Sheffield Utd vs Chelsea prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-04-06 16:30.
[p]Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder called on his team to “keep fighting” in the wake of their 3-1 defeat away to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Thursday night. Those three strikes for the hosts at Anfield took the Blades goals against tally to 80 for the league season, making them the first side to concede that many after 30 games in the top-flight since Ipswich Town in 1963/64. Now, with ten points between them and safety, and just eight games remaining, it’s easy to see why heads are starting to drop.[/p]
[p]They won’t be boosted by the arrival of Chelsea either, as they’re a side who have enjoyed great success against Sheffield United of late. In fact, the two meet with the league strugglers having won just one of the last nine competitive H2Hs between the two (D1, L7), and with the Blues netting 2+ goals in eight of those matches, don’t expect United’s poor defensive record to improve on the back of this one. [/p]
[p]That rings especially true when you take into account Chelsea’s remarkable showing in midweek against Manchester United where they surrendered a two-goal lead to trail 3-2, before netting twice in second-half stoppage time to seal a remarkable win. That result moved them to within five points of sixth-placed United pre-round with a game in hand, keeping alive their faint European hopes. [/p]
[p]Although it’s been an inconsistent first season under Mauricio Pochettino for Chelsea, they are now unbeaten in six league matches (W3, D3) – their longest undefeated Premier League streak this season. The Blues have also rarely struggled against the league’s promoted sides and could go undefeated against all three this season home and away should they secure a positive result here (W4, D1). [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Oli McBurnie has been involved in seven goals in his last seven home Premier League appearances for Sheffield United (G5, A2). Scorer of a hat-trick in midweek, Cole Palmer has been involved in 11 goals in his last 11 away Premier League appearances for Chelsea (G5, A6). [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Although he’s not managed at Bramall Lane previously, Mauricio Pochettino has a 100%-win ratio in Yorkshire (three wins vs Hull, two wins vs Huddersfield – GF16, GA2).[/p]