Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
7.00
|
5.25
|
1.40
|
| Prob. |
14.3%
|
19%
|
71.4%
|
Key points
• Sheffield United is in poor recent form, sitting in 20th position in the league with 15 points from 30 games.
• Sheffield United has struggled defensively, conceding 20 goals in their last six matches at an average of 3.33 goals per game.
• Chelsea is on an impressive six-game unbeaten run, with four wins and two draws.
• Chelsea has been scoring well, with 18 goals in their last six games at an average of 3 goals per game.
• Both teams have a history of high-scoring matches, with Sheffield United's games averaging 4.33 total goals and Chelsea's averaging over 2.5 goals in their recent away matches.
• Chelsea has a dominant historical record against Sheffield United, with four wins out of six meetings and a better overall goal-scoring record.
Current streaks
Sheffield United
0
6
1
0
0
11
Chelsea
1
0
0
6
0
12
Recent form
Sheffield United
Sheffield United's recent form has been poor, with the team currently sitting in 20th position in the league table, having collected just 15 points from 30 games. In their last six matches, they have suffered a run of four consecutive defeats, followed by two draws and another loss. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 20 goals in these six games, an average of 3.33 goals per game. This includes two particularly high-scoring losses, a 6-0 defeat to Arsenal and a 5-0 loss to Brighton. On the attacking front, Sheffield United have managed to score just six goals in the same period, averaging one goal per game. The total goals average in their matches is high at 4.33, with 83% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals, indicating that their matches have been entertaining for neutral fans, but not for their supporters.
Chelsea
Chelsea's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently on a six-game unbeaten run, which includes four wins and two draws. During this period, Chelsea has been involved in several high-scoring matches, with all six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net. The team has scored an impressive 18 goals in their last six games, averaging 3 goals per game, while conceding 13 goals at a rate of 2.17 per game. Despite their attacking prowess, Chelsea has struggled to keep clean sheets, with their defense conceding in every match during this run. The most notable result was their thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Sheffield United
LLLDDL
W0 D2 L4
6
1
20
3.3
-14
0
4.33
50%
17%
83%
Chelsea
WDWWDW
W4 D2 L0
18
3
13
2.2
+5
0
5.17
100%
0%
100%
Recent home/away form
Sheffield United
Sheffield United's recent home form has been poor, with the team currently sitting in 20th position in the league and having only managed to secure 15 points from 30 games. In their last six home matches, they have suffered a run of four consecutive defeats, including three particularly high-scoring losses against Arsenal (0-6), Brighton (0-5), and Aston Villa (0-5). The Blades have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 4.33 goals per game during this period, while only scoring 1.17 goals per game themselves. Notably, all six of their recent home games have seen over 2.5 goals scored, highlighting the team's defensive vulnerabilities and the likelihood of high-scoring encounters at Bramall Lane.
Chelsea
Chelsea's recent away form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. While they haven't had any runs of wins or defeats longer than two, their high-scoring 4-1 defeat against Liverpool stands out as a particularly notable result. The team has been involved in several goal-filled matches, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures. However, their overall performance has been inconsistent, as reflected by their 12th position in the league table and their goal difference of zero in the last six away games.
Sheffield United
DLLLLD
W0 D2 L4
7
1.2
26
4.3
-19
0
5.5
50%
0%
100%
Chelsea
LLWWDD
W2 D2 L2
10
1.7
10
1.7
0
0
3.33
83%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Sheffield United and Chelsea indicate that of their six meetings, Sheffield United has won one time while Chelsea has won four times, with one fixture ending in a draw. Additionally, historical data suggests that Chelsea has a superior performance in terms of goals scored and win percentage.
Here's a summary of the key points from the provided sources:
* Sheffield United:
* Wins: 1
* Draws: 1 (16% of matches)
* Chelsea:
* Wins: 4 (67% of matches)
* Goals Scored Average: +71% better than Sheffield United.
In the broader historical context, including more extensive data from previous seasons:
* Sheffield United wins: 39
* Draws: 28
* Chelsea wins: 76
* Highest aggregate score in one match: 6 goals.
Please note that these statistics are subject to change with each new encounter between the two teams.