Newcastle vs Sheffield United Preview & Betting Tips: Sheffield United’s Unlikely European Push Continues

Sheffield United have suffered just two defeats to anyone outside the top three. Newcastle are in midtable and still waiting for their takeover to complete. This match kicks-off at 2pm on Sunday 21st June, the match is live on Sky Sports.

 

Newcastle vs Sheffield United Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Newcastle look safe from relegation in 13^th place at the time of writing. Sheffield United are just one point from fifth with everyone having played 29 games.  

Newcastle United FC Form

Newcastle had lost just two of the last eight before lockdown. During that period they amassed two wins and four draws to take them clear of the drop zone. Their record against top-half teams has been relatively solid, picking up wins against the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and their weekend opponents, Sheffield United. Across the season, Newcastle have the joint-worst offensive record in the league. The Magpies have scored 25 goals in 29 league games, level with bottom side Norwich.  

Newcastle News

Jetro Willems is ruled out through injury whilst Sean and Matty Longstaff are both carrying knocks.  

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United got off to a solid start against Aston Villa and can count themselves extremely unlucky not to have taken all three points. They should have taken the lead but for an incorrect goal-line tech decision. The draw extends their unbeaten league run to five games and takes them one step closer to European qualification. Incredibly, Sheffield United have only lost twice to side outside the current top three. One of those defeats was a 2-0 loss to Newcastle in their reverse fixture back in December. The game is the only time the Blades have conceded more than one goal against a team currently below them in the league.  

Sheffield United News

Jack O’Connel and John Fleck each missed the draw with Aston Villa are remain doubts for this one.  

Newcastle vs Sheffield United Head to Head

Sheffield United edge the overall record between these two sides with 49 wins, 29 draws and 47 defeats. Newcastle have won the past four meetings but it’s important to note that they have met just once in the last decade.  

Newcastle vs Sheffield United Odds

• Newcastle are priced at 12/5 to win
• A draw is at odds of 21/10
• Sheffield United are priced at 5/4 to win

 

Newcastle vs Sheffield United Prediction

There has been a distinct lack of goals in Sheffield United games across the season. The same is true for Newcastle’s last eight games with just two featuring over 2.5 goals. A tight game looks likely for this one with another Blades clean sheet on the cards.  

Newcastle vs Sheffield United Stats

• Sheffield United have conceded the second-fewest goals in the league after 29 games.
• Newcastle have scored the joint-fewest goals in the Premier League.
• Sheffield United rank 14^th for goals scored at the time of writing.

 

Newcastle vs Sheffield United Betting Tips

A tight game is in order with Sheffield United most likely to edge it. Newcastle’s improved defence and recent clean sheets suggests they may have enough to hold the Blades to a goalless draw. Best Bet: Under 1.5 Goals – 13/8 at bet365. Correct Score Tip: 0-0 Draw – 6/1 at bet365.  

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