Sheffield United VS Southampton Match Prediction

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Sheffield United
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Southampton

Our Prediction Tip

Sheffield United will win this match.

Southampton and Sheffield United last met in the Premier League in 1994, while their last league meeting was in the Championship in 2009. They have only met once since then – the Blades winning 1-0 in the League Cup in 2014. Only Chris Basham remains with them now, however, while current Southampton striker Che Adams was a Sheffield United substitute that day.

SHFU vs SOU FC Betting Tips

Sheffield United’s decent start to the Premier League season, which they continued by coming from 2-0 down to draw with Chelsea last time out, has been encouraging for Blades fans.

Now they must maintain it, and home form will be key to that.

They lost at home to Leicester in one of their two home league games, but beat Crystal Palace before that and may consider Southampton to be on a similar level.

The Saints had their own impressive draw last weekend – holding Manchester United despite finishing the game with ten men.

Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side have improved their away form too, but too often they have failed to back up away wins consistently.

Southampton will be buoyed by their injury list shortening, but Sheffield United are in a similar position – as long as Callum Robinson and David McGoldrick shake off their knocks.

John Fleck’s return in midfield could be key too – he has been a key figure in there in recent years, complementing John Lundstram alongside him.

Sheffield United have only kept one clean sheet this season, which is something they may be looking to improve on having boasted a brilliant defensive record in the Championship last season.

Nevertheless, they have already proved they can compete this season and a win at home to Southampton will keep them well on course.

Southampton vs Sheff Utd Recommended bets with odds

With home advantage, Sheffield United start as favourites but you can still them back them at 6/4 to win with Bet365, Betfair, Betway and 888sport.

The Blades have lacked clean sheets this season, which may give some encouragement to Southampton, and both teams to score has been set at 10/11 with Bet365.

Sheffield United to win and BTTS is worth a best price of 9/2 with Bet365 and Betfair.

After opening his account last weekend, Callum Robinson – if fit – is 5/2 to score at any time with 888sport. For Southampton, Che Adams is 3/1 with 10Bet to score against his former club.

Sheffield United vs Southampton Prediction

Sheffield United have made a good start to the Premier League season and they can cement that with another home win.

Correct Score Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Southampton

Sheffield United Team News

Callum Robinson returned early from international duty due to injury, while David McGoldrick was carrying a slight knock too. Both are expected to be fit, however, and could partner each other up front. John Fleck may return in midfield in place of Luke Freeman.

Sheffield United Key Players

Callum Robinson – The striker opened his Premier League account with the first goal in the comeback against Chelsea last time out.
John Lundstram – A key figure in the promotion season in midfield and he has already made his mark in the Premier League with the winner against Crystal Palace.
Dean Henderson – The Manchester United loanee, winner of the EFL Championship Golden Glove award last season, has had to wait for his Premier League chance. Now he must seize it.

Sheffield United Team Form

Sheffield United have lost just once so far this season – a home defeat to Leicester City. They bounced back by beating Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in the Carabao Cup, however, and signed off for the international break by coming from 2-0 down to draw with Chelsea – Callum Robinson and a late own goal earning them a point.

Sheffield United Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 3-5-2

Southampton Team News

Kevin Danso is suspended after his red card against Manchester United last time out, but there is better news on the injury front. Ryan Bertrand and Michael Obafemi could be fit, while Nathan Redmond is being assessed as he recovers from an ankle injury – he may return later in the month. If Bertrand is fit, it will be a like-for-like swap with Danso.

Southampton Key Players

Shane Long – The Irish striker has opened the scoring in each of the last two matches, including his Premier League record-breaking strike against Watford.
James Ward-Prowse – Sidelined under Mark Hughes, the English midfielder has thrived under Ralph Hasenhuttl and added another goal last time out.
Angus Gunn – Alex McCarthy’s injury has given him a big chance in goal, and the English stopper needs to take it.

Southampton Team Form

After a losing start to the new season, Southampton have come back well in recent weeks. They beat ten-man Brighton 2-1 thanks to Nathan Redmond’s late winner before Michael Obafemi scored the only goal of their Carabao Cup win against Fulham. Last weekend, Jannik Vestergaard’s equaliser earned a 1-1 home draw with Manchester United.

Southampton Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-4-2

Sheffield United have proved they can compete in the Premier League this season, with Chris Wilder's newly-promoted Blades making an encouraging start to the season. This is a big chance to build on that given Southampton's away form has been an Achilles heel for some time - even though they have enjoyed a couple of wins on the road recently.
Southampton have won their last two away games - they have not won three in a row since early 2015.