AFC Bournemouth v Sheffield United: Match Preview & Odds
As we look ahead to this fixture from the Vitality Stadium, here at betting.bet you will find the latest team news, form and betting tips as well as exclusive free bet offers and odds
AFC Bournemouth will host Sheffield United this weekend in one of the Premier League’s three fixtures scheduled for 3 o’clock on Saturday. As we look ahead to this fixture from the Vitality Stadium, here at betting.bet you will find the latest team news, form and betting tips as well as exclusive free bet offers and odds from our partners at Unibet.
Form
AFC Bournemouth currently sit 13th in the Premier League with 31 points from their 26 matches. The Cherries are now eleven points clear of the relegation zone. Bournemouth earned their first Premier League win in eight matches last weekend, defeating Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor. The Cherries have not won at the Vitality Stadium since Boxing Day.
Sheffield United’s brief stint in the Premier League looks to be coming to an end. The Blades are eleven points from safety following another heavy defeat on Monday evening. Chris Wilder’s side will probably be happy to get on the road on Saturday; their last three matches at Bramall Lane have produced score lines of 0-5, 0-5 and 0-6.
The Blades have just 13 points from their 27 matches and with 72 goals conceded they are on course to break the record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season.
AFC Bournemouth v Sheffield United: head-to-head
AFC Bournemouth are unbeaten in their past three matches against Sheffield United and earned a 3-1 win at Bramall Lane in November thanks to goals from Marcus Tavernier (2) and Justin Kluivert.
The last time Sheffield United made the long trip south to the Vitality Stadium they were defeated 2-1 in the Sky Bet Championship in October 2021.
Betting tips
Not only do Saturday’s visitors have the fewest points (5) away from home in the Premier League this season, they also have the worst attack (10 goals scored) and the worst defence (30 goals conceded). Given Sheffield United’s miserable run of form you have to expect a home win on Saturday and at odds of 7/20, this looks fairly generous. Due to Sheffield United’s dismal defensive form, over 2.5 match goals is another solid betting option at 13/25.
Dominic Solanke has been the main man for AFC Bournemouth for the majority of the season and only Erling Haaland, Ollie Watkins and Mohamed Salah have bettered Solanke’s return of 14 league goals so far. However, Solanke has not scored a league goal at the Vitality Stadium in 2024. Whilst Bournemouth’s top scorer will attract plenty of support in various goalscorer markets, we’re actually leaning towards Justin Kluivert. The Dutchman scored in the reverse fixture at Bramall Lane and was also on target last weekend at Burnley. Kluivert has four goals already in the league this season and is 31/20 to score at any time on Saturday or 4/1 to score first.
Match odds
| AFC Bournemouth | Draw | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20 | 17/4 | 15/2 |
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