Sheffield United vs Peterborough United
11th September 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
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Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1315 GMT, Friday 10 September
Slavisa Jokanovic’s Sheffield United will be desperate for their first EFL Championship win of the season when they welcome Peterborough United to Bramall Lane this Saturday. The Blades, who finished bottom of the Premier League last term, are one of three clubs in the Championship yet to win a game. Nevertheless, Sheffield United are the odds-on favourites to get the points in this one. Check out the latest betting odds and tips.
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Sheffield United Preview – Will the Blades finally get a win?
Despite their squad still being glittered with Premier League talent, Sheffield United have made a miserable start to their season, failing to win any of their opening five Championship matches. As a result, the Sheffield club are down in 23rd place at present.
After a 1-0 home loss to Birmingham City on the opening weekend, United managed to pick up a 0-0 draw with Swansea City on matchday two. However, they followed that up with a heavy 4-0 loss at West Bromwich Albion. The Blades’ misery was compounded when they conceded in injury time to lose 2-1 at home to Huddersfield Town.
Sheffield United battled hard to earn a point at Luton Town before the international break, which they will be desperate to build on this weekend. The bookies have the home win priced at 4/6.
Peterborough United Preview – Can Posh avoid a third consecutive Championship defeat?
Peterborough United are back in the Championship after finishing runners-up to Hull City in EFL League One last term. It has been tough so far, with three of their opening five fixtures ending in defeat.
After a 3-0 loss at Luton, Peterborough scored two injury-time goals to beat Derby County at the Weston Homes Stadium in game two. However, they let a 2-0 lead slip to draw 2-2 with Cardiff City and have suffered back-to-back defeats to Preston North End and West Brom since then.
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Posh will de desperate to avoid a third straight defeat on Saturday, but Darren Ferguson’s men head to Sheffield as the 9/2 underdogs, while the draw is currently priced at 11/4. Can they cause an upset at Bramall Lane?
Sheffield United vs Peterborough United Betting Advice
These two last met in the 2016-17 League One campaign, which just shows how far the pair have come. On their way to promotion under Chris Wilder, the Blades did the double over Posh, beating them 1-0 home and away. The side from the Steel City have a good recent record in this fixture, winning three of the previous four.
Key Facts – Sheffield United vs Peterborough United Betting Tip
- Sheffield United won 1-0 home and away when they met in the 2016-17 League One season
- The Blades have failed to win any of their opening five league matches this term
- Peterborough have taken just one point from the last nine on offer
Both teams could do with the points, but this really is a must-win game for Sheffield United, who have taken just two points from a possible 15 so far. No games in the Championship are easy, though, and Posh will no doubt play their part. With that in mind, take a punt on the home win and both teams to score at 3/1.
Veteran Billy Sharp has scored Sheffield United’s one and only Championship goal this season. Sharp is the 9/2 favourite to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Sheffield United vs Peterborough United
Sheffield United to win: 4/6 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
Peterborough United to win: 9/2 at Bet365
