G. Hamer
J. Murphy
A. Gordon
H. Barnes
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.22
|
7.00
|
11.00
|
| Prob. |
82%
|
14.3%
|
9.1%
|
Key points
• Newcastle is in 6th position with 50 points, having won 3, drawn 1, and lost 2 in their last 6 matches.
• Sheffield United is at the bottom with 16 points, suffering 4 consecutive defeats, conceding on average 3 goals per game.
• Newcastle has impressive home form, scoring 3 goals per game on average, with majority seeing over 2.5 goals.
• Sheffield United struggles away, losing 4 of the last 6 matches, conceding 2.17 goals per game on average.
• In head-to-head matches, Newcastle has historically won 7, Sheffield United 2, with Newcastle having better average goals and form.
• Odds heavily favor Newcastle with 82% chance of a win.
Current streaks
Newcastle
0
1
1
0
0
1
Sheffield United
0
10
3
0
0
15
Recent form
Newcastle
Newcastle's recent form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. They had a notable run of two consecutive wins against Tottenham Hotspur (4-0) and Fulham (1-0) before their most recent defeat to Crystal Palace. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the thrilling 4-3 victory over West Ham and the impressive 4-0 win against Tottenham. Despite their inconsistent results, Newcastle has managed to maintain a decent goal difference and currently sits in 6th position in the league table with 50 points from 32 games.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United finds themselves in a challenging position, currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table with just 16 points from 33 games. Their recent form has been poor, with a run of four consecutive defeats following two draws. The Blades have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding an average of 3 goals per game over their last 6 matches. High-scoring encounters have been a common theme, with 83% of these games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. Notably, their recent 4-2 loss to Manchester United and a 4-1 defeat to Burnley stand out as particularly disappointing results for Sheffield United.
Newcastle
LWDWWL
W3 D1 L2
10
1.7
8
1.3
+2
2
3
33%
67%
33%
Sheffield United
DLDLLL
W0 D2 L4
9
1.5
18
3
-9
0
4.5
83%
17%
83%
Recent home/away form
Newcastle
Newcastle's home form has been impressive in their recent games, with a run of three consecutive wins before drawing their last two matches. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, particularly the thrilling 4-4 draw against Luton and the 4-3 victory over West Ham. Newcastle's attacking prowess is evident, scoring an average of 3 goals per game in their last six home fixtures. However, their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. The Magpies have managed to keep two clean sheets in this period, but the majority of their games (83%) have seen over 2.5 goals scored, indicating an entertaining brand of football for the home fans.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United's recent away form has been poor, with the team currently on a run of three consecutive defeats. They have lost four of their last six away matches, with their only win coming against Luton in early February. The Blades have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably their 4-2 defeat against Manchester United and a 3-1 loss to Liverpool. Sheffield United have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six away fixtures. With the team sitting in 20th position in the league and having collected just 16 points from 33 games, their away form has been a significant contributor to their overall struggles this season.
Newcastle
DDWWDW
W3 D3 L0
18
3
10
1.7
+8
2
4.67
67%
17%
83%
Sheffield United
WLDLLL
W1 D1 L4
8
1.3
13
2.2
-5
0
3.5
67%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Newcastle United and Sheffield United indicate the following:
- Newcastle United has won 7 direct matches, while Sheffield United has won 2 matches in their history.
- There has been 1 draw in their overall meetings.
- In the last 6 matches, Newcastle United won 3, drew 0, and lost 3, with an average of 2.50 goals per game.
- Sheffield United, in their last 6 matches, won 1, drew 0, and lost 5, with an average of 1.17 goals per game.
- Overall, Newcastle United has an average of 1.98 goals per match, with 21 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses in 44 matches.
- Sheffield United has an average of 0.94 goals per match, with 6 wins, 6 draws, and 23 losses in 35 matches.
Additionally, Sheffield United lost all recent 3 home matches in the league streak, and their average home goals per match is 1.1, while Newcastle United's average away goals per match is 1.1.
The head-to-head records from 11v11 show that Newcastle United has won 50 games, drawn 29, and lost 50 against Sheffield United.