Sheffield United vs Burnley prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 26, 2024
One of the matches in the 23rd round of the Championship will be played on Thursday at Bramall Lane, where Sheffield United will host Burnley. Here's a betting suggestion on the outcome of this match.
Match preview
The "Blades" are confidently moving towards their ultimate goal – a return to the Premier League. Sheffield United continues to lead the Championship table with 48 points from 22 matches. Their nearest rival, Leeds United, is just three points behind, promising an intense battle for the top spot until the very end of the season.
In the last round, Sheffield United secured an important away win over Cardiff City with a 2-0 scoreline. This victory extended their unbeaten streak to 11 matches, with 9 wins in that period. The stability of the Blades is impressive, and they seem ready to fight for an automatic promotion to the top tier.
Burnley, currently in third place, is also in the fight for direct promotion. The Clarets have 44 points after 22 matches, with 12 wins and only two losses. However, the gap to the leaders, Sheffield and Leeds, is minimal, and they can easily move to the top spot.
In the last round, Burnley hosted Watford and secured another 2-1 victory. This win was their second in a row and third in the last five matches. Overall, the Clarets are unbeaten in their last nine matches, with six wins during this stretch.
Probable lineups
- Sheffield United: Cooper, Burrows, Ahmedhodzic, Souttar, Gilchrist, Hamer, Peck, Viní Souza, Rak-Saki, O'Hare, Moore
- Burnley: Trafford, Pires, Estève, Igham-Riley, Brownhill, Cullen, Antoni, Lorent, Koleosho, Rodriguez
Match facts and head-to-head encounters
- Last season, Burnley won both encounters with a big score – 4-1 away and 5-0 at home
- Burnley has a three-match winning streak against this opponent
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet came in three times out of the last five encounters
Prediction
Bookmakers give the hosts a slight advantage, with Sheffield United's win priced at odds of around 2.45. We believe that Sheffield United will at least avoid defeat, and our suggested bet is "Sheffield United to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.70.
