Sheffield United vs Chelsea betting preview: Best odds and predictions
BOTTOM-of-the-table Sheffield United face the unpredictable Chelsea at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon.
The Blades gave Liverpool a scare on Thursday night and will be looking to try and claim at least one big-name scalp before their inevitable return to the Championship.
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Quick betting tips for Sheffield United vs Chelsea
- Chelsea to score over 2.5 goals – 1/1 with Spreadex
- Chelsea (-2) to win on the handicap – 9/4 with bet365
- Cole Palmer to score and Chelsea to win – 11/10 with Sky Bet
Sheffield United vs Chelsea odds
Here are the latest match odds for Sheffield United vs Chelsea from our favourite football bookies. Odds are subject to change.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea betting preview
Chris Wilder saw his team throw away a two-goal lead in the closing stages of a crazy second half against Fulham last Saturday.
Then on Thursday, he watched his team produce a gutsy backs-against-the-wall performance against Liverpool, giving the title-chasing Reds a bit of a scare at a tense Anfield.
When the stats show that United had just 17% possession, and Liverpool had 29 shots compared to Sheffield’s five, the 3-1 win looks comfortable. But with the score at 1-1 with just 15 minutes left, it felt anything but for Liverpool fans.
Unfortunately for Chris Wilder, two late goals condemned the Blades to their 21st Premier League defeat of the season. The United manager has seen it before, and no doubt knew it was coming again.
But if you thought those goals were late arriving, what about Chelsea’s two strikes in the dying seconds of their 4-3 win over Manchester United on Thursday?
The Blues had already chucked away a two-goal lead, leaving the home fans exasperated as, yet again, they couldn’t hold onto a lead.
What followed was amazing. First, Cole Palmer equalised from the spot after 10 minutes of stoppage time. And then he fired in the winner a minute later. Palmer now has five goals in Chelsea’s last two matches.
Where would Mauricio Pochetino be without the former Manchester City man this season?
Even given Chelsea’s erratic form of late, it’s difficult to see them leaving the northwest with anything less than three points on Sunday.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea key stats
- Sheffield United sit bottom of the Premier League with just 15 points from 30 matches. The Blades have won just three times in the league and have conceded an eye-watering 80 goals.
- In their last five matches, the Blades have drawn two and lost three. The draws were against Bournemouth (2-2) and Fulham (3-3). They have lost to Wolves, Arsenal and Liverpool.
- Chelsea sit tenth in the league with 43 points from 29 games. They are 17 points away from fourth-placed Aston Villa, although they have two games in hand.
- In their last five Premier League matches Chelsea have won two and drawn three. The wins came against Newcastle and Man Utd. The draws were against Man City, Brentford and Burnley.
- In the head-to-head between United and Chelsea, it’s the Blues with the upper hand. Chelsea has won 42, Sheffield has won 28, and there have been 16 draws.
- In the reverse fixture, Chelsea won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in December, with the goals coming from Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson.
- The Blades haven’t beaten Chelsea since 2020, with the Blues winning the last four against Sheffield in all competitions.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea best bets
Find our best bets for Sheffield United vs Chelsea below. Our odds for the bets are from the best sportsbooks, as per our expert reviews. Odds in the betting tips are also subject to change.
Chelsea to score over 2.5 goals (Spreadex)
The Blues scored four against Manchester United and two against Burnley in their two most recent outings. In their last six in all competitions, Chelsea has scored 18, an average of three a game.
Sheffield United just can’t defend. They’ve conceded 80 goals in 30 league matches. It could be another long day against a Chelsea side that likes to attack.
Back Chelsea to score over 2.5 goals at 1/1 with Spreadex
Chelsea (-2) to win on the handicap (bet365)
The temptation here is to play safe and just back Chelsea to win from -1. That price is 1/1, which looks like a good value bet.
But when you look at the Blades’ recent home record, they have conceded five to Aston Villa, five to Brighton, six to Arsenal and three to Fulham.
Only against Fulham would this bet have not won in their last four home matches. And we feel it’s worth the extra small risk against a side like Chelsea, who are scoring plenty if nothing else.
Back Chelsea (-2) to win on the handicap at 9/4 with bet365
Cole Palmer to score and Chelsea to win (Sky Bet)
We’ve already asked the question, where would Mauricio Pochetino be without Cole Palmer? Well, he could name his own scrap heap.
In recent weeks, Palmer has carried the team more and more. He has six in his last three in the Premier League, taking his season’s league tally to 16.
Probably the best team in the league to continue a scoring run against is Sheffield United.
Back Palmer to score and Chelsea to win at 11/10 with Sky Bet
How to watch Sheffield United vs Chelsea
- Location: Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England
- Time: 17:30 GMT on Sunday, April 7th
- Where to watch: Not live on TV, but highlights to follow the final whistle on Sky Sports and Match of the Day 2
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