Sheffield Utd vs Tottenham prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-05-18 15:00.
[p]With their relegation to the Championship confirmed last month, Sheffield United will look to bow out on a positive note and upset Tottenham Hotspur at Bramall Lane. While some unwanted Premier League records have already been avoided, such as exceeding Derby County’s record-low points tally of 11 from 2007/08, the Blades’ defence could still sink into unprecedented territory.[/p]
[p]Should they let in at least two goals, which they have done in 78% of their Premier League fixtures this season, Chris Wilder’s team will become the first in English top-flight history to concede at least 103 goals in a 38-game campaign. Even in the depths of one of the worst Premier League seasons in history however, the South Yorkshiremen could be inspired by a tremendous record of one loss from their last nine home H2H encounters in all competitions (W5, D3).[/p]
[p]A dramatic late-season collapse, in which they failed to win each of their last six games against current top-half opposition (D1, L5), has seen Tottenham fall from top spot in November to now being out of contention for a UEFA Champions League return. Chelsea’s midweek victory served to put a little pressure on them here too, as it means that the north Londoners need at least a draw to make sure of a UEFA Europa League spot without other results coming into play.[/p]
[p]Manager Ange Postecoglou has always considered Tottenham to be a long-term project, but made some concerning comments following a 2-0 midweek loss to Manchester City when describing the “foundations” of the team as “fairly fragile”, before promising to make sweeping changes over the summer. At least a sound record of W11, L3 as pre-match favourites this league season suggests that this game could provide some welcome respite, as did a meeting with another relegation-bound club (Burnley W 2-1) last weekend.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: After converting a penalty earlier this month, Ben Brereton DĂaz has now scored Sheffield United’s opener in three Premier League home games since his January arrival. Dejan Kulusevski produced a dramatic 100th-minute winner in the reverse H2H and has also netted on three away outings this league season.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: 82% (28/34) of Premier League matches involving either club this calendar year have produced over 2.5 total goals.[/p]