Premier League Preview: Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Dec 22)
- Aston Villa could move to the top of the Premier League standings on Friday
- Sheffield United chasing a second league win in three matches
A fanatic atmosphere will be in store at Villa Park on Friday, as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa could move to the summit of the Premier League standings before Christmas. Villa will be the clear favorites to claim victory in this home match against Sheffield United.
How To Watch
- When: Friday, December 22, 2023, at 3:00 p.m ET
- Where: Villa Park, Birmingham
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Aston Villa | |
| Draw | |
| Sheffield United |
Match Preview
A stunning first half to the Premier League season has put Aston Villa well in the mix for a Champions League spot this term. They come into the latest round of matches in the top flight sitting third in the standings, and they could potentially sit top of the standings on Christmas Day.
Unai Emery’s side boasts an excellent home record, evidenced by recent wins over Man City and Arsenal. Their winning run was maintained over the weekend, as they came back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 success at Brentford. Ollie Watkins was among the scorers against his former side in London.
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Sheffield United will be the outsiders in the betting to claim victory on the road against Aston Villa. The Blades have won just twice in 17 matches so far this term, and they have suffered a joint-high of 13 defeats already in 2023-24. Sheffield United couldn’t build on their recent win over Brentford last weekend after they were edged out at Stamford Bridge by Chelsea.
United never looked to trouble the Blues in that fixture, as they mustered just a single shot on target in 90 minutes. The Blades have won two of their last four Premier League matches against the Villa, with their only defeat coming in the form of a 1-0 success at Villa Park in September 2020.
Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Prediction
Villa will be the clear favorites to land maximum points in this fixture, and we find it challenging to overlook their clear claims. Therefore, we will be siding with the home side on Friday.
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