Sheffield Utd vs Luton prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2023-12-25 15:00.
[p]Despite having their starting lineup anonymously leaked on social media in the build-up to the match, Sheffield United became the first Premier League (PL) team to take points home from Villa Park since February 18th as the relegation-fighting side unexpectedly halted Aston Villa‘s record-breaking 15-game winning streak at home with a 1-1 draw. The Blades were just minutes away from a sensational victory despite only attempting their first shot of the match in the 78th minute![/p]
[p]The re-appointment of manager Chris Wilder seems to have been a wise move for the Blades, who have earned four points in their four PL games during his tenure (W1, D1, L2), just one fewer than they managed in their first 14 league matches. They’ll be eager to build on that form at home where they’ve won two of their last four PL outings, which accounts for all of their league wins this term.[/p]
[p]The Kenilworth Road faithful were given something to cheer about last Saturday as Luton Town lived up to their pledge of making it “a special day” for convalescing captain Tom Lockyer by beating Newcastle United 1-0. Luton remained in 18th place, but more importantly moved to within only two points of safety, while they also crucially have a game in hand on most of the sides in and around them.[/p]
[p]Luton’s last away match was abandoned at Bournemouth following the cardiac arrest suffered by Lockyer, whilst their previous three such matches ended in a defeat. In fact, the no-result means the visitors have lost seven of their nine completed competitive away outings this term, thanks in part to conceding the first goal in eight of them. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Sheffield United will hope for another goal from Cameron Archer as they remain unbeaten across his three goalscoring PL matches this term (W1, D2), with two of his strikes arriving beyond the 70th minute. Luton’s Elijah Adebayo scored prior to the 50th minute in three of his last four outings, including the abandoned match in Bournemouth. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Sheffield United are the only PL side yet to score in the opening 30 minutes (GA 10).[/p]