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Leicester vs Sheffield Utd Prediction & Betting tips
Leicester City at home against Sheffield United is a pairing that has never existed in the Premier League. The last time these two clubs faced each other in the highest English league in Leicester was in February 1976. In 2020 they both fight for the qualification for the European Cup and urgently need points in a direct duel.
In the Premier League classification, Leicester is in fourth place, which is just enough for participation in the premier class. Manchester United, however, are tied behind with a goal difference that is only three goals weaker. The decision in favor of Manchester City, whose participation in the European Cup is now guaranteed, was a blow to the Foxes.
It would have been easier for Sheffield too, City would have been left out, but the blades still have every opportunity to enter the European Cup for the first time. Given the table, it is difficult to predict the outcome of the game between Leicester and Sheffield United.
In terms of shape, however, the blades are much better. The newcomer currently defeats almost all teams that are in the top third of the classification. Therefore, a success of the guests would not be a surprise and it could be worthwhile to think about a tip on good odds for an away win between Leicester and Sheffield United.
Leicester:
Is there a curse on Thursday for the Foxes? Since 1985, Leicester City has not won a first division game on this weekday. In the final sprint for the Champions League, this negative series must be ended if the Brendan Rodgers team does not want to fall behind the competition.
However, the current form of the Foxes is not exactly encouraging, because there have been only two wins from the last eleven games in the Premier League. After all, the Brendan Rodgers team have not conceded a goal in three games at home, whereby the opponents all came from the lower range of the classification.
Nevertheless, this is an indication of why the bookmakers between Leicester and Sheffield United tested by the betting base offer lower odds of a home win. The 1-4 defeat in Bournemouth last Sunday speaks against it. Jamie Vardy had given his team the lead, but after being sent off for Caglar Söyüncü, the foxes completely lost the thread.
Roy Bennett should move into the starting XI. Due to injury, Leicester will only have to do without the Portuguese Ricardo Pereira. After the negative performance in Bournemouth, there should be a bigger rotation.
Sheffield United:
Jürgen Klopp is the favorite for the “Coach of the Year” title in the Premier League. However, more and more experts are now speaking up and voting in favor of Chris Wilder. The Blades coach has already had an outstanding season with the promoted team and, after Ipswich Town in the 2000/01 season, is the best promoted player of all time in the Premier League.
Next on the agenda is to be the club’s first team to qualify for the European Cup. The current form is very optimistic as Sheffield has taken ten points from the last four games, beating Tottenham, Wolverhampton and Chelsea. Against this background, it shows between Leicester and Sheffield that the prognosis for the winner may well go in the direction of the guests.
The odds comparison of the betting base did not exist before the match against Chelsea on Saturday, but the Blades sent the Blues home with a smooth 3-0 win at Bramall Lane. David McGoldrick was the man of the match with two goals. Oliver McBurnie was responsible for the third goal.
With the great shape of the last games, the desire for international honor has grown in addition to self-confidence.
Another reason for this is that Chris Wilder has all options in terms of personnel. Sheffield United can start with the desired formation. That doesn’t speak against the blades.
Leicester vs Sheffield Utd head to head matches
24.08.19 PL Sheffield Utd Leicester 1 : 2
16.02.18 FAC Leicester Sheffield Utd 1 : 0
22.08.17 EFL Sheffield Utd Leicester 1 : 4
01.02.11 CHA Sheffield Utd Leicester 0 : 1
10.11.10 CHA Leicester Sheffield Utd 2 : 2