Sheffield Utd vs Brighton prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-02-17 14:00.
[p]Although all signs still point towards likely relegation from the Premier League for Sheffield United this season, the Blades enjoyed one of their best results last weekend as they defeated Luton 3-1 at Kenilworth Road. At a venue that has seen some of the competition’s biggest sides struggle to take positive results, Chris Wilder’s outfit finally put together the perfect display with their manager adding afterwards that the win had “been a long time coming”.[/p]
[p]Despite their victory, Sheffield United still begin this matchday seven points adrift of the safety line, and with just three wins to their name all season, another long afternoon could be in store at Bramall Lane against Brighton this weekend. That’s because after their 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa in their last South Yorkshire outing, the Blades have now conceded more home Premier League goals than any other side (31), with only West Brom in 2020/21 shipping more across their first 12 home matches in a season (32). [/p]
[p]On top of that, Brighton visited this venue in the FA Cup fourth round just a few weeks ago and scored five themselves, running out 5-2 winners as they outclassed the Yorkshire side. That said, the Seagulls are winless across all five of their prior H2H Premier League meetings (D3, L2) – only facing Fulham more often without ever winning in the competition – whilst they’ve only won one of their last five Premier League outings overall (D2, L2).[/p]
[p]Roberto De Zerbi’s side have particularly struggled on the road, winning just one of their last ten away league outings (D3, L6) which leaves them vulnerable here. Three of their last five such games have seen them fail to score, whilst their last away Premier League match against a newly-promoted opponent saw them lose 4-0 on the road to Luton! [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Sheffield United’s Cameron Archer struck at the weekend to take his tally to four Premier League goals this term, with his last three all acting as match openers. Looking to upstage him will be Brighton’s Pascal Groß, who has recorded 12 goal contributions in the league this term (G4, A8), and has four assists across his last six competitive outings. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Only Chelsea (75) have received more yellow cards in the Premier League this season than Sheffield United (71). [/p]