Key points
Four important facts determining the result of the game:
1. Brighton favored to win with higher probabilities compared to Sheffield United.
2. Brighton has shown better recent form with more wins and a positive goal difference.
3. Sheffield United struggling defensively with a high number of goals conceded, impacting their results negatively.
4. Head-to-head records show Sheffield United having historically superior performance against Brighton.
Recent form
Sheffield United have had a tough run of form in their last 10 games, winning only 2 matches, drawing 2, and losing 6. During this period, they have scored a total of 16 goals but conceded 24, resulting in a goal difference of -8. Their recent form shows a struggle defensively, with a high number of goals conceded, negatively impacting their results. Points per game have been low, with a total of 8 points secured out of a possible 30.
Recent Results: W2 D2 L6
Additional Stats:
- Total goals scored: 16
- Total goals conceded: 24
- Goal difference: -8
- Points per game: 0.8
- Total points won: 8 out of 30
W - 2024-02-10 - Luton 1-3 Sheffield Utd (Premier League)
L - 2024-02-03 - Sheffield Utd 0-5 Aston Villa (Premier League)
L - 2024-01-30 - Crystal Palace 3-2 Sheffield Utd (Premier League)
L - 2024-01-27 - Sheffield Utd 2-5 Brighton (FA Cup)
D - 2024-01-21 - Sheffield Utd 2-2 West Ham (Premier League)
W - 2024-01-06 - Gillingham 0-4 Sheffield Utd (FA Cup)
L - 2023-12-30 - Manchester City 2-0 Sheffield Utd (Premier League)
L - 2023-12-26 - Sheffield Utd 2-3 Luton (Premier League)
D - 2023-12-22 - Aston Villa 1-1 Sheffield Utd (Premier League)
L - 2023-12-16 - Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield Utd (Premier League)
In their last 10 games, Brighton has shown decent form with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 16, resulting in a goal difference of +3. This indicates that Brighton has been relatively solid in attack but could improve defensively to secure more positive results. Their recent highlights include a 5-2 victory against Sheffield United in the FA Cup and a convincing 4-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Brighton's points per game average over this period is 1.5.
- Recent Results: W4 D3 L3
- Total Goals Scored: 19
- Total Goals Conceded: 16
- Goal Difference: +3
- Points Per Game: 1.5
L - 2024-02-10 - Tottenham 2-1 Brighton (Premier League)
W - 2024-02-03 - Brighton 4-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
L - 2024-01-30 - Luton 4-0 Brighton (Premier League)
W - 2024-01-27 - Sheffield Utd 2-5 Brighton (FA Cup)
D - 2024-01-22 - Brighton 0-0 Wolves (Premier League)
W - 2024-01-06 - Stoke City 2-4 Brighton (FA Cup)
D - 2024-01-02 - West Ham 0-0 Brighton (Premier League)
W - 2023-12-28 - Brighton 4-2 Tottenham (Premier League)
D - 2023-12-21 - Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton (Premier League)
L - 2023-12-17 - Arsenal 2-0 Brighton (Premier League)
Recent home/away form
Sheffield United's recent home form has been poor, with a string of defeats and only one win in their last six games. They have scored 7 goals and conceded 17 during this period, resulting in a negative goal difference. Their goal per game average is around 1.17, while they concede around 2.83 goals per game. They have accumulated just 1 point per game on average from their recent matches at home, with a total of 4 points won out of a possible 18.
Recent results: W1 D1 L4
- Total goals scored: 7
- Total goals conceded: 17
- Goal difference: -10
- Goals per game: 1.17
- Goals conceded per game: 2.83
- Points per game: 1
L - 2024-02-03 - Sheffield Utd 0-5 Aston Villa (Premier League)
L - 2024-01-27 - Sheffield Utd 2-5 Brighton (FA Cup)
D - 2024-01-21 - Sheffield Utd 2-2 West Ham (Premier League)
L - 2023-12-26 - Sheffield Utd 2-3 Luton (Premier League)
W - 2023-12-09 - Sheffield Utd 1-0 Brentford (Premier League)
L - 2023-12-06 - Sheffield Utd 0-2 Liverpool (Premier League)
Brighton's recent away form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. They have scored a total of 11 goals and conceded 11 goals, resulting in a goal difference of 0. Their goals per game average is 1.83. Despite their mixed results, Brighton have shown their attacking strength by scoring 5 goals in a single game. However, their defense has also been vulnerable, conceding 4 goals in another match. Overall, Brighton have been able to secure points on the road but need to improve defensively to be more consistent in their away performances.
Stats:
- Recent results: W2 D2 L2
- Total goals scored: 11
- Total goals conceded: 11
- Goal difference: 0
- Goals per game average: 1.83
L - 2024-02-10 - Tottenham 2-1 Brighton (Premier League)
L - 2024-01-30 - Luton 4-0 Brighton (Premier League)
W - 2024-01-27 - Sheffield Utd 2-5 Brighton (FA Cup)
W - 2024-01-06 - Stoke City 2-4 Brighton (FA Cup)
D - 2024-01-02 - West Ham 0-0 Brighton (Premier League)
D - 2023-12-21 - Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton (Premier League)
Head-to-head
In the head-to-head statistics between Sheffield United and Brighton, the records indicate the following:
- Sheffield United has won 6 direct matches, while Brighton won 1 match.
- There have been 4 draws in the history of these matches.
- Sheffield United has scored a total of 26 goals, with an average of 0.90 goals per match.
- Brighton has scored a total of 17 goals, with an average of 0.91 goals per match.
- In the most recent statistics from 2024, Sheffield United has a record of 2 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss from their last 6 matches against Brighton.
- Brighton has a record of 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches against Sheffield United.
- Sheffield United has 54.5% Over 2.5 matches and 82.8% Over 1.5 matches.
- Brighton has 55.2% Over 2.5 matches and 82.8% Over 1.5 matches.
- In the last 2 matches between the teams, both teams did not score each other, indicating no BTTS (Both Teams To Score) in those games.
- Sheffield United's most recent form shows 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in the last 7 matches.
- Brighton's most recent form reflects 4 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss over the last 6 matches.
Please note that these statistics are not limited to the date provided in your search query (Feb 18, 2024), and I have provided the most recent data I could find from your sources.