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The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Sheffield United lock horns with Vincent Kompany's Burnley side in a crucial encounter at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
Sheffield United vs Burnley Preview
Sheffield United are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League standings and have struggled to impose themselves this season. The hosts slumped to a damaging 2-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Burnley, on the other hand, are in 19th place in the league table and have also failed to meet expectations over the past year. The away side held Brighton & Hove Albion to a 1-1 draw last week and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Sheffield United vs Burnley Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sheffield United have a good historical record against Burnley and have won 52 out of the 130 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Burnley's 46 victories.
- Sheffield United have lost only one of their last 20 matches at home against Burnley in league competitions, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 3-2 scoreline in 2008.
- Burnley won the reverse fixture against Sheffield United by a 5-0 scoreline in December last year - the highest number of goals they have scored in a single game in the Premier League this season.
- Only one of the five games between Burnley and Sheffield United in the Premier League have been won by the home team, with Burnley achieving the feat last year.
- Sheffield United have conceded 84 goals in the Premier League this season.
Sheffield United vs Burnley Prediction
Burnley have shown flashes of their ability over the past month and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation this season. Vincent Kompany's side is six points away from safety and cannot afford to drop points this weekend.
Sheffield United are playing for pride at the moment and will look to address their defensive frailties before the end of the season. Burnley are in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Sheffield United 1-2 Burnley
Sheffield United vs Burnley Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Burnley to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Burnley to score first - Yes
Tip 4: David Fofana to score - Yes
