Sheffield United vs Swansea: who can end their poor run?
On Friday, April 3, Sheffield United host Swansea in Matchday 40 of the EFL Championship, with kick-off set for 16:00 CET. Here’s a betting angle for the clash.
Sheffield United vs Swansea: match facts and head-to-head
- Sheffield United are winless in four matches: two draws and two defeats.
- They have scored at least once in ten consecutive games.
- Sheffield United have gone four matches without a clean sheet.
- Swansea have lost their last two matches.
- They have conceded in three straight games.
- Swansea have kept clean sheets in a quarter of their matches this season, Sheffield United in 20%.
- Both teams have lost 23% of their matches without scoring.
- Swansea edged Sheffield United 1–0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Sheffield United vs Swansea: match preview
Both sides sit in mid-table, and their recent form has been far from consistent. A push for the top six looks extremely unlikely, if not impossible, given their current results.
Sheffield United are without a win in four matches, recording two defeats and two draws. In their most recent outing, they fell 2–1 to Wrexham and currently occupy 17th place in the table. After 39 matches, they have accumulated 50 points. Their gap above the relegation zone stands at 11 points, so the situation is not critical, but they still need to find greater consistency to avoid being dragged closer to danger.
Swansea sit slightly higher in the standings, currently in 14th place with 52 points from 39 matches. They are two points clear of Sheffield United and 13 points above the relegation zone. However, they come into this match on the back of two consecutive defeats, including a heavy 3–0 loss to Wrexham. Like their opponents, the Swans must return to winning ways and start picking up points more consistently to keep their position secure.
Probable line-ups
- Sheffield United: Davies; Seriki, Bindon, Tanganga, Burrows; Peck, Riedewald; Brooks, O’Hare, Hamer; Bamford
- Swansea: Vigouroux; Galbraith, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon; Franco, Stamenic; Yalcouye, Widell, Eom; Vipotnik
Prediction
An intriguing contest awaits between two evenly matched sides in need of a turnaround. Expect an open game, and backing over 2 goals looks like a strong option.
