Sheffield United vs Barnsley betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
Last Updated: March 18, 2022 5:13 pm
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Sheffield United to win by 2 goals (10/3)
Sheffield United have been in impressive form at Bramall Lane over recent weeks.
The Blades are undefeated in eight home matches and have won six of those games.
Barnsley have lost 13 of their 18 matches on the road this season.
Billy Sharp to score anytime (13/10)
Sharp is United’s leading scorer this season.
The striker has 14 league goals to his name.
He has also netted three goals in his last four appearances at Bramall Lane
Match preview: Sheffield United vs Barnsley
Sheffield United’s push for the playoffs was dealt another blow on Wednesday.
The Blades were held to a goalless draw with Blackpool.
They have now won just once in their last five matches.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side are now ninth in the table but just a point off the top six.
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)
Barnsley extend unbeaten to three
Barnsley extended their unbeaten run to three matches during midweek.
The Tykes produced an impressive win to beat Bristol City.
Poya Asbaghi’s side won 2-0 to move into 22nd place and just two points adrift of safety.
Barnsley have been stuck in the bottom three for months but they are now starting to catch Reading.
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Daryl Dike of Barnsley FC celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Middlesbrough at Oakwell Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Barnsley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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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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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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West Bromwich Albion vs Barnsley - 4:0
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Barnsley vs Blackpool - 0:2
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Huddersfield Town vs Barnsley - 2:1
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| 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 |
| June 25, 2022 | Club Friendly Games 2022 | Worksop Town | 1 - 3 | Barnsley |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | West Bromwich Albion | 4 - 0 | Barnsley |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 1 - 3 | Preston North End |
| April 26, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 0 - 2 | Blackpool |
| April 22, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Huddersfield Town | 2 - 1 | Barnsley |
| Sheffield United | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Matches played | 46 |
| 22 | Matches won | 6 |
| 206 | Goal attempts | 51 |
| 69 | Shots on goal | 18 |
| 79 | Shots off goal | 21 |
| 278 | Corner kicks | 163 |
| 21% | Average ball possession | 6% |
| 58 | Shots blocked | 12 |
| 95 | Cards given | 83 |
| 210 | Free kicks | 86 |
| 32 | Offsides | 19 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 57 | Goals by foot | 31 |
| 10 | Goals by head | 2 |
| 66 | Goals scored | 33 |
| 48 | Goals conceded | 73 |
| Sheffield United | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Matches | 31 |
| 15 | Home Matches | 16 |
| 16 | Away Matches | 15 |
| 33 | Total Goals | 27 |
| 1.06 | Average Goals Scored | 0.87 |
| 10 | Wins | 9 |
| 9 | Losses | 10 |
| 12 | Draws | 12 |
| March 19, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 2 - 0 | Barnsley |
| October 24, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 2 - 3 | Sheffield United |
| July 27, 2019 | Club Friendly Games 2019 | Barnsley | 1 - 4 | Sheffield United |
| April 7, 2018 | Championship 17/18 | Barnsley | 3 - 2 | Sheffield United |
| August 19, 2017 | Championship 17/18 | Sheffield United | 1 - 0 | Barnsley |
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What time is kick off between Sheffield United vs Barnsley?
12:30, Saturday 19 March 2022
