Manchester United v Sheffield United: Match Preview & Odds
Manchester United host Sheffield United on Wednesday evening in one of four Premier League fixtures taking place across the evening
Manchester United host Sheffield United on Wednesday evening in one of four Premier League fixtures taking place across the evening. Ahead of this key fixture at Old Trafford, here at betting.bet you can find today’s football betting odds and free bet offers from our partners at BetVictor.
Form
Manchester United reached a second successive FA Cup final at the weekend but not without receiving an almighty scare beforehand. The Red Devils let a three-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 against Coventry City at Wembley Stadium, eventually winning via a penalty shootout.
In the Premier League, Manchester United are winless in four matches, drawing three and losing a seven-goal thriller to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Erik ten Hag’s side are 7th in the Premier League but are now 16 points adrift of the top four.
Sheffield United’s slim hopes of avoiding the drop were handed a major blow last weekend as The Blades lost 4-1 at home to Burnley on Saturday. Sheffield United’s disappointing campaign sees them ten points from safety with just 16 points from 33 matches.
Manchester United v Sheffield United: Head-to-Head
Manchester United have an excellent recent record against Wednesday’s visitors. The Red Devils have lost just one of their twelve matches in all competitions against Sheffield United. The reverse fixture at Bramall Lane in October ended 2-1 in Manchester United’s favour with Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot scoring either side of an Ollie McBurnie penalty. Sheffield United did win on their last visit to Old Trafford, a 2-1 win in January 2021.
Betting Tips
Manchester United’s injury problems in defence has seen them struggle to keep clean sheets recently. Both teams have scored in Manchester United’s last six matches whilst their past four have produced an average of five goals per game. In addition to this, Sheffield United boast the division’s worst defensive record and are on course to hit 100 goals conceded in the Premier League this season. Both teams to score and over 3.5 match goals will both prove popular options at 4/7 and 19/20 respectively.
Bruno Fernandes has scored in four straight matches for Manchester United and scored both of his side’s goals in the 2-2 draw at AFC Bournemouth in their most recent league game. The Manchester United captain will fancy his chances of extending his personal goal scoring streak to five games against a side that has shipped at least two goals in seven straight matches. Here are just some of the Bruno Fernandes-related markets to consider on Wednesday evening.
Bruno Fernandes Goalscorer Specials | Odds |
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To score at any time | 7/5 |
First goalscorer | 5/1 |
Last goalscorer | 5/1 |
To score 2 or more | 8/1 |
To score a hat-trick | 40/1 |
Score in both halves | 12/1 |
Match Odds
Manchester United | Draw | Sheffield United |
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1/3 | 9/2 | 15/2 |