Sheffield United vs Manchester United betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds
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Sheffield United vs Manchester United betting tips
This article covers Sheffield United vs Manchester United betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Sheffield United vs Manchester United betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Sheffield United vs Manchester United: Match details
Match: Sheffield United vs Manchester United
Competition: Premier League
Date: December 17, 2020
Kick-off time: 8:00 pm, December 17, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: Bramall Lane
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 04: A flag flys at half-mast for Remembrance Day ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Hull City at Bramall Lane on November 4, 2017 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Sheffield United 0-2 Manchester United
Manchester United ended a run of four consecutive wins with a draw in the Manchester derby.
The point against Manchester City leaves the Red Devils sat 9th in the Premier League.
Sheffield United have been cut adrift at the bottom with 19th place West Brom now six points clear of them.
Chris Wilder’s side have picked up just one point from 12 matches all season.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Paul Pogba of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 1-1 during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on December 5, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. A limited number of fans are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Sheffield United vs Manchester United – recent form and head to head statistics
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Sheffield United FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC - 1:3
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Sheffield United FC vs Newcastle United FC - 1:0
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Bristol Rovers vs Sheffield United FC - 2:3
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Crystal Palace FC vs Sheffield United FC - 2:0
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Burnley FC vs Sheffield United FC - 1:0
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Liverpool FC vs Manchester United FC - 0:0
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Burnley FC vs Manchester United FC - 0:1
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Manchester United FC vs Watford FC - 1:0
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Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC - 0:2
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Manchester United FC vs Aston Villa FC - 2:1
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| January 17, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Sheffield United FC | 1 - 3 | Tottenham Hotspur FC |
| January 12, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Sheffield United FC | 1 - 0 | Newcastle United FC |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Bristol Rovers | 2 - 3 | Sheffield United FC |
| January 2, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Crystal Palace FC | 2 - 0 | Sheffield United FC |
| December 29, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Burnley FC | 1 - 0 | Sheffield United FC |
| January 17, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Liverpool FC | 0 - 0 | Manchester United FC |
| January 12, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Burnley FC | 0 - 1 | Manchester United FC |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 1 - 0 | Watford FC |
| January 6, 2021 | EFL Cup 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 0 - 2 | Manchester City FC |
| January 1, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 1 | Aston Villa FC |
| Sheffield United FC | Manchester United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Matches played | 18 |
| 1 | Matches won | 11 |
| 167 | Goal attempts | 241 |
| 53 | Shots on goal | 105 |
| 63 | Shots off goal | 67 |
| 94 | Corner kicks | 89 |
| 41% | Average ball possession | 53% |
| 51 | Shots blocked | 69 |
| 39 | Cards given | 30 |
| 178 | Free kicks | 225 |
| 39 | Offsides | 46 |
| 2 | Shots on post | 1 |
| 3 | Shots on bar | 6 |
| 7 | Goals by foot | 28 |
| 3 | Goals by head | 5 |
| 10 | Goals scored | 34 |
| 32 | Goals conceded | 24 |
| Sheffield United FC | Manchester United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Matches | 8 |
| 4 | Home Matches | 4 |
| 4 | Away Matches | 4 |
| 6 | Total Goals | 20 |
| 0.75 | Average Goals Scored | 2.5 |
| 0 | Wins | 7 |
| 7 | Losses | 0 |
| 1 | Draws | 1 |
| December 17, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Sheffield United FC | 2 - 3 | Manchester United FC |
| June 24, 2020 | Premier League 19/20 | Manchester United FC | 3 - 0 | Sheffield United FC |
| November 24, 2019 | Premier League 19/20 | Sheffield United FC | 3 - 3 | Manchester United FC |
| January 9, 2016 | FA Cup 15/16 | Manchester United FC | 1 - 0 | Sheffield United FC |
| April 17, 2007 | Premier League 06/07 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 0 | Sheffield United FC |
Sheffield United vs Manchester United: Recommended bets
Bruno Fernandes to score first. Fernandes is continuing to enjoy a successful season as United’s leading goal scorer.
The Portuguese midfielder has netted 11 goals for the Red Devils this term and will be hopeful of adding to his tally against the league’s bottom side.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park on November 07, 2020 in Liverpool, 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 Carl Recine – Pool/Getty Images)
Sheffield United vs Manchester United: Match preview
Manchester United managed to hold City to a goalless draw in Saturday’s Manchester derby.
The draw leaves United in 9th but they will have a game in hand over most sides after this gameweek.
The Red Devils are tied on 20 points with four other teams and three points off the top four.
United will be confident of maintaining their perfect away form which has seen collect 15 points from 5 matches.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United in action with Ben Johnson of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on December 05, 2020 in London, England. A limited number of fans are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Sheffield remain rock bottom
The pressure is starting to mount on Chris Wilder who’s side are sat rock bottom of the Premier League.
Sheffield United suffered their 11th defeat of the season against Southampton on Saturday.
The defeat means they are now six points off of 19th and seven from safety, having collected just one point all season.
The South Yorkshire club have really struggled for goals this season netting just five times.
Liverpool’s Brazilian midfielder Fabinho (L) fouls Sheffield United’s English-born Scottish striker Oli McBurnie (R) to concede a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Sheffield United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 24, 2020. (Photo by Stu Forster / POOL / AFP)
Sheffield United team news vs Manchester United
Oliver McBurnie is a major doubt for the match after suffering a shoulder injury.
Kean Bryan and Jack O’Connell both remain out injured for the clash.
WATFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 05: Oliver McBurnie of Sheffield United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Watford FC and Sheffield United at Vicarage Road on October 05, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Manchester United team news vs Sheffield United
Edinson Cavani is expected to return on Thursday after recovering from a knock.
Phil Jones remains sidelined with a knee injury.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 29: Edinson Cavani of Manchester United celebrates after he heads in and scores a goal to make it 3-2 during the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary’s Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Southampton, 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 Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Predicted Sheffield United line-up vs Manchester United
Predicted Sheffield United line-up vs Manchester United
Predicted Manchester United line-up vs Sheffield United
Predicted Manchester United line-up vs Sheffield United
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