Aston Villa VS Sheffield United Match Prediction

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Aston Villa
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Sheffield United

Our Prediction Tip

Aston Villa will win this match.

John Fleck scored two second-half goals in a 2-0 win at Bramall Lane in December, but the most recent fixture between these two teams – the first match back after the season was paused – proved a controversial one. Sheffield United had a goal disallowed when goal-line technology failed them, and the match ended goalless. The Blades never truly seemed to recover. Here are the results of the last five matches:

Jun 17, 2019: Aston Villa 0-0 Sheffield United
Dec 14, 2019: Sheffield United2-0Aston Villa
Feb 08, 2019: Aston Villa3-3Sheffield United
Sep 01, 2018: Sheffield United4-1Aston Villa
Jan 30, 2018: Sheffield United 0-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Betting Tips

Sheffield United need to avoid second season syndrome as they prepare to take on Aston Villa in their second game of the season.

Aston Villa have not started their league season yet, but Jack Grealish and Ollie Watkins scored against Burton in the Carabao Cup in mid-week to ensuring a winning start to 2020-21.

Adding Watkins to the squad could be key for Villa last season after they failed to impress in front of goal last season.

They come up against a Sheffield United team who have already lost 2-0 to Wolves and been dumped out of the Carabao Cup on penalties.

Chris Wilder’s side exceeded expectations last season, but their campaign ended in losing form and they need to arrest their slide early in this season.

Villa, however, have a big chance to improve on their own poor season last time out and Dean Smith’s side need to seize this opportunity.

If Ollie Watkins is in goalscoring form, it could make a big difference.

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Recommended bets with odds

Aston Villa are a best price of 17/10 with Bet365 and Betway to beat Sheffield United, making them narrow favourites.

Sheffield United lack goals and do not concede many, so you can bet against both teams to score at 10/11 with Bet365 and 888sport.

Under 2.5 goals will return 4/6 with Bet365.

After scoring in mid-week in the Carabao Cup, Ollie Watkins is a best price of 21/10 with Bet365 and 888sport to score at any time.

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Prediction

Aston Villa look a stronger team than last season, just with a couple of good additions, and they can beat a Sheffield United side in poor form overall.

Correct Score Prediction: Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield United

Aston Villa Team News

Big-money signing Ollie Watkins will lead the line, while Emiliano Martinez could make his Villa debut in goal and Matty Cash is set to feature too. Bertrand Traore has also signed, but Villa have not revealed if his transfer was cleared in time to feature.

Aston Villa Key Players

Ollie Watkins – Wasted no time getting off the mark for his new club, scoring in the Carabao Cup win against Burton Albion in mid-week.
Emiliano Martinez – Impressed in goal for Arsenal last season and could prove a big signing between the sticks for Villa this season.
Jack Grealish – So key to Villa’s survival last season, keeping hold of Grealish is as good as any of their new signings for Villa.

Aston Villa Team Form

Aston Villa were not in action on the opening day of the season, but ensured a winning start to the new season when Ollie Watkins, Jack Grealish and Keinan Davis scored in a 3-1 win away to Burton Albion.

Aston Villa Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 4-3-3

Sheffield United Team News

 Lys Mousset is out injured is out after a minor operation, while Simon Moore is injured too.

Sheffield United Key Players

David McGoldrick – Scored the opening goal in the week away to Burnley and looked good in front of goal after belatedly getting off the mark last season.
John Lundstram – Impressed last season, where he proved a popular Fantasy Football pick and typified Sheffield United’s solidity.
Aaron Ramsdale – A key signing after Dean Henderson’s return to Manchester United, who was so vital in goal for the Blades last season.

Sheffield United Team Form

Sheffield United could not last the pace last season, losing their last three games, and they have lost twice this season already. They lost 2-0 to Wolves last time out and then lost on penalties to Burnley after a 1-1 draw in the Carabao Cup. David McGoldrick had scored their goal.

Sheffield United Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 3-5-2

Sheffield United's stunning season had won them plenty of admirers before the Premier League was paused and the Blades will be keen to pick up where they left off against an Aston Villa team struggling at the wrong end of the table.
Sheffield United have lost just three of their last 16 matches, and all three of those defeats were against the top two teams, Manchester City and Liverpool.