo Dalot. United’s 62.5% share of the ball only yielded an xG of 1.46 too, while Sheffield almost matched this during the 90 minutes (1.41).

This encounter highlighted the Red Devils’ issues both in and out of transition. They’ve only won 47.6% of their tackles this season, so although they’ve attempted 89 in the final third, they’re struggling to recover the ball high and often leave themselves open to the counterattack. The team has only created 65 big chances in the 2023/24 EPL too, with Bruno Fernandes contributing 14 of these.

However, the Blades are also struggling in all areas of the pitch and have conceded a staggering 88 goals in just 33 games so far this season. They also average just 35.5% possession per 90 minutes (the lowest such percentage in the league), with this yielding 495 shot-creating actions and a paltry xG of 34.62.

Of course, the Blades will retain a heightened goal threat given Man United’s defensive injury crisis, and I expect them to score at Old Trafford. Still, ten Hag’s men should dominate large periods of the match in front of their own fans and will have a little too much individual quality for their beleaguered opponents.

💯 Manchester Utd vs Sheffield United EPL Match Odds

When you wager with one of Ireland’s best betting sites, you’ll be able to access a huge selection of markets. These include popular staples like the match winner, BTTS and the over/under on how many goals will be scored during the game. So, let’s take a closer look at these markets and how they’re being priced.

🏅 Manchester Utd vs Sheffield United: Match Winner

Despite their own failings and defensive absentees, Man United are the overwhelming favourites to defeat the Blades at Old Trafford. You can back ten Hag’s men to win at around 1.29, implying a 77.51% probability of a home win. As for Sheffield United, you can bet on them to triumph at odds of 8.00, so they have just a 12.5% chance of recording their second away win of the EPL campaign.

Team
Man United to Win	1.29	1.30	1.30	1.25	1.30
Sheffield United to Win	8.00	8.00	8.05	9.00	7.50
Draw	5.50	6.00	5.90	6.00	5.80

⚽ Manchester Utd vs Sheffield United: Both Teams To Score

Both teams have scored in eight of Man United’s 15 home matches in this season’s Premier League (53%). The Red Devils have kept four clean sheets at Old Trafford and failed to score on three separate occasions. The Blades have drawn seven blanks on the road and failed to keep a single clean sheet so far, with both teams finding the net in nine of their 16 top-flight away matches (56%).

Yes/No
Yes	1.62	1.65	1.60	1.60	1.62
No	2.10	2.20	2.24	2.20	2.20

🥅 Manchester Utd vs Sheffield United: Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Man United’s 15 home matches have also yielded a total of 45 goals, at a rate of exactly 3.00 per game. However, they’ve only scored 23 of these and have positive goal difference of just +1. However, the 16 away matches contested by Sheffield United have produced 50 goals at a rate of 3.12 per 90 minutes. Chris Wilder’s side have conceded 37 of these goals at a rate of 2.31 per 90.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.33	1.38	1.33	1.36	1.36
Under 2.5 Goals	3.00	3.00	3.07	3.10	3.00

1️⃣ Man United Update

In the Premier League, Man United have now won just one of their previous seven matches, conceding an incredible 174 attempts on goal during this sequence (at a rate of 24.8 per 90 minutes). This tally is even higher than Sheffield United’s, with the Red Devils’ defensive absentees and lack of midfield structure making them incredibly vulnerable both home and away. Over the course of the last 10 EPL game weeks, however, Man United have still taken 15 points from the 30 available to them, seven of which have been picked up in four Old Trafford outings.

Marcus Rashford (fitness) and Scott McTominay (knee) picked up knocks against Coventry and will face late fitness tests this week. Mason Mount has picked up a muscle injury and faces another spell on the sidelines at Old Trafford too, with the former Chelsea man currently being assessed. The match against the Blades will also come too soon for Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane (both muscle injuries), while Willy Kambwala (knock) and Sofyan Amrabat are doubts too. Centre-backs Lisandro Martinez (calf) and Victor Lindelof (thigh) have been ruled out until May, leaving Harry Maguire as United’s only fit senior pro in this position. Luke Shaw (thigh) and Anthony Martial (groin) are weeks away from a return too, and Tyrell Malacia probably won’t play again this season.

2️⃣ Sheffield United Update

Sheffield United are now 10 points from Premier League safety after a demoralising 4-1 home defeat to relegation rivals Burnley, with just five matches to play too. The Blades’ are also winless in nine EPL matches and have taken just six points from the previous 30 available to them, while conceding 29 goals during this sequence alone at a rate of 2.90 per game. Only Swindon Town (100), Ipswich Town (93) and Derby County (89) have conceded more goals in a single Premier League campaign than the Blades have this term, so an unwanted piece of history could well await Chris Wilder’s men at the end of the season.

Rhian Brewster has returned to training after recovering from a thigh injury and could be available for the trip to Old Trafford. However, the match may come too soon for Jack Robinson (ankle injury), while Tom Davies (thigh), George Baldock (calf), Daniel Jebbison (illness) and John Egan (foot) will definitely miss out. Three Blades’ players have also been ruled out for the season, namely Chris Basham (ankle), Rhys Norrington-Davies (thigh) and Max Lowe (foot).

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✒️ Lewis Humphries – Expert Tipster

Lewis Humphries is an experienced football writer and tipster from the UK. He writes regularly about the Champions League, Premier League, Serie A and other competitions, regularly delivering expert match predictions and betting insights. He also successfully predicted the winner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, while accurately forecasting the outcome of several group stage and knockout games.