Sheffield United vs Burnley Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Only four points separate the two sides.

Sheffield United will host Burnley on Matchday 23 of the EFL Championship in an unmissable encounter. Both teams are in great form and are currently sitting in first and third place respectively. The hosts have accumulated 48 points from their opening 22 matches.

The Blades have been very solid defensively and have only concerned 11 goals so far this season. With 15 wins, five draws, and two losses; Sheffield United have earned their status as the current best team in the second division of English football.

Boxing Day football at the Lane 🥊#SHUBUR | #SUFC pic.twitter.com/SDcttDox6w

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) December 23, 2024

Burnley on the other hand are sitting in the third spot in the EFL Championship. They have 12 wins, eight draws, and two losses to their name resulting in them putting 44 points on the points table. They are one of the firm favourites to secure promotion after being relegated under the tutelage of Vincent Kompany last season.

Every Football fan was waiting for them to lock horns as it would promise entertainment, excitement, and most importantly, good football.

KickOff:

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM IST

Venue: Bramall Lane

Form:

Sheffield United (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W

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

Players to watch out for:

Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United)

The Welsh International will be high on confidence as he is coming into this game after scoring a brace against Cardiff. He has scored three goals in his last two games and is in great form right now. His positioning helps him find spaces in the box and he is also an aerial threat.

Josh Brownhill (Burnley)

The Englishman is Burnley’s highest goalscorer in the EFL Championship 2024/25. He is outperforming his xG (Expected Goals) by more than four which perfectly reflects his effectiveness in the final third. Manager Scott Parker will be hoping that the 28-year-old will replicate the same form throughout the season.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 4-1 win for Burnley.
• Sheffield United won 2-0 against Cardiff in their last game.
• Burnley won 2-1 against Watford in their last game.

Sheffield United vs Burnley: Betting tips and odds:

• Tip 1: Sheffield United to win – 2.32 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.99 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2 – 1.82 by Pinnacle

Injury and Team news:

Oliver Arblaster is the only player missing for the home side. He is still recovering from a cruciate ligament tear and is expected to return next year.

Chris Wilder has confirmed Anel and Vini are set to return on Boxing Day 👊 pic.twitter.com/dNNshUyn5v

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) December 24, 2024

Burnley on the other hand will be without the likes of Jordan Beyer, Aaron Ramsey, Hannes Delcroix, Mike Trésor, and Benson Manuel.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 22

Sheffield United won: 8

Burnley won: 9

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineup:

Sheffield United (4-2-3-1)

Cooper(GK); Gilchrist, Souttar, Robinson, Burrows; Davies, Peck; Rak-Sakyi, O’hare, Hamer; Moore

Burnley (4-2-3-1)

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

Match Prediction:

It’s never easy to predict a clash of this magnitude. Both teams are very strong and their match will be decided by very fine margins. Our Match Prediction for this one is –

Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Burnley

Telecast details for Sheffield United vs Burnley:

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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