Preview & Prediction: Sheffield United vs Burnley FC

On the 20th of April, 2024, a Premier League face-off between Sheffield United and Burnley FC is slated. The previous encounter concluded with Sheffield United trouncing Burnley 3 – 0. When assessing their head-to-head meetings over the past few seasons, they’ve faced off 13 times. Sheffield United emerged victorious in 3 of those matches, while Burnley took home the win in 7 of them. The remaining 3 games concluded in a draw. Currently, Sheffield United’s home performance has been underwhelming, while Burnley’s away performance mirrors a similar trend. The average goal count when these two teams meet stands at 3.23 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 46% of those matches. In this Premier League season, both Sheffield United and Burnley have earned an average of 0.63 points per game in their respective home and away matches.

Insights

• The last match between Sheffield United and Burnley resulted in a significant victory for Sheffield United, with a scoreline of 3-0.
• Despite Sheffield’s last win, Burnley maintains an advantage in their head-to-head records, having won 7 out of 13 previous encounters, while Sheffield managed to win only 3, with 3 matches ending in a draw.
• Sheffield United is not performing well at home, which could serve as a disadvantage for them in this match.
• Burnley also has their own struggles, as their away form is poor. This could create a somewhat balanced environment since both teams are playing under sub-optimal conditions.
• Matches between Sheffield United and Burnley tend to be high-scoring, with an average of 3.23 goals per match, implying a great likelihood of goals.
• The possibility of both teams scoring (BTTS) in this match stands at 46%.
• The performance of both teams so far this season, in terms of point averages, is identical – both earning 0.63 points per game at home and away matches respectively. This further suggests a close match.
• Given all these insights, it’s worth considering all factors before placing any bets on this match.

Match Forecast

• Expect a low-scoring match due to both teams’ poor finishing abilities.
• Possibility of goals from set pieces as both teams struggle in defending them.
• Potential individual errors that could lead to scoring opportunities due to teams’ weak ability in avoiding individual mistakes.
• Sheffield may exploit Burnley’s weakness in aerial duels with their long balls strategy.
• Burnley may look to exploit Sheffield’s weak defending against attacks down the wings with their focus on attacking down the left.
• Likelihood of numerous fouls and possibly cards, given both teams’ aggressive play style.
• Chances of Sheffield United being caught offside considering Burnley FC’s tendency to play the offside trap.
• Burnley may take advantage of Sheffield’s poor defending against long shots with their propensity for long shot attempts.
• Sheffield may struggle to maintain ball possession due to their inherent weakness in this area.
• Both teams are expected to defend deep in their own halves due to their play styles.
• Little variation in team composition as both teams tend to use a consistent first eleven.

Match Facts

• Sheffield United vs Burnley FC’s common final score is 3-0, occurring three times when Sheffield United is the host.
• Over the past 13 face-offs at Sheffield United’s ground, Sheffield United emerged victorious 10 times, drew twice, and lost once to Burnley FC. Sheffield United leads the goal count 31-11.
• In their last 29 encounters, Sheffield United took the win 13 times, with five being ties and Burnley FC winning 11. Sheffield United has a slight 45-41 goal advantage.
• Burnley FC last defeated Sheffield United on their home ground in 2008.
• Fact: Sheffield United scored the highest percentage of their goals (33%) between the 61st and 75th minute.
• Fact: Burnley FC scored 22% of their goals within the 31st to 45th minute interval.
• Sheffield United has yet to taste victory in their previous seven matches.
• Sheffield United has failed to secure a win in their recent eight home games.
• Burnley FC’s away games have resulted in eight consecutive losses.
• Sheffield United has successfully defended their turf against Burnley FC in their last four home matches.
• Burnley FC holds this season’s Premier League high for red cards, with seven received.
• Sheffield United failed to score in six of their 16 home Premier League games this season.
• Burnley FC was unable to score in five of their 16 Premier League away games this season.
• Sheffield United’s home match record for the season reads: 2 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses.
• Burnley FC’s away match record for the season is the same: 2 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses.
• Gustavo Hamer tops Sheffield United’s scoreboard with five assists, while Dara O’Shea leads Burnley FC with four.
• Sheffield United allowed at least one goal in each of their last 12 matches.
• Burnley FC let in a goal each game for their most recent 15 matches.
• Sheffield United takes the first half for 15% of their games, while Burnley FC takes it 25% of the time.
• Sheffield United generally prevails in 15% of half-times, compared to Burnley FC’s 25%.
• The prior Sheffield United vs Burnley FC match was won by Burnley FC with a five goal margin.
• When Sheffield United scores first on their home ground, they tend to win 80% of those games.
• When Burnley FC scores first away, that results in a win 58% of the time.
• If Sheffield United is one down on their home field, they haven’t been able to turn it around.
• Similarly, Burnley FC hasn’t been able to recover from a one-goal deficit playing away.
• In the Premier League, Burnley FC fairs better than Sheffield United.
• Comparing the last five games, Burnley FC outshone Sheffield United.
• Analyzing their last five contests, Sheffield United won twice, Burnley FC three times, with no draws.
• Sheffield United typically scores 1.2 goals against Burnley FC, where Burnley FC averages 2 against Sheffield United.
• On average, Sheffield United vs Burnley FC matchups net 3.2 goals.
• Of the average 3.2 goals, 1.4 are usually scored in the first half.
• Both teams were unable to secure a win in their last Premier League game.
• Sheffield United averages 1.14 goals at home and Burnley FC 1.04 when playing away.