Preview & Prediction: Everton FC vs Sheffield United FC
Sheffield United FC will be battling it out with Everton FC on the football field on September 2, 2023, in the ongoing Premier League. The outcome of their last encounter was in favor of Everton, ending with a scoreline of Sheffield United 0, Everton 1. The history of their previous five meetings shows Sheffield United claiming victory in 2 matches, while Everton leading with 3 wins. Interestingly, none of their past matches concluded in a draw.
"The team have the right mentality, but the Premier League is ruthless and we need to be more clinical in both boxes."
— Everton (@Everton) August 28, 2023
As far as form is concerned, Sheffield United is displaying average form on home turf, and Everton is equally matching this average performance while away. The average goal count from previous pair-ups of these teams comes to 1.8, with both teams scoring (BTTS) occurring only 20% of the time.
Sean Dyche's post-match verdict: pic.twitter.com/5tbQ5wEgWm
— Everton (@Everton) August 26, 2023
The current season stats of the Premier League reveal Sheffield United maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in home matches, and Everton slightly ahead, clocking 1.83 points per game in away matches.
Warm-up time 💪#EVEWOL pic.twitter.com/S2T5gX71rG
— Everton (@Everton) August 26, 2023
Match Facts:
Over the course of their previous 9 encounters, Sheffield United claimed victory twice, two matches ended in a draw, and Everton FC triumphed 5 times. The score difference stands at 12-7, favoring Everton FC. Sheffield United has suffered defeat in their last three games. They have allowed their opponents to score in each of their past 6 games. Sheffield United comes out on top in the first half in 28% of their matches, and Everton FC does the same in 15% of their games. Sheffield United takes the lead 28% of the time at halftime, compared to Everton’s 15%.
Midfield General. 🫡🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/eHLq505LcH
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 28, 2023
In their most recent meetup, Sheffield United emerged as the victors. In fact, Sheffield United won their last game against Everton FC by a single goal. When Sheffield hits the lead of 1-0 on home soil, they have an 80% chance of taking the match. Everton mirrors this by securing victory in 71% of their away games when they lead 1-0. However, when Sheffield trails 0-1 at home, they only manage to pull ahead 30% of the time. If Everton falls behind by 1-0 on the road, they only manage to salvage victory 7% of the time. Everton FC’s performance in their last five games has surpassed that of Sheffield United. Everton FC has had a scoreless streak spanning 3 matches.
Good to have our No.9 back out there! 9️⃣@oli_mcburnie 💪 pic.twitter.com/CaKr70RSkf
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 28, 2023
Looking back at the last five encounters between these teams, Sheffield United won twice and Everton FC thrice, with no games ending in deadlock. Sheffield United tends to notch an average of 0.8 goals against Everton FC, who typically respond with 1 goal. On average, these matches see a total of 1.8 goals. Sheffield United averages 1.72 goals at home while Everton FC scores about 1.08 goals in away games. Neither team celebrated victory in their final Premier League outing. Both sides tasted defeat in their most recent showdown. Finally, Everton FC is currently enduring a losing streak of 3 consecutive matches in the Premier League where they haven’t managed to find the back of the net.
A man of the match display. 🏆
Some superb stops from Wes vs Man City. pic.twitter.com/1YT75Yw4Mu
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 28, 2023
Key Insights:
– The forthcoming Premier League match on 2nd September 2023 will be between Sheffield United and Everton.
– The previous encounter between these two teams ended in favour of Everton with a scoreline of 1-0 against Sheffield United.
– In their recent history, Sheffield United and Everton have met five times with Everton holding a slight edge with three victories to Sheffield United’s two. None of the past matches ended in a draw.
– Sheffield United have displayed an average performance in their recent home matches, while Everton have shown a similar level of performance in their away games.
– Previous games between the two teams have been relatively low scoring, with an average of 1.8 goals per match.
– Only 20% of previous matches have seen both teams score a goal (BTTS).
– This season, Sheffield United have been somewhat more successful at home, averaging 1.5 points per game.
– Everton, on the other hand, have been more successful in away matches, averaging 1.83 points per game.
– Given these statistics, the upcoming match could likely be a highly competitive one with a slight advantage for Everton given their recent victories over Sheffield United and superior away performance.
The roof came off Bramall Lane. 🔊
Jayden Bogle's equaliser from pitchside. pic.twitter.com/m24mCwdGL4
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 28, 2023