Sheffield United vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 21st October 2023

The spotlight is on Sheffield United and Manchester United, as the pair go looking to boost their confidence. They face each other this coming Saturday at Bramall Lane in the Premier League.

Sheffield United rank as number 20 with one point to their name from eight matches, while visitors Manchester United rank tenth in the table on 12 points.

Performances have been rather abysmal for Sheffield United who will be eyeing a chance of redemption when going up against Manchester United.

Sheffield United scored seven goals, conceded 23 and fought their way to one clean sheet in their previous ten matches.

Manchester United scored 15 goals, conceded 14 and managed two clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

Manchester United visit Sheffield United for their first meeting since January 2021, when The Blades put a 2-1 win on the board at Old Trafford.

Sheffield United vs Manchester United Prediction

Sheffield United Form

In their last three matches, Sheffield United lost 0-8 against Newcastle, 2-0 against West Ham and 3-1 against Fulham. In their last six Premier League matches at home, Sheffield United have one win, while they've drawn one and lost four.

Manchester United Form

In their last three matches, Manchester United lost against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray by 0-1 and 2-3, respectively, and beat Brentford by 2-1. Manchester United won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and three scored.

It seems both Manchester United and Sheffield United have some issues concerning their defence, as they seem to find themselves on the receiving end a bit too often lately. We believe the trend continues this coming Saturday, and we are rooting for goals.

Manchester United won two of their previous two outings against teams from the bottom six and claimed six points. They scored three and conceded one goals. Sheffield United claimed zero wins, one draw as well as seven defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United show off four wins, zero draws and four defeats in the Premier League.

Sheffield United vs Manchester United Stats

Sheffield United vs Manchester United Squads

Sheffield United Squad

The 46-year-old Heckingbottom will select the starting eleven against Manchester United from this squad. The statistics represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Adam Davies (0/0), Jordan Amissah (0/0), Wesley Foderingham (0/8), Anel Ahmedhodzic (0/8), Auston Trusty (0/3), Chris Basham (0/8), Jack Robinson (0/8), Jayden Bogle (1/5), John Egan (0/6), Luke Thomas (0/5), Max Lowe (0/2), Rhys Norrington-Davies (0/0), Yasser Larouci (0/5), Anis Ben Slimane (0/3), Ben Osborn (0/3), Benie Traore (0/5), Femi Seriki (0/0), George Baldock (0/3), Gustavo Hamer (2/7), Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly (0/0), James McAtee (0/5), John Fleck (0/0), Oliver Norwood (0/7), Tom Davies (0/3), Vinicius de Souza Costa (0/8), Cameron Archer (1/6), Daniel Jebbison (0/0), Oliver McBurnie (0/5), Rhian Brewster (0/2), William Osula (0/3).

Manchester United Squad

Here is the full squad of the away team. The 53 year-old Manchester United manager ten Hag will select his starting XI from these players:

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/8), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/5), Diogo Dalot (0/7), Harry Maguire (0/3), Jonny Evans (0/3), Lisandro Martinez (0/5), Luke Shaw (0/2), Raphael Varane (1/5), Sergio Reguilon (0/2), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (0/7), Bruno Fernandes (2/8), Casemiro (1/8), Christian Eriksen (1/7), Donny van de Beek (0/1), Facundo Pellistri (0/4), Hannibal Mejbri (1/2), Jadon Sancho (0/3), Kobbie Mainoo (0/0), Mason Mount (0/4), Scott McTominay (2/5), Sofyan Amrabat (0/3), Alejandro Garnacho (0/6), Anthony Martial (0/6), Antony (0/5), Marcus Rashford (1/8), Rasmus Hoejlund (0/5).

Sheffield United vs Manchester United Team News

Sheffield United are sweating on the fitness of no less than 13 players before their match on Saturday. For their upcoming match in round 9, Sheffield United are unable to call upon Oliver McBurnie, who is suspended.

Anel Ahmedhodzic, Chris Basham, Tom Davies, John Egan, William Osula, Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly, George Baldock, John Egan, Ben Osborn, Max Lowe, Daniel Jebbison, Rhian Brewster and Rhys Norrington-Davies take up space in the treatment room and won't be eligible to be called up for home side Sheffield United, when they face Manchester United on Saturday.

More than a handful of players could be forced out of the next match for Manchester United, who are looking at eight players nursing various problems. Jadon Sancho is suspended from the Manchester United squad with too many penalty points to his name.

Casemiro, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Antony, Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Tyrell Malacia all face a spell on the sidelines for Manchester United due to various injuries.

Sheffield United vs Manchester United Lineups

Sheffield United vs Manchester United H2H

Sheffield United won 2-1 against Manchester United, whereas Manchester United claimed a 3-2 win in their most recent matches. Sheffield United have a 17% win rate in the against Manchester United, who won four of these matches. The total record reads 1-1-4, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Sheffield United vs Manchester United Results

In four of the previous six matches between Sheffield United and Manchester United both teams scored.

Sheffield United vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the Premier League, Gustavo Hamer will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Manchester United hope Bruno Fernandes can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Premier League goals in his last six Premier League games.

Sheffield United claimed all three points three times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in five of the games in this run. Manchester United won two of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing six in this series of matches. Sheffield United scored the first opening goal of the match a modest four times in their 10 previous matches at Bramall Lane. Manchester United scored the opener in four of their 10 most recent outings away.

In the last six encounters between Sheffield United and Manchester United over 2.5 goals came out five times, as Sheffield United averaged 1.33 goals a game. Manchester United scored an average of 2.33 goals in these, while both teams scored four times. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Sheffield United’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 0.6 goals on the way. In the previous ten matches for Manchester United, betting on over 2.5 goals turned out to be a winning bet in seven of them. On average, Manchester United scored 1.6 times goals per game.