Blackpool vs Sheffield United betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Sheffield United to win and both teams to score (11/2)
Sheffield United are in desperate need of returning to winning ways on Wednesday.
Following their shock 4-1 defeat at Coventry, they cannot afford another slip-up.
They face a Blackpool side who have won three games on the bounce.
Billy Sharp to score anytime (9/4)
Sharp is the man driving Sheffield’s bid for the playoffs having netted 14 times in the league.
His last three appearances has seen him net twice.
Match preview: Blackpool vs Sheffield United
Blackpool claimed a third straight win on Saturday.
The Tangerines defeated Swansea City 1-0.
Gary Madine scored the only goal of the game in the fourth minute.
Three wins in a row has seen them climb into 13th place.
Blackpool’s Dujon Sterling (left) and Derby County’s Dylan Williams battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Pride Park Stadium, Derby. Picture date: Saturday December 11, 2021. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)
Sheffield United suffer shock defeat
Sheffield United were stunned by Coventry over the weekend who emphatically defeated them.
The Blades’ top six hopes were dealt a blow as they were beaten 4-1 by the Sky Blues.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side have now dropped out of the top six and into 7th place.
However, they remain just a point outside the playoff spots.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – MAY 23: A general view of the Sheffield United club badge outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Burnley at Bramall Lane on May 23, 2021 in Sheffield, England. A limited number of fans will be allowed into Premier League stadiums as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease in the UK. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
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Southport FC vs Blackpool - 0:2
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Peterborough United vs Blackpool - 5:0
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Blackpool vs Derby County - 0:2
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Barnsley vs Blackpool - 0:2
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Luton Town vs Blackpool - 1:1
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United - 1:2
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Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest - 1:2
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Sheffield United vs Fulham FC - 4:0
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Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United - 1:3
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Sheffield United vs Cardiff City - 1:0
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| July 2, 2022 | Club Friendly Games 2022 | Southport FC | 0 - 2 | Blackpool |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Peterborough United | 5 - 0 | Blackpool |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackpool | 0 - 2 | Derby County |
| April 26, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 0 - 2 | Blackpool |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Luton Town | 1 - 1 | Blackpool |
| May 17, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 2 | Sheffield United |
| May 14, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 2 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 4 - 0 | Fulham FC |
| April 29, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Queens Park Rangers | 1 - 3 | Sheffield United |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| Blackpool | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 48 |
| 16 | Matches won | 22 |
| 59 | Goal attempts | 206 |
| 17 | Shots on goal | 69 |
| 26 | Shots off goal | 79 |
| 161 | Corner kicks | 278 |
| 7% | Average ball possession | 21% |
| 16 | Shots blocked | 58 |
| 73 | Cards given | 95 |
| 89 | Free kicks | 210 |
| 15 | Offsides | 32 |
| 4 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 45 | Goals by foot | 57 |
| 8 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 54 | Goals scored | 66 |
| 58 | Goals conceded | 48 |
| Blackpool | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Matches | 11 |
| 5 | Home Matches | 6 |
| 6 | Away Matches | 5 |
| 11 | Total Goals | 14 |
| 1 | Average Goals Scored | 1.27 |
| 2 | Wins | 3 |
| 3 | Losses | 2 |
| 6 | Draws | 6 |
| March 16, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackpool | 0 - 0 | Sheffield United |
| October 30, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 0 - 1 | Blackpool |
| January 26, 2016 | League One 15/16 | Blackpool | 0 - 0 | Sheffield United |
| August 22, 2015 | League One 15/16 | Sheffield United | 2 - 0 | Blackpool |
| July 31, 2011 | Club Friendly Games 2011 | Sheffield United | 1 - 1 | Blackpool |
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What time is kick off between Blackpool vs Sheffield United?
19:45, Wednesday 16 March 2022
