Manchester United vs Sheffield United prediction and betting tips on April 24, 2024
One of the fixtures in the 29th round of the English Premier League will be played on Wednesday evening at Old Trafford, where Manchester United will host Sheffield United. Here's the prediction for this match from the expert team at Dailysports.
Manchester United
The Red Devils have endured another disappointing season in the Premier League, although reaching the FA Cup final provided some solace for the fans. In the semi-finals, Manchester United managed to secure a spot in the final despite conceding three goals in a 3-0 victory over Coventry, one of which came in the 90+5th minute. The fate of the qualification was decided in a penalty shootout, where Manchester United emerged victorious. Now, they face the final showdown against Manchester City, and you can imagine who the favorite will be in that match.
In the league, however, Manchester United has been unable to secure a victory in their last four matches. It started with an away draw against Brentford (1-1), followed by an away defeat to Chelsea (3-4), and a home draw against Liverpool (2-2). In the last match, Manchester United played an away game against Bournemouth and once again failed to secure maximum points, drawing 2-2. Currently, Erik ten Hag's team sits in seventh place in the league table, trailing fifth-placed Tottenham by a significant ten points.
Sheffield United
The Blades returned to the Premier League last season after finishing second in the Championship, behind Burnley. However, they have struggled to make an impact in the top flight, and it seems increasingly likely that Sheffield United will return to the Championship. Their chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League are minimal!
In their previous fixture, the Blades hosted Burnley, their fellow basement dwellers, and suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat. As a result, Sheffield United has been unable to secure a victory in nine consecutive matches, earning only three points from draws during this period. Currently, the Blades occupy the bottom spot in the league table, having amassed 16 points from 33 matches. They are 10 points adrift of safety in 17th place.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first leg, Manchester United defeated Sheffield United away with a score of 2-1.
- In the last five matches in this fixture, the "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful.
- Manchester United lost their last home match to Sheffield United in January 2021, despite previously enjoying a seven-game winning streak.
Manchester United vs Sheffield United Prediction
Bookmakers have little doubt about a Manchester United victory, offering very modest odds of 1.36 for a home win. We believe that Manchester United should seek a convincing victory in this match, but they may not be able to keep a clean sheet. Our bet is "Both Teams to Score" with odds of 1.64.