Sheffield Utd vs Luton prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-03-10 15:00.
A midweek 1-0 win over Reading helped restore some comfort to Sheffield Unitedâs position within the Championshipâs automatic promotion places, as their cushion to the chasing pack was extended to seven points ahead of this round. Manager Paul Heckingbottom praised his side for playing with âfireâ in their victory over the Royals, and heâll be looking to keep it burning to protect the Bladesâ unbeaten H2H record against Luton since the turn of the century (W2, D3).
Theyâve also won three straight meetings between the sides on home soil, so a return to Bramall Lane will be welcome as Sheffield United have lost just once there in all competitions since November (W9). The Blades are looking for a third consecutive 1-0 win on their own turf, and a fast start may be key to securing just that as theyâve netted first in all but one of their 11 home league victories this season.
Luton are sure to be a tough test when they journey north though, as only runaway league leaders Burnley have won more points on the road than the Hattersâ 31. Rob Edwardsâ men are unbeaten on their Championship travels in 2023 (W3, D2), with their solid form fuelling hopes of back-to-back finishes inside the play-off positions.
The Hatters warmed up for their trip to Bramall Lane with a 1-0 victory over Swansea that Edwards described as a âbig, big winâ. Though heâll likely ask for some added ruthlessness here after expressing disappointment that his side werenât further ahead by half-time in that contest, something that potentially forms part of a bigger concern, with Luton matches averaging just 2.2 goals per game this term – higher than just three other sides in the division.
Players to watch: Sheffield United forward Iliman Ndiaye netted the winner against Reading, and each of his last six goals have been openers for his side. Luton can rely on Carlton Morris who has directly contributed to 19 Championship goals this term (G14, A5) – only Viktor Gyökeres and Chuba Akpom have more direct involvements.
Hot stat: Sheffield United are the only side yet to concede between the 76th minute and full-time in Championship home games this season.