Luton Town vs Sheffield United
28th August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win by One Goal
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Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1214 GMT, Friday 27 August
Luton Town and Sheffield United meet at Kenilworth Road in the EFL Championship this Saturday. After last weekend’s humbling home defeat to Birmingham City, can the Hatters bounce back in this one? As for the Blades, they will be desperate to pick up their first Championship win of the season. Even though they have taken just one point from a possible 12, Sheffield United are the favourites in this one. Check out our betting tips and predictions.
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Luton Town Preview – Can the Hatters restore some pride?
Nathan Jones’ Luton Town started their season in fine style, beating Peterborough United 3-0 at home. After a narrow 3-2 loss at West Bromwich Albion in game two, the Hatters returned to winning ways with an impressive 1-0 away win at Barnsley.
However, Luton were brought back down to earth with an almighty bang last weekend. Town, usually so tough to beat at home, were hammered 5-0 by Lee Bowyer’s Birmingham.
Jones’ troops were uncharacteristically poor in last weekend’s heavy home loss. Luton will be eager to restore some pride in front of their home supporters and pick up a positive result from this one. The Luton win is priced at 15/8, while the draw is currently available at 11/5.
Sheffield United Preview – Will the Blades pick up their first win?
Slavisa Jokanovic has won promotion to the Premier League with Watford and Fulham and was brought to Bramall Lane to do the same for Sheffield United. However, they have made a woeful start, taking a single point from four league games.
The Blades kicked off their season with a 1-0 home loss to Birmingham on the opening weekend. They then drew 0-0 at Swansea City on matchday two. United were poor at West Brom in game three, crashing to a 4-0 defeat. Jokanovic’s side then conceded in injury time to lose 2-1 at home to Huddersfield Town last weekend.
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Sheffield United, who finished rock bottom of the Premier League last term, find themselves in 23rd place in the Championship table after four games played. United must pick up a league win sooner rather than later – will Saturday be the day?
Luton Town vs Sheffield United Betting Advice
These two sides have not met since the 2005-06 Championship season. Back then, Sheffield United picked up four points from the two meetings. Before a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road, the Blades won 4-0 at Bramall Lane, with Phil Jagielka (2), Chris Morgan and Vincent Pericard getting the goals.
Key Facts – Luton Town vs Sheffield United Betting Tip
- Luton’s last win over Sheffield United came in January 1996
- The Hatters lost 5-0 at home last time out
- The Blades have drawn one and lost three of their opening four league matches
With Luton being thumped at home last time out, while the Blades look to recover from a poor start, both sides could do with the points at Kenilworth Road. This could be close on the scoreline, but we can see Sheffield United nicking it. You can get 3/1 for United to win by one goal.
Sheffield United have scored just three league and cup goals this term, with Billy Sharp scoring two of those. The veteran striker has been the bright spark so far, and Sharp is priced at 6/1 to open the scoring in Luton this weekend.
The best betting odds for Luton Town vs Sheffield United
Luton Town to win: 15/8 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Sheffield United to win: 31/20 at Bet365
