Sheffield Utd vs Aston Villa prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-02-02 17:30.
[p]Two “£50 million players” were the difference between Sheffield United and Crystal Palace on Tuesday night according to Blades boss Chris Wilder, who saw his side squander the lead twice en route to a 3-2 loss in the capital. Yet another defeat, their 16th of the Premier League season, kept the Yorkshire outfit rooted to the foot of the table and nine points adrift of safety.[/p]
[p]That loss also saw new goalkeeper Ivo Grbić forced off with a head injury, adding to the mountain of problems on Wilder. He’ll be grateful to be back at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United have earned 80% (eight) of their Premier League points this term, while they’ve also won each of the last three H2Hs against upcoming opponents Aston Villa at this ground.[/p]
[p]It was in December’s reverse fixture (D 1-1) that Villa’s unlikely title bid began to unravel, and it’s shown no real signs of reforming since. Unai Emery’s men have won only one of their last five league matches (D2, L2), and suffered a first home Premier League defeat since last February on Tuesday when they were romped 3-1 by Newcastle.[/p]
[p]The demise of their title tilt can be partially be attributed to mediocre away form, with Emery’s men having won just four of their 11 league trips this term (D3, L4), conceding 19 of their 30 goals on the road too. Another alarming trend is Villa’s vulnerability after the restart, as they’ve conceded a league-high 11 times between half-time and the hour mark.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Ben Brereton DĂaz was forced off injured at half-time in midweek, paving the way for Cameron Archer to return to face his old club after scoring in the reverse fixture – his two other Blades goals came at Bramall Lane. Villa winger Leon Bailey was a bright spark in defeat on Tuesday, and he could strike early as his last four goals have been his side’s first on the day.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Just one of the last five H2Hs have seen both teams on the scoresheet.[/p]