Sheff United v Gillingham Betting Tips: 1 AH-1, 2017-01-21

Sheffield United can cover line against poor Gillingham

League One/Two Tips

SHEFFIELD UNITED v GILLINGHAM

Saturday 21st January 2017 – Kickoff: 1500hrs

Football – England – League One Betting Tips

Sheffield United’s impressive six-match winning streak recently came to an abrupt end last weekend when they were handed a heavy 4-1 defeat away at bottom half outfit Walsall, but nevertheless, The Blades will be confident of bouncing back at Bramall Lane here today.

That defeat at Walsall narrowed the margin at the top of League One to just one point over second placed Scunthorpe United, but Sheffield United have won their last three matches on the trot on home turf with wins over Swindon Town 4-0, Oldham Athletic 2-0 and Northampton Town 1-0 amidst an overall record of  10-1-2  21/8.

The Blades’ success so far this season has been built upon a solid defensive unit which has kept a total of seven clean sheets to date and they’ll be looking for another shut-out here. Striker Billy Sharp (17 goals) is the main danger up front for the hosts.

Visitors Gillingham find themselves in a bottom half position of 17th place in League One, and having suffered three league defeats on the trot, The Gills look to have their work cut out for them when they make their way up north for this afternoon’s clash with the league leaders,

Defeats against Millwall, Oxford United and Oldham Athletic suggest they will struggle at Sheffield United today, as well as possessing a rather weak looking away record of  3-2-9  16/29. Gillingham also hold an ordinary record away at top half opposition so far in this season’s League One with stats of  1-1-4  5/15 and have failed to score in 3 of these match-ups.

Pick: Sheffield United AH-1 @ 1.60 Bet Victor