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Sheffield United vs West Brom Betting Tips

By Sport88 Staff

01 Feb 2021

Sport88 Staff 01 Feb 2021

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Sheffield United vs West Brom predictions for Tuesday’s EPL match at Bramall Lane
Sheffield United have won 4 of their last 6 matches
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Sheffield United have won 4 of their last 6 matches (Getty Images)

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League but have shown some improvement in recent weeks. They have won four of their last six matches in all competitions.

Chris Wilder’s side won 3-2 at League One club Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup. The Blades followed up with a 1-0 home win against Newcastle thanks to Billy Sharp's penalty.

United suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Tottenham but bounced back with a 2-1 home win against Plymouth in the FA Cup. They kept it going as Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke scored in a 2-1 win against Man United at Old Trafford.

Sheffield United’s last match was a 1-0 defeat at Man City. They fell behind in the 9th minute but did well defensively and avoided a thrashing.

Sheffield United Team News

Sheffield United are still missing injured centre backs Jack O'Connell and Jack Robinson. Left back Enda Stevens is also out.

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

Oliver Burke and Rhian Brewster started up front at Man City. Oliver McBurnie, Billy Sharp and David McGoldrick will be hoping to start against West Brom.

West Brom Form

West Brom are in the relegation zone after winning two of their opening 21 Premier League matches. They went out of the FA Cup after a penalty shootout defeat at League One club Blackpool.

Sam Allardyce’s side returned to the EPL with a 3-2 win at Wolverhampton despite having 32% possession. The Baggies lost 2-1 at West Ham after having 0.46-2.18 expected goals.

West Brom returned to The Hawthorns with a 5-0 defeat against Man City. Their last match was 2-2 home draw against Fulham with Kyle Bartley and Matheus Pereira on target.

West Brom Team News

Centre back Dara O'Shea came off early against Fulham and might not start here. Winger Grady Diangana is doubtful.

Midfielder Matt Phillips has come off the bench in West Brom’s last two matches and will hope to get back into the starting side.

New striker Mbaye Diagne came off the bench at half time and registered an assist in his debut against Fulham. The Senegalese striker was prolific in Turkey and will hope to impress in the Premier League.

Brazilian attacking midfielder Matheus Pereira is in great form with 5 goals in his last 5 appearances.

Head to Head

West Brom have a 46-42 advantage against Sheffield United with 28 draws in 116 matches.

West Brom have won 3 of the last 4 encounters including 1-0 at home this season. Conor Gallagher scored the winner at The Hawthorns.

Predictions

Sheffield United have taken on Tottenham, Man United and Man City in their last three games. The Blades should find this easier and can beat West Brom at Bramall Lane.