Premier League Preview: Man City vs Sheffield United Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Dec 30)
- Man City moved back into the top four with a midweek win at Everton
- Sheffield United beaten by Luton in a basement battle on Boxing Day
Man City returned from the Club World Cup in excellent form, bouncing back to winning ways with a straightforward success on the road against Everton. The reigning champions will be heavily favored in the betting to continue that winning sequence on Saturday when they play host to Sheffield United.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m ET
- Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man City | |
| Draw | |
| Sheffield United |
Match Preview
Man City’s full attention will be on the title race after winning the Club World Cup, beginning with a showdown against Sheffield United on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side got back on track in the league on their return to action when landing a 3-1 success on the road against Everton. That success leaves them fourth in the standings, but they are just five points off the top with a game in hand.
It has been a miserable Christmas period for Sheffield United, as they have lost ground on teams in the race to avoid the drop. The Blades have lost two of their last three matches, and they are now seven points from safety. It looks set to be a difficult challenge for the Blades, as they are the side with the worst defensive record in the Premier League at this stage.
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City boasts a formidable record in this fixture, as they have never lost a Premier League fixture against the Blades. That includes victories in each of the previous six meetings between the sides. Sheffield United have taken just three points from a possible 33 against City in the Premier League era. The Blades have also failed to score in their last five away matches against City in the Premier League.
However, the trends highlight that it could be a low-scoring clash between these sides. There have been just 14 goals scored across the eleven matches between these sides, meaning an average of 1.3 per game. Only one other fixture in the Premier League era has produced a lower goals per game average.
Man City vs Sheffield United Prediction
City look incredibly difficult to overlook this weekend. We fully expect the reigning champions to easily take maximum points at the Etihad, and the best value could come on the spread this weekend.
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