Timetable | 19:30 GMT - 4th APR 24 |
Prediction | Liverpool to win |
Odds | 1.09 |
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They say that there are no easy games in the Premier League, but this season Sheffield United have bucked this trend more times than they would care to count. Next up, they have the very unenviable task of travelling to Anfield to take on Liverpool, who are sitting at the top of the table. Will Liverpool pick up the routine win that everyone expects, or will the Blades cut them down to size? All will be revealed below, so read on.
🏆 Liverpool vs Sheffield United: Who Will Win?
Liverpool had a tough game against Brighton at the weekend, but they came through that challenge with all three points in hand. Then they would have watched Arsenal's boring 0-0 draw with City and felt even happier about life as they now have a two-point lead at the top of the table. They are averaging 2.31 goals per match while conceding just 0.93 goals, so seeing them sitting in first place is not a surprise.
Sheffield United, on the other hand, are sitting right at the other end of the spectrum, propping up the EPL table with just 15 points to their name from the 29 games that they have played. They are seven points adrift of safety, so it is fair to say that things look bleak for the Blades. It looked like they were going to pick up a big win against Fulham on Saturday, but they threw away a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3.
For me, there can only be one winner in this match, and that is obviously Liverpool. They have a much better squad than Sheffield United and are in much better form. It should be a bit of a mismatch, so I am going to go for a 3-0 win for Jurgen Klopp's men.
My Prediction: 🏆Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 0⚽
💯 Liverpool vs Sheffield United Match Odds
When these two teams met at Bramall Lane on the 6th of December, Liverpool walked away with a 2-0 win thanks to a goal from Curtis Jones in the 48th minute and an own goal from Kean Bryan. Liverpool dominated the match and it would have not been unjust if they won by three of four goals. It should be another dominant performance from Liverpool on Thursday evening.
So what are the odds that some of the best established and new UK betting sites are offering at the moment for this reverse fixture between two teams at the opposite end of the table? Well, in the following sections, all shall be revealed. The odds below are for three of the most popular football betting markets - match winner, over/under 2.5 goals, and both teams to score.
🏅 Liverpool vs Sheffield United: Match Winner Odds
When you check out the match winner odds for this Liverpool vs Sheffield United match, then you will see that the bookies are giving the away team absolutely no chance of winning this match. In fact, it is not often that you will see match winner odds as high as Sheffield's in an EPL match. Most of the time I would say that the bookies are being harsh, but unfortunately, these odds are a true reflection of how poor Sheffield have been this season.
Team | |||||
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Liverpool | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.07 | 1.07 |
Draw | 11.60 | 11.60 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
Sheffield United | 21.25 | 21.25 | 23.00 | 26.00 | 29.00 |
Liverpool vs Sheffield United: Both Teams To Score Odds
Due to the nature of the EPL, sports betting sites tend to favour backing both teams to score in the majority of matches. However, the Blades have been blunt in attack this season, while Liverpool's defence has been pretty frugal. As a result, it is not surprising to see that the bookies do not believe that both teams will score in this game. Below are the both teams to score odds for this Liverpool vs Sheffield United clash:
Team | |||||
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Yes | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.95 | 1.92 | 1.98 |
No | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.77 | 1.73 | 1.79 |
Liverpool vs Sheffield United: Over/Under 2.5 Goals Odds
The bookies are certain that there will be over 2.5 goals scored in this match, while they are also pretty confident that there will be over 3.5 goals. Since they do not think that Sheffield United will score, what this tells us is that they think that this will be a routine 3-0 or 4-0 win for Jurgen Klopp and his team. With the attacking talent Liverpool have and Sheffield's poor defensive record, there is every chance of this happening. Below are the over/under 2.5 goals odds:
Team | |||||
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Over 2.5 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.22 | 1.15 | 1.17 |
Under 2.5 | 4.31 | 4.31 | 4.20 | 4.40 | 4.50 |
✔️ Liverpool vs Sheffield United - Betting Tips
Before you go ahead and bet on a football match, or any sporting event, do yourself a favour and read what other experienced bettors think will happen. Oftentimes, you might just find yourself a nugget of gold that leads to a win. However bear in mind that winning, whether using your own money or free bets, can never be guaranteed when you are betting on sports.
Below you can find some of my tips for this Liverpool vs Sheffield United match:
- Tip 1: Bet on Liverpool to win: There are not many gimmes in the Premier League, but I feel that this match can fall into such a category. If the Blades were to avoid defeat, it would be one of the biggest upsets of the season. There is just a huge gulf in class between the two teams. Sheffield United would probably be quite content with a repeat scoreline of the reverse fixture. Those who want to bet on a Liverpool win will find lowly odds of 1.09 at 10Bet Sport.
- Tip 2: Give Liverpool a 2-goal handicap: The odds for a Liverpool win are not very enticing at all as there is little chance of them losing this match. So, in order to boost the odds a bit, I would suggest you give them a 2-goal handicap ahead of kick-off. This would mean that they would need to win the match by more than two goals in order for your bet to be a successful one. If you would like to do this, then Betiton Sport are offering odds of 1.62 for this market.
- Tip 3: Back Mohamad Salah to score first: The Egyptian has been Liverpool's most lethal player in front of goal for some time now, and he is probably licking his lips at the prospect of coming up against the leakiest defence in the division - they have conceded an average of 2.65 goals per match. Backing Salah to score at any time has low odds, but I think it is worth considering backing him to score first. LeoVegas Sports are currently offering odds of 3.10 for the Egyptian King to score first.
- Tip 4: Back Liverpool to win 3-0: This should be a walk in the park for Liverpool, and their attacking players will have plenty of goal scoring opportunities handed to them. I do not see this leaky Sheffield defence keeping Liverpool out fewer than three times, so I think this game will end 3-0 in their favour. If you also think that this could be the scoreline, then Betiton Sport are offering odds of 6.70 for this outcome.
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1️⃣Liverpool Update
Liverpool have been one of the form teams throughout the previous ten games, picking up eight wins, one draw, and one defeat. If you are a Sheffield United fan, you might want to look away now as during this time they have averaged 2.8 goals per match and conceded just 1.10 goals. This run has included big wins over Newcastle, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Brentford and Luton. They also drew against Manchester City, which could end up being a very big point come the end of the season in May.
Below I have given you a table that details their five previous results in the Premier League:
Last 5 Premier League Games | |
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Liverpool2 Brighton1 | 31.03.24 |
Liverpool1 Manchester City1 | 10.03.24 |
Nottingham Forest0 Liverpool1 | 02.03.24 |
Liverpool4 Luton Town1 | 21.02.24 |
Brentford1 Liverpool4 | 17.02.24 |
Klopp has quite a few players who he will not be able to call upon for this match against Sheffield, but his team should still be able to win comfortably with the players that he does have at his disposal.
Player | Reason |
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Joel Matip | Knee Injury |
Alisson Becker | Thigh Injury |
Stefan Bajcetic | Unknown |
Diogo Jota | Knee Injury |
Trent Alexander-Arnold | Knee Injury |
Curtis Jones | Ankle Injury |
Thiago Alcantara | Thigh Injury |
Andy Robertson | Ankle Injury |
2️⃣Sheffield United Update
Sheffield United have been one of the most out-of-form teams in the Premier League over the last ten rounds of matches, picking up just six points from the 30 that have been on offer - one win, three draws, and six defeats. Only Brentford and Everton have picked up fewer points across this time frame. They will still be disappointed at having thrown away their 3-1 lead against Fulham at the weekend as those two points could prove crucial next month.
Below you can see details of their previous five EPL matches:
Last 5 Premier League Games | |
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Sheffield United3 Fulham3 | 30.03.24 |
Bournemouth2 Sheffield United2 | 09.03.24 |
Sheffield United0 Arsenal6 | 04.03.24 |
Wolves1 Sheffield United0 | 25.02.24 |
Sheffield United0 Brighton5 | 18.02.24 |
Chris Wilder also has several injuries but, unlike Klopp, his replacements are not as good. Below are the players who will be sitting out of this clash with Liverpool.
Player | Reason |
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Max Lowe | Ankle Injury |
Rhys Norrington-Davies | Thigh Injury |
Chris Basham | Ankle Injury |
John Egan | Ankle Injury |
Cameron Archer | Calf Injury |
Rhian Brewster | Thigh Injury |
Daniel Jebbison | Fitness Issues |
George Baldock | Calf Injury |
👕 Liverpool vs Sheffield United - Potential Lineups
Pos. | Liverpool 4-3-3 | Sheffield United 3-5-2 | Pos. |
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Goalkeeper | C. Kelleher | I. Grbic | Goalkeeper |
Right Back | C. Bradley | J. Robinson | Centre Back |
Centre Back | J. Quansah | A. Ahmedhodzic | Centre Back |
Centre Back | V. van Dijk | M. Holgate | Centre Back |
Left Back | J. Gomez | J. Bogle | Right Midfielder |
Centre Midfielder | D. Szoboszlai | V. Souza | Centre Midfielder |
Centre Midfielder | W. Endo | O. Arblaster | Centre Midfielder |
Centre Midfielder | A. Mac Allister | G. Hamer | Centre Midfielder |
Right Wing | M. Salah | B. Osborn | Left Midfielder |
Striker | D. Nunez | O. McBurnie | Striker |
Left Wing | L. Diaz | B. Brereton Diaz | Striker |
✒️ Sheldon Muchmore - iGaming and Sports Betting Enthusiast
This Liverpool vs Sheffield United prediction was written by Sheldon Muchmore.
Sheldon is a sports tipster and casino writer from the UK who has a passion for a variety of sports, especially football, rugby, and cricket. He has been involved in the sports betting industry for many years now, and is always eager to provide successful predictions. He is also a dab hand when it comes to the iGaming sector as he has written many casino and slot game reviews.