Preview & Prediction: Aston Villa FC vs Sheffield United FC

On 22nd December 2023, Aston Villa FC is set to clash with Sheffield United FC in the Premier League. The previous face-off concluded with a tie, Aston Villa 2 – Sheffield United 2. Within the last few seasons, these two have crossed paths 10 times. Aston Villa has seen victory 3 times, while Sheffield United has claimed 4 wins, with 3 matches ending in stalemates.

Currently, Aston Villa is showcasing formidable home form, whereas Sheffield United struggles with away performances. With an average of 2.7 goals from previous matches between these teams, and both teams scoring in 50% of the games, the upcoming match promises to be an engaging battle.

The season so far reflects Aston Villa with an average of 3 Points Per Game during home matches, while Sheffield United is trailing with average 0.13 Points Per Game during their away matches.

Key Insights:

– The upcoming match on 22nd December 2023, is an interesting showdown between Aston Villa and Sheffield United in the Premier League.
– Their last encounter ended with a draw with scores being Aston Villa 2 – 2 Sheffield United.
– Co-relating their matches in the last few seasons, Aston Villa and Sheffield United have clashed 10 times with Villa taking away 3 matches, Sheffield securing 4 victories and 3 matches ending in a stalemate.
– Aston Villa has been performing remarkably well on their home ground, whereas Sheffield United has been struggling with their away matches.
– Historically, matches between these teams have been somewhat high-scoring, averaging around 2.7 goals per game.
– Both teams scoring has happened in half of their encounters, pointing towards their evenly matched nature.
– The current season has seen Aston Villa thriving on their home turf with an average of 3 Points Per Game.
– Sheffield United, on the other hand, has fallen behind, managing only a meagre average of 0.13 Points Per Game in their away matches.
– Based on form, Aston Villa are better positioned to win but previous results suggest the match could go either way.

Match Forecast:

– Aston Villa is likely to control the game and create a lot of scoring opportunities, given Sheffield’s weakness in defending set pieces, counter attacks, against skillful players, and on the wings.
– Given that Sheffield United typically plays long balls and attacks down the right, Aston Villa’s weakness in aerial duels could be exploited.
– Sheffield could face difficulties in finishing scoring chances due to its weaknesses and Aston Villa’s strength in defending set pieces.
– Given Villa’s proficiency with counter-attacks and creating chances using through balls, they may continuously threaten Sheffield’s defense.
– Sheffield’s weakness in avoiding fouls in dangerous areas could give Aston Villa numerous set-piece opportunities.
– Sheffield’s tendency to play in their own half could make it difficult for them to protect a lead, despite having this as a strength.
– Aston Villa’s strategy to attack through the middle will be a concern for Sheffield as they are weak at defending against skillful players.
– Both teams have a play style that involves playing the offside trap, making this a potentially recurring scenario in the clash.
– Villa’s strengths in creating scoring chances and finishing, combined with Sheffield’s defensive weaknesses, could lead to a high scoring game for Villa.
– Given Sheffield’s weaknesses in avoiding individual errors and keeping possession of the ball, Villa may dominate possession throughout the match.

Match Facts:

– Matches between Aston Villa and Sheffield United most frequently end with a 1-0 scoreline, which has been seen in three encounters.
– In the past 7 home games against Sheffield United, Aston Villa has emerged victorious thrice, with three games ending in a draw, and Sheffield United winning once. Aston Villa leads with a goal difference of 11-7.
– Over 15 previous clashes, Aston Villa has won 6 times, Sheffield United 5 times, whilst 4 games have ended in a stand-off. The overall goal difference is 21-21, favoring Aston Villa.
– Sheffield United last conquered Aston Villa in an away game back in 2014.
– Aston Villa boasts of a winning streak of 8 consecutive home games in the Premier League.
– Aston Villa tends to score 26% of their goals in the 16-30 minute mark of a match.
– Sheffield United frequently nets 33% of their goals in the 31-45 minute range.
– Aston Villa enjoys an 8-game undefeated streak.
– A nine-game winning streak at home is held by Aston Villa.
– It’s been 7 away games since Sheffield United last tasted victory.
– Aston Villa has managed to avoid defeat to Sheffield United at home in their last 4 encounters.
– Aston Villa has managed to score in all their 8 home Premier League matches this season, whereas Sheffield United failed to score in 3 out of their 7 away games.
– Aston Villa has a flawless home record this season (8-0-0) while Sheffield United has struggled away from home (0-1-6).
– Aston Villa has risen from 11th on the table with 21 points a year ago to 3rd with 35 points now.
– Aston Villa has consistently scored at least a goal in their last 8 matches.
– In the first half, Aston Villa boasts a winning rate of 45% and Sheffield United just 23%.
– Sheffield United emerged victorious in their last confrontation with Aston Villa.
– In the last meeting between these teams, Sheffield United won by a single goal.
– If Aston Villa has a 1-0 lead at home, they win 86% of these matches. Conversely, if Sheffield United leads 0-1 away, they win 77% of the time.
– If Aston Villa is down 1-0 at home, they manage to win 33% of these matches. When Sheffield United is down 1-0 away, they win just 7% of the time.
– Aston Villa’s Premier League performance trumps that of Sheffield United.
– Compared to Sheffield United’s last five games, Aston Villa has exhibited a superior performance.
– Sheffield United has just one defeat in their last 5 games against Aston Villa across all competitions.
– In their last 5 encounters, Aston Villa won once, Sheffield United twice, with two matches ending in a draw.
– On average, Aston Villa puts in 0.8 goals in a match against Sheffield United who score 1.2 goals.
– Aston Villa and Sheffield United matches tend to average 2 goals.
– The average number of first-half goals in encounters between Aston Villa and Sheffield United is 0.4.
– Aston Villa averages 2.25 goals at home, whereas Sheffield United scores an average of 1 goal when playing away.