Sheffield United vs Huddersfield Town
21st August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/2 odds taken 1232 GMT, Friday 20 August
Yorkshire sides Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town lock horns at Bramall Lane this Saturday afternoon in EFL Championship action. Slavisa Jokanovic’s men are the only team left in the second tier yet to score a league goal this season. With the pressure already started to mount on the Sheffield United boss, only three points will do in this one. Despite their poor form, the hosts are the clear favourites.
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Sheffield United Preview – Will the Blades finally score a goal?
After falling from the Premier League last season, Sheffield United were one of the promotion favourites before a ball was kicked. Slavisa Jokanovic, who took Watford and Fulham up, was appointed new boss in the close season.
However, to say that Sheffield United have made a poor start would be an understatement. The Blades finished rock bottom of the Premier League last term, and they are currently sitting in 22nd place in the Championship. United are the only team in the second tier yet to score a goal.
After opening up with a 1-0 home reverse to Birmingham City, Sheffield United drew 0-0 at Swansea City in game two. However, they were woeful on Wednesday, crashing to a heavy 4-0 defeat to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. Jokanovic will be desperate for all three points from this one.
Huddersfield Town Preview – Can the Terriers cause an upset on the road?
Huddersfield Town have had a mixed bag of results at the start of their season. They kicked off before most clubs, beating Sheffield Wednesday on penalties in the EFL Cup on 1st August. A week later, Huddersfield drew 1-1 at Derby County in their Championship opener.
On matchday two, Carlos Corberan and his troops fell to humbling home defeat to Fulham. Marco Silva’s side ran riot at the John Smith’s Stadium, returning to west London with a thumping 5-1 victory.
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Huddersfield dusted themselves down and secured their first league win of the season on Tuesday. It could have gone either way against struggling Preston North End, but a Sepp van den Berg own goal gave the Lilywhites the points. They are priced at 5/1 to win this one.
Sheffield United vs Huddersfield Town Betting Advice
This will be the first meeting between the Yorkshire clubs since the 2012 EFL League One play-off final. Huddersfield won a memorable penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium to gain promotion to the Championship. In the regular season, the Blades beat the Terriers 1-0 away but were heavily beaten 3-0 at home.
Key Facts – Sheffield United vs Huddersfield Town Betting Tip
- Sheffield United have yet to score a league goal this term
- Huddersfield picked up their first league victory last time out
- This will be the first meeting between the clubs for nine years
After failing to score and taking just one point thus far, Sheffield United really need the points here. Also, Jokanovic will be demanding a response from Wednesday’s shocking performance at The Hawthorns. We can see the Blades nicking this one – there is good value in the home win by one goal at 5/2.
Rhian Brewster has scored United’s only goal this season – in a 1-0 League Cup win over Carlisle United. Brewster is priced at 11/8 to score anytime here.
The best betting odds for Sheffield United vs Huddersfield Town
Sheffield United to win: 4/7 at Bet365
Draw: 14/5 at Bet365
Huddersfield Town to win: 5/1 at Bet365
