Burnley vs Sheffield United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2024-25

Lancashire gears up to host the South Yorkshire-based outfit.

Matchday 44 fixtures of the EFL Championship 2024-25 take us to the Turf Moor Stadium as Burnley and Sheffield United lock horns in a thrilling clash.

Burnley FC are inching closer to their ambition of qualifying for the Premier League. They are currently positioned second in the EFL Championship points table, level on points with table-toppers Leeds United.

Their hopes of making it to the top division will hinge on the result of their upcoming clash, a tightly contested encounter against Sheffield United. It will be a do-or-die match for Sheffield. Meanwhile, the Clarets will be aiming to clinch a crucial victory that could potentially see them secure the top spot in the table.

Sheffield United’s ambitions to qualify for the Premier League look rather bleak, having bottled a golden opportunity to contend for the top spot following three defeats in their last five matches.

Although they managed to secure a victory in their most recent encounter against Cardiff City, previous losses to sides like Plymouth Argyle, Millwall, and Oxford United have severely dented their momentum. They will now be aiming to bounce back with a crucial win over Burnley in the upcoming fixture.

Kick-off: 

• Location: Burnley, UK
• Stadium: Turf Moor Stadium
• Date: Monday, 21 April
• Kick-off Time: 10:00 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form: 

Burnley (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Sheffield (in all competitions): W-L-L-L-W

Players to watch :

Zian Flemming (Burnley)

Zian Flemming, the 26-year-old Dutch attacking midfielder from Amsterdam, has plied his trade with clubs like Fortuna Sittard and Millwall before being loaned out to Burnley. Despite joining on a temporary basis, he has made a significant impact, registering 32 appearances and netting nine goals for the Clarets.

Zian Flemming. You have my heart.#Millwall pic.twitter.com/hlgehdkhb3

— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) November 12, 2022

His performances have been instrumental in the Clarets’ push for direct Premier League qualification. Previously honoured with Millwall’s Player of the Season award in the 2022–23 campaign for his exemplary displays, Flemming now aims to continue his impressive form and inspire the home crowd as Burnley chase all three points in their upcoming fixture.

Hamza Choudhary (Sheffield United)

Hamza Dewan Chowdhury, the 27-year-old Bangladeshi defensive midfielder from Loughborough, has plied his trade with Leicester City before currently being loaned to Sheffield United. Over the years, he has also spent significant loan spells with clubs like Burton Albion and Watford.

Recently, he committed his international future to the Bangladesh national team. He made a memorable impact for the Bangladeshi Tigers against India in the latest AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier fixture held in Shillong. He was also part of the Leicester City side that triumphed in the 2020–21 FA Cup.

Match facts

• The Clarets won four of their last five matches.
• They are coming after a win over Watford.
• Sheffield won two of their last five matches.

Burnley vs Sheffield: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Burnley to win the match – 29/20 with bet365
• Tip 2 – Flemming to score first – 13/2 with William Hill
• Tip 3 – Burnley 2-0 Sheffield – 8/1 with PaddyPower

Injury and team news

Burnley will miss the presence of Bashir Humphreys in the upcoming game.

The visitors are set to miss Rob Holding for the next game.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 108

Burnley won – 41

Sheffield won – 45

Matches drawn – 22

Predicted lineup

Burnley predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Trafford (GK); Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires; Brownhill, Cullen; Edwards, Mejbri, Anthony; Flemming

Sheffield predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cooper (GK); Choudhary, Ahmedhodzic, Holding, Burrows; Peck, Souza; Rak-Sakyi, Brewster, Hamer; Campbell

Match prediction

Burnley are unbeaten in their last five games. They would be keen to amplify their chances for a direct qualification into the topmost division with a win in the next game.

Prediction: Burnley 2-1 Sheffield

Telecast Details

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UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

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