Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Sheffield United vs. Arsenal at English Premier League
Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Sheffield United vs. Arsenal at English Premier League
The Blades are the top favorites for relegation, sitting last in the standings and slowly losing all the chances to stay in the top flight of English football. It may be harsh to say, but Sheffield’s fairytale is reaching its end. On the other hand, Arsenal’s story may be just starting. Two points away from the top spot, chasing Liverpool and City, and looking magnificent, Mikel Arteta’s unit is a real title contender at the moment.
Sheffield United
Five losses in the past six events are saying enough about the Blades’ form. The most recent one was at Molineux, where Wolves triumphed 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. Sheffield looked solid in this meeting but without the needed sharpness upfront.
The offense is the Blades’ biggest problem because they haven’t scored in three of the last four contests, all of them being defeats. This unit has the fewest number of goals netted in the Premiership.
Though, the efficiency of their contests is high, and the one against the Wolves was the first after seven straight not to see over 3.5 hits. Overall, eight of the previous ten concluded with at least four goals.
Arsenal
The Gunners are red-hot. After losing to Liverpool in the FA Cup early in January, when they ended a tough and negative stretch, the team won six straight in the Premiership, delivering exceptional performances and sending a message to Liverpool and Man City.
During this winning stretch, Arsenal scored 25 times, while on the other end allowing just three goals. The way their attack relentlessly blew the rivals’ defenses into pieces was impressive.
They beat Liverpool 3-1, then West Ham on the road, 0-6, and Burnley 0-5, before wiping out Newcastle at the Emirates, 4-1, in what was a one-sided domination.
Sheffield United: Grbic; Trusty, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson; Bogle, Souza, Hamer, Davies, Larouci; McAtee, Archer
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Rice, Jorginho; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
*at the time of writing these lineups were relevant
The Blades had a rough time at Emirates in late October. They lost 5-0 to Arsenal, who was merciless against their rivals. Nketiah notched a hat-trick, scoring the opening three goals. The one game played here last season saw the Gunners beating Sheffield 0-3.
If Arsenal continues to play like they did last month, the Blades won’t stand a chance. And we think that’s exactly what’s going to happen. Arteta’s boys are dominant these days, and we should see them cruising past the Blades without any problems. The difference in quality is way too high.
Our verdict: Arsenal wins