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Man City vs Sheffield United Betting Tips

By Sport88 Staff

29 Jan 2021

Sport88 Staff 29 Jan 2021

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Manchester City vs Sheffield United predictions for Saturday’s Premier League match at Etihad Stadium
Man City have won to nil in their last 4 EPL matches against Sheffield United
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Ilkay Gundogan has scored 7 goals in his last 8 EPL matches (Getty Images)

Manchester City Form

Manchester City are in sensational form, winning by 2+ goals 9 of their last 10 matches in all competitions. They have kept 14 clean sheets in their last 18 matches.

Pep Guardiola’s side beat Birmingham 3-0 in the FA Cup. They returned to the Premier League with 3 straight home wins; 1-0 against Brighton, 4-0 against Crystal Palace and 2-0 against Aston Villa.

Man City suffered a scare in the FA Cup before winning 3-1 at Cheltenham Town. They were trailing 1-0 in the 81st minute before late goals to Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres.

Manchester City’s last match was a 5-0 win at West Brom. It was too easy with Ilkay Gundogan (2), João Cancelo, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling on target.

Manchester City Team News

Manchester City are missing centre back Nathan Aké but Kyle Walker could return at right back after a hip complaint.

Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is injured but Ilkay Gundogan has stepped up in his absence with 7 goals in his last 8 Premier League matches.

Striker Sergio Aguero is getting closer to a return after testing positive for COVID-19.

Guardiola could make some changes here with Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy, Fernandinho, Ferran Torres and Gabriel Jesus coming into the starting side.

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table after two wins in 19 matches. They have shown some improvement in recent weeks with four wins in five matches in all competitions.

Chris Wilder’s side won 3-2 at League One club Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup. United followed up with a 1-0 home win against Newcastle after playing against 10 men in the second half.

The Blades suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Tottenham but bounced back in the FA Cup. A 2-1 home win against Plymouth was secured thanks to goals from Chris Basham and Billy Sharp.

Sheffield United’s last EPL match was a 2-1 win against Manchester United. Kean Bryan scored first at Old Trafford with Oliver Burke’s deflected strike giving them an unlikely victory.

Sheffield United Team News

Sheffield United are still missing injured centre backs Jack O'Connell and Jack Robinson. Kean Bryan came into the starting side at Old Trafford, scored first but was taken off in the 53rd minute.

Midfielders Sander Berge and Ben Osborn are also out for Wilder’s side.

Forward Oliver McBurnie is injured and Lys Mousset is doubtful. Rhian Brewster could come back into the starting side up front for Billy Sharp or David McGoldrick.

Oliver Burke should start after his match winning goal against the Red Devils.

Head to Head

Manchester City have a 52-38 advantage against Sheffield United with 34 draws in 124 matches.

Manchester City have won to nil in the last four Premier League encounters (1-0, 2-0, 1-0, 1-0).

Sheffield United have failed to score in their last 7 Premier League matches against Man City.

Man City vs Sheffield United Predictions

Sheffield United pulled off a shock win against Manchester United on Wednesday. Manchester City are unlikely to suffer the same slip up as they consolidate their position at the top of the EPL table.

Man City have won their last 11 matches (all competitions).
Man City have won by 2+ goals 9 of their last 10 matches (all competitions).
Man City have won to nil in 6 of their last 7 matches (all competitions).
Man City have kept 14 clean sheets in their last 18 matches (all competitions).
Man City’s Ilkay Gundogan has scored 7 goals in his last 8 matches (Premier League).
Man City have won to nil in their last 4 matches against Sheffield United (Premier League).
Sheffield United have failed to score in their last 7 matches against Man City (Premier League).
Sheffield United have lost 19 of their last 23 matches (Premier League).
Sheffield United have lost 10 of their last 12 away matches (Premier League).
Sheffield United have lost to nil in 4 of their last 6 away matches (Premier League).

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Verdict

Man City v Sheff Utd

Sheffield United are unlikely to see much of the ball against Manchester City. With Man City can win to nil with Ilkay Gundogan to continue his goal scoring form in the Premier League.