Sheffield United vs Aston Villa predictions: tips, odds & team news
Aston Villa hopes to keep their Premier League title challenge going when they travel to face Sheffield United on Saturday at 5:30pm (UK time).
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Sheffield United vs Aston Villa odds
SHEFFIELD UNITED VS ASTON VILLA
As the season goes on, Aston Villa remain very much in the Premier League title race, though they may claim their focus is simply on a top-four finish. The Villans have dropped to fifth, albeit level on points and goal difference with fourth-placed Tottenham. However, their run has been a bit rocky of late, and it started with a home draw against Sheffield United. Bringing an end to their winning run, Villa has won just one of their past five league games, including a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle in midweek.
At the other end of the table, hosts Sheffield United are at the bottom and have to get things going now or risk falling away as the season progresses. The Blades are nine points from safety now, with just 10 points from their 22 games this season. Their most recent victory came against Brentford at the start of December, but they have been unable to build on that. It’s now four defeats and two draws from the last five games, though one did come against Aston Villa.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa predictions
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Best odds |
| BTTS? | No | 4/7 with BetVictor |
| Correct Score | Sheffield United 0-2 Aston Villa | 15/2 with Betfred |
| First Goalscorer | Leon Bailey | 15/2 with Bet365 |
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The stats behind our Sheffield United vs Aston Villa predictions:
- Sheffield United is the Premier League’s lowest scorer, with just 19 goals.
- Aston Villa have scored at least two goals in four of their past five away league games.
- Sheffield United have lost seven of their 11 home league games this season.
- Aston Villa haven’t gone more than two consecutive games without an away win in the league this season..
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa match tip
Ollie Watkins to assist @ 4/5 with Sky Bet
The goals dried up slightly for Ollie Watkins, but he’s still getting involved in games. In midweek, he ended a four-game wait for a goal, but that run saw him record a pair of assists against Burnley at the end of 2023. The Englishman is now joint-top in the Premier League for assists this season, level on eight with Mohamed Salah.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa Bet-Builder tip
Over 4.5 Aston Villa shots on target, over 5.5 cards and BTTS No
Aston Villa have been known to trouble the opposition goalkeeper, averaging 5.36 shots on target per game in the Premier League this season. And, likely, Emiliano Martinez won’t be too bothered in the Villa net, with Sheffield United scoring just 17 goals this season. This game is also a meeting between two of the worst teams for cards, with Sheffield United averaging 3.13 per game in the Premier League this season, while Aston Villa averages 2.91.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa
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Reason for tip
Aston Villa have averaged 5.36 shots on target per game in the Premier League this season.
Reason for tip
Sheffield United are the lowest scorers in the Premier League with just 19 goals.
Reason for tip
Sheffield United have averaged 3.13 cards per game in the Premier League this season, while Aston Villa average 2.91.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa team news
Sheffield United team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Rhian Brewster, George Baldock, Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Chris Basham, Ivo Grbic | Tom Davies, Max Lowe |
Rhian Brewster remains suspended after his red card against West Ham, while George Baldock, Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Ivo Grbic and Chris Basham are all injured. Tom Davies and Max Lowe could feature.
Aston Villa team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Bertrand Traore, Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Jhon Duran, Emiliano Buendia, Tyrone Mings | – |
Bertrand Traore is still on international duty, while Lucas Digne and Pau Torres aren’t expected back for another see or so. Jhon Duran is also injured, while Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings are long-term absentees.
Sheffield United vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
- 22 December 2023 – Aston Villa 1-1 Sheffield United – Premier League
- 3 March 2021 – Sheffield United 1-0 Aston Villa – Premier League
- 21 September 2020 – Aston Villa 1-0 Sheffield United – Premier League
- 17 June 2020 – Aston Villa 0-0 Sheffield United – Premier League
- 14 December 2019 – Sheffield United 2-0 Aston Villa – Premier League
Sheffield United have won the past three meetings between these two sides at Bramall Lane, including two in the Premier League. The Blades have lost just two of their past 10 games against Aston Villa across all competitions, including a draw at Villa Park earlier this season.
