Sheffield United vs Burnley Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more 20/04/2024

Here is our prediction for the upcoming Premier League match between Sheffield United and Burnley on Saturday, April 20th 2024.

 
8:00am on Friday 19th April 2024
By
Jake Skudder

As Sheffield United prepares to host Burnley at Bramall Lane on April 20th, this Premier League encounter is shaping up to be a crucial battle for both teams.

Here's a detailed analysis of the upcoming match, considering the teams' current form, team news, key players, and a prediction for the scoreline.

Current Form

Sheffield United's Current Form

Sheffield United's recent form has been concerning, with significant struggles in defensive stability.

The team has conceded two or more goals in 9 of their last 10 home matches, indicating a vulnerability that Burnley could exploit.

Burnley's Current Form

Burnley, on the other hand, has been relatively better but not without their own challenges.

They have conceded two or more goals in 21 of their last 33 matches this season.

However, their recent draw against Brighton showcased some resilience, with a solid one-all score.

Team News

Sheffield United Team News

Injuries have taken a toll on Sheffield United, with several key players like Jack Robinson and Rhian Brewster facing doubts about their availability for the upcoming match.

The team will need to make significant adjustments if they want to get anything from this game.

Burnley Team News

Burnley also faces injury concerns, with players like Aaron Ramsey sidelined with an ACL injury.

The team will need to adjust strategically to compensate for these gaps.

Key Players

Sheffield United's Key Players

Oliver McBurnie and Ben Brereton Diaz will be crucial for Sheffield United.

Their ability to find the back of the net will be vital for Sheffield's chances to secure a home win.

27 yrs - ST (C) - Sheffield Utd
74 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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1115
Played matches
19
6
3
Shots P90
2.17
Shots On target P90
1.12
Successful passing %
60%
Final third passes P90
14.43

Burnley's Key Players

For Burnley, David Datro Fofana and Jacob Bruun Larsen will be key. Their offensive skills will be essential in breaking through Sheffield's defence.

25 yrs - AM (L), F (C) - Burnley
69 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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930
Played matches
27
4
0
Shots P90
3.01
Shots On target P90
1.07
Successful passing %
76%
Final third passes P90
17.28

Scoreline Prediction

Considering the defensive struggles of both teams and their ability to score, a high-scoring game seems likely.

Our Prediction: Sheffield United 2 - 1 Burnley

For all of the analysis of Sheffield United vs Burnley as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.

FAQs

What time does the match start? The match starts at 9:00 AM, local time at Bramall Lane.

What are the betting odds? Sheffield United is at +175 to win, while Burnley is slightly favoured at +145. The draw stands at +260.

Who is the favourite to win? Burnley appears slightly favoured by the bookmakers, but given both teams' forms, the match is expected to be closely contested.

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