Sheffield United vs Blackpool
30th October 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 1302 GMT, Friday 29 October
Slavisa Jokanovic’s Sheffield United and Neil Critchley’s Blackpool meet at Bramall Lane in the EFL Championship this Saturday. Pool have been in outstanding form of late, while the Blades are slowly but surely turning things around. Blackpool are three points above Sheffield United in the Championship table, but the home team are the odds-on favourites to get the win. Keep reading for the latest betting prices and best predictions.
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Sheffield United Preview – Can the Blades build on Barnsley win?
Sheffield United made a poor start to life back in the Championship after suffering relegation from the Premier League, failing to win any of their opening five league matches (two draws, three defeats).
However, the Blades then went on a five-game unbeaten streak – winning three and drawing two – to fire themselves up the league table. Inconsistency has struck again, though, as United have lost three and won two of their following five.
Sheffield United picked up a welcome win at Oakwell last weekend, with Lys Mousset (2) and Ben Osborn on target in the 3-2 success. Can Slavisa Jokanovic’s boys follow that up with three points from this one? Sheffield United are the bookies’ favourites at 4/7.
Blackpool Preview – Will the Seasiders’ fine form continue?
Blackpool won the EFL League One play-offs last term to book their place back in the second tier. Neil Critchley’s men struggled at the start, winning only one of their opening seven games, losing four times along the way.
However, the Tangerines have been one of the form sides in the Championship since then, winning five, drawing one and losing one of their past seven. They have gone from relegation fodder to having one eye on the play-offs. After a 2-1 loss at Nottingham Forest, Pool have bounced back with wins over Reading and Preston North End.
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Blackpool have been on a stunning run of late, and Critchley and his men will fancy their chances of winning anywhere right now. The away victory here is generously priced at 5/1.
Sheffield United vs Blackpool Betting Advice
These two clubs last met in League One during the 2015-16 season. The teams drew 0-0 at Bloomfield Road, but the Blades picked up a 2-0 victory at Bramall Lane. Billy Sharp opened the scoring on the hour mark, with Marc McNulty doubling United’s advantage 12 minutes later.
Sheffield United have had the better of Blackpool in recent meetings, with the Seasiders winning only one of the previous nine.
Key Facts – Sheffield United vs Blackpool Betting Tip
- Sheffield United have won four and lost three of their last seven league games
- Blackpool have picked up six wins from their last nine in the Championship
- It was a League One fixture when these two last met
In-form Blackpool will no doubt make Sheffield United work for their victory on Saturday, but we are backing the Blades to get the job done in front of their home supporters. Put some money on the hosts to win by one goal at 11/4.
Lys Mousset was on fire at Oakwell last weekend, bagging a brace to help his side to a 3-2 win. The Frenchman was also on target in the recent 2-1 victory over Stoke City. Back Mousset to open the scoring in this one at 9/2.
The best betting odds for Sheffield United vs Blackpool
Sheffield United to win: 4/7 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Blackpool to win: 5/1 at Bet365
