Sheffield United vs Chelsea predictions: Another thriller on the cards for Blues
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- Chelsea have seen both teams score in 11 of their last 12 games
- Sheffield United have lost 21 of their 30 league games this season
- Recommended bet: Chelsea to win and both teams to score
Chelsea’s incredible comeback against Manchester United could be vital for Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine’s celebrations at full-time suggested some slight relief in a pressure-filled season, with his team moving in the right direction.
The Blues have the perfect chance to build on that this weekend when they head to the Premier League’s bottom club Sheffield United.
Team news
Sheffield United have a lengthy injury list which is not helping their survival hopes. They could be without as many as eight players for this clash, although they’re hopeful that forward Cameron Archer can return to fitness in time to play some part.
The impact of Noni Madueke off the bench in Thursday’s win could earn him a spot in Chelsea’s starting lineup. The Blues are hoping to have Ben Chilwell back for this one after illness kept him out of the United game.
The stats
Sheffield United have lost 10 of their 15 home games this season and they have conceded 24 times across their last five at Bramall Lane.
Chelsea have conceded in their last 13 away games, while the Blades have seen both teams score in each of their previous three matches.
Sheff Utd have scored 15 times in 15 home matches this term.
These two sides have conceded a combined 130 goals in the league alone during 2023-24.
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Prediction
Chelsea are heavy favourites to continue a six-game unbeaten run in the Premier League, with Pochettino’s side starting to make some strides forward. The Blues entered the weekend just a point shy of the top eight, so Europe is still in play for them.
Sheffield United are 10 points adrift of a Nottingham Forest side who have been handed a points deduction, so their survival chances look slim. Their recent home games have not suggested this team can put a run together, as they have conceded 24 times.
That run has seen Sheffield United concede five times on four occasions, while they have the league’s worst defensive record by some distance with 80 goals against them this term. Chris Wilder’s side have also lost 21 times in 30 matches, suffering 10 defeats in 15 at home.
Chelsea are well-placed for a victory, but they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 consecutive away trips. The Blues have conceded twice or more in their last six matches and with Sheffield United seeing both teams score in their last three, they should get a goal.
Look to Chelsea to win and concede with little sign of their defensive issues clearing up any time soon.
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