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Aston Villa vs Sheffield Utd – Preview, and Prediction
Aston Villa vs Sheffield Utd – After defeating Brentford 1-2 in the Premier League, Aston Villa will be looking for a repeat of their most recent performance.
Aston Villa had a 68% possession rate and only two of their 15 total shots on goal were on target during that match. For Aston Villa, the goals came from Ollie Watkins (85′) and Álex Moreno (77′).
Conversely, Brentford had four shots on goal, three of which were on target. Keane Lewis-Potter (45′) was Brentford’s goal scorer.
For the past six games, Aston Villa has been on a consistent scoring streak, scoring a goal each time they’ve taken the field. They have scored five goals against them in that time, compared to their nine goals claimed.
Aston Villa have won all 15 of their home league games coming into this matchup. An outstanding record at home.
Sheffield United will be looking to avenge their defeat at the hands of Chelsea in their most recent Premier League encounter.
Sheffield United had 22% of the play and one of their six shots on goal went in. Six of Chelsea’s fifteen attempts on goal were on target. Chelsea’s goals came from Cole Palmer (54′) and Nicolas Jackson (61′).
Over the course of their last six games, Sheffield United’s attacking players have struggled to score goals, managing a disappointing total of just three.
The total number of goals scored against the Blades in those games has likewise equaled 13. But putting that aside, only time will tell if this tendency in the game continues.
Aston Villa vs Sheffield Utd – Betting Analysis
When we examine their most recent head-to-head matches, which date back to January 9, 2018, we find that Aston Villa has won one, Sheffield United has won three, and there have been two draws.
Over the course of those games, they scored 15 goals between them, with 10 coming from the Blades and 5 from the Villans. This results in an average of 2.5 goals scored per game.
In order to score against an Aston Villa team that will almost certainly score a lot of goals, Sheffield United will need to play really well.
What are the best odds for the game?
Regarding the current betting odds in the win-draw-win market, staking on Aston Villa is best priced at 1.21, backing a draw is 7.4, and putting your money on a win for Sheffield United gets 14. They’re the most competitive prices on offer at this very moment.
Aston Villa vs Sheffield Utd – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Home Win
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