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Sheffield United vs Chelsea Betting Tips

By Sport88 Staff

06 Feb 2021

Sport88 Staff 06 Feb 2021

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Sheffield United vs Chelsea predictions for Sunday’s Premier League match
Chelsea have won 4 of their last 6 matches against Sheffield United
Preview, stats, team news & predictions

Chelsea haven't conceded in 3 games under Thomas Tuchel (Getty Images)

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League but have shown some improvement in recent weeks.

Chris Wilder’s side have won five of their last seven matches including 2-1 at home against Plymouth in the FA Cup.

The Blades took on Man United at Old Trafford and came away with an unlikely 2-1 win. Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke scored in a big upset.

Sheffield United lost 1-0 at Man City before returning home with a 2-1 win against West Brom. Goals to Jayden Bogle and Billy Sharp overturned a 1-0 half time deficit.

Sheffield United Team News

Sheffield United are still missing injured centre backs Jack O'Connell and Jack Robinson. That’s a big problem with Ethan Ampadu unable to face parent club Chelsea.

Left back Enda Stevens is out injured alongside midfielders Sander Berge and Ben Osborn. Right back George Baldock was forced off injured against West Brom and is a major doubt.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea won 3-1 at home win against Luton in the FA Cup with Tammy Abraham scoring all three goals. It was Frank Lampard's last game with the club bringing in Thomas Tuchel.

Tuchel’s first match in charge was a 0-0 draw against Wolves at Stamford Bridge. They bossed the game with 79% possession but couldn’t score.

The Blues demolished Burnley at home, winning 2-0 with goals to César Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso. They had 71% possession and 19-1 shots.

Chelsea’s last match was a 1-0 win at Tottenham in the London derby. Jorginho’s penalty was the difference in a match where they had 2.39-0.57 expected goals.

Chelsea Team News

Centre back Thiago Silva injured his hamstring against Tottenham with Andreas Christensen set to start.

Central defender Kurt Zouma is doubtful alongside attacking midfielder Kai Havertz.

Midfielder N’Golo Kante came off the bench against Tottenham as he works his way back from injury.

Tuchel could bring Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham back into the starting side here.

Head to Head

Chelsea have a 39-28 advantage against Sheffield United with 16 draws in 83 matches.

Chelsea won 4-1 at home in the first match this season after overturning an early deficit.

Predictions

Chelsea have looked very strong under Thomas Tuchel and should continue to improve. Expect the Blues to beat Sheffield United with little fuss.

Sheffield United have lost 20 of their last 25 matches (Premier League).
Chelsea have won 4 of their last 6 matches against Sheffield United (Premier League).
Chelsea have won 3 of their last 4 matches (all competitions).
Chelsea have kept clean sheets in their last 3 matches (Premier League).

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Verdict

Sheff Utd v Chelsea

Chelsea have been suffocating their opponents since Thomas Tuchel took over. They should control this game and win to nil against a Sheffield United side missing many defenders.