Preview & Prediction: Burnley FC vs Sheffield United FC

The forthcoming Premier League match sees Burnley FC square off against Sheffield United FC on 2nd December 2023. In their last encounter, the game ended in a 1 – 1 draw. Considering their past 12 games, Burnley FC has a slight edge with 6 victories, compared to 3 by Sheffield United. 3 games have resulted in a draw. Currently, Burnley’s home performance is underwhelming, to say the least, parallel to Sheffield’s poor away showings.

Historically, a match between these two tends to witness around 3.08 goals, with both teams managing to score in half of these matches. Analyzing their track record this Premier League season, Burnley, on average, hasn’t accumulated any points during their home games. Meanwhile, Sheffield’s away performance slightly overtakes with an average of 0.17 points per game. This match promises to be an intense face-off considering their current standings and previous records.

Key Insights:

– The upcoming match between Burnley FC and Sheffield United FC is scheduled for 2nd December, 2023.
– The most recent face-off between these two teams resulted in a draw, with a final scoreline of Burnley 1 – 1 Sheffield United.
– An analysis of their head-to-head record over recent seasons reveals that out of 12 encounters, Burnley has emerged victorious in 6 matches, while Sheffield United has won 3 matches. The remaining 3 matches have ended in a draw.
– Burnley appears to be struggling with their home form, which could potentially impact their performance in the upcoming match.
– Sheffield United, on the other hand, has a poor away performance, which could also hinder their chances.
– Past matches between Burnley and Sheffield United have averaged a total of 3.08 goals, indicating a higher likelihood of goal scoring in the upcoming match.
– It’s worth noting that both the teams have managed to score in 50% of their previous matches against each other.
– Looking at the current season’s data, Burnley is yet to secure any points from their home matches, while Sheffield United has managed to secure an average of 0.17 points per away match.

Match Forecast:

– Given both teams’ strong preference for playing in their own half, the game may likely involve a high degree of midfield battle as both teams fight for control.
– Neither team appears to be strong at finishing scoring chances, which might lead to a low-scoring match.
– Sheffield United’s strength in stealing the ball from the opposition could cause problems for Burnley, considering their weaknesses in avoiding individual errors.
– Sheffield United’s strength at protecting the lead combined with Burnley’s weakness in the same area means that if Sheffield United scores first, Burnley might struggle to equalize.
– Both teams’ weakness in defending against long shots could result in both teams taking a more direct approach and focusing on long-range shots.
– Burnley primarily attacking down the left and Sheffield United down the right could result in key battles forming down those respective flanks.
– As both teams are weak in avoiding individual errors, the clinical capitalization on such errors could end up deciding the match.
– Considering both teams’ weaknesses in dealing with skillful players, individuals with high technical ability from either side may have a significant impact on the game.
– As both teams are weak in defending set pieces, there may be a number of goal opportunities originating from corners and free kicks.

Match Facts:

– In the past 14 host games against Sheffield United, Burnley FC has claimed victory in 8, saw 3 draws, and Sheffield United won 3, resulting in a goal difference of 24-14 favoring Burnley FC.
– In the last 28 matches against Sheffield United, Burnley FC won 10, drew 5, and lost 13 with a goal differential of 45-36 for Sheffield United.
– Sheffield United’s latest win as a visitor against Burnley FC was back in 2008.
– Burnley FC is on a losing spree of 5 consecutive Premier League games.
– Remarkably, 40% of Sheffield United’s goals happen between the 61st and 75th minutes of play.
– Burnley FC has experienced a losing streak of 6 straight games.
– Burnley FC hasn’t won any of the last 6 home matches.
– Sheffield United hasn’t been victorious in their recent 6 away games.
– In the last 6 home face-offs with Sheffield United, Burnley FC has kept an unbeaten record.
– Burnley FC failed to score in 3 of their 6 home matches this Premier League season.
– Sheffield United couldn’t score in 2 of the 6 away games this Premier League season.
– Burnley FC’s home performance this season is 0-0-6.
– Sheffield United’s performance on the road this season is 0-1-5.
– Burnley FC has let in a goal in each of the previous 8 fixtures.
– Sheffield United has accepted a goal in each of the past 9 games.
– Burnley FC bags the first half in 32% of their matches, while Sheffield United does in 26%.
– Burnley FC takes 32% of halftimes while Sheffield United takes 26%.
– The latest head-to-head was won by Burnley FC, winning by 2 goals.
– Burnley FC enjoys an 81% victory rate when leading 1-0 at home.
– When leading 0-1 away, Sheffield United wins 80% of such games.
– Even when trailing 1-0 at home, Burnley FC triumphs in 25% of those games.
– Sheffield United, when trailing by 1-0 away, comes back to win in only 7% of those games.
– In the Premier League, Sheffield United seems to outperform Burnley FC.
– Sheffield United’s last 5-match performance is superior to that of Burnley FC.
– In the 5 most recent face-offs, Burnley FC won 3, Sheffield United won 2, and there were no draws.
– Sheffield United has lost only once in the last 4 Premier League matches against Burnley FC.
– Burnley FC has only won 1 of the last 4 Premier League games against Sheffield United.
– On average, Burnley FC scores 1.2 goals per match against Sheffield United, who scores 1.4 goals against Burnley FC.
– The average number of goals scored per meeting between Burnley FC and Sheffield United is 2.6.
– The first half of matches between Burnley FC and Sheffield United usually see an average of 1.2 goals.
– Neither team won their latest Premier League match.
– On average, Burnley FC scores 1.65 goals at home, while Sheffield United scores 1.08 goals when playing away.