Bramall Lane
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 18:00
League leaders Sheffield United will welcome Burnley to the Bramall Lane on Thursday. Burnley have won the last three games between the two sides. Can they continue this great run? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.
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Sheffield United recorded a 2-0 win over Cardiff in their last game, thanks to two goals from Kieffer Moore. The 32-year-old has now scored three goals in two games after being sidelined due to an injury. They are unbeaten in their last 11 games, including nine wins. They have won their last nine home games.
The Blades sit first on the table with 48 points in 22 games, scoring 32 goals and conceding 11. However, Ollie Arblaster is out of this game due to a knee injury. Also, Tyrese Campbell missed the last three games for this side due to an injury, and there is no sign that he will return to action here.
Burnley
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Burnley recorded a 2-1 win over Watford in their last game. Jaidon Anthony put the team ahead just 9 minutes into the game before Josh Brownhill doubled the lead in the 62nd minute. They are unbeaten in their last nine games and have won their previous three games on the road.
The Clarets sit third on the table with 44 points in 22 games, scoring 28 goals and conceding 9. However, Jordan Beyer is ruled out of this game due to a hamstring injury. Nevertheless, Josh Brownhill will be a player to watch in this game after the 29-year-old midfielder has scored eight goals and assisted three others this season.
Possible Starting 11
Sheffield United — Michael Cooper, Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Souttar, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Sydie Peck, Tom Davies, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Kieffer Moore.
Burnley — James Trafford, Connor Roberts, Bashir Humphreys, Maxime Estève, CJ Egan-Riley, Josh Brownhill, Josh Cullen, Josh Laurent, Jaidon Anthony, Zian Flemming, Hannibal Mejbri.
Interesting Facts
- Sheffield United conceded 11 goals this season, which is the second-best defence in the league.
- Burnley conceded nine goals this season, which is the best defense in the league this season.
- Burnley have won the last three games between the two sides.
- Sheffield United have kept five clean sheets in their last six games.
- Sheffield United have won more games (15) than any other team in the league this season.
- Burnley suffered defeats in six of their last eight league matches on Boxing Day.
- Sheffield United have won nine of their last 11 games.
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Expert Betting Tips
The strength of both sides rests on their superb defence. So, it won’t be surprising if we see less than three goals in this game. The hosts have conceded 11 goals this season, while the visitors have conceded just nine. Also, both sides are currently in form, and a draw would possibly settle the issue.
- Under 2.5 for 1.60 odds
- X for 3.00 odds
- BTTS-NO for 1.73 odds
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