Sheffield United vs Bournemouth Premier League predictions: tips, odds and team news
Sheffield United and Bournemouth meet in a Premier League showdown at Bramall Lane on Saturday (3pm UK time).
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Sheffield United vs Bournemouth odds
SHEFFIELD UNITED VS BOURNEMOUTH
Heading into this weekend, Sheffield United find themselves in 18th, having picked up just five points from their opening 12 games since their promotion back to the top flight. The newcomers have tasted just one victory so far this campaign, while also falling to no fewer than nine defeats. Paul Heckingbottom’s men played out a 1-1 draw at Brighton last time out which extended their unbeaten run to two matches after their debut win of the campaign against Wolves the week before. They are looking to go three without loss in the top flight for the first time since July 2020.
As for Bournemouth, they ran out 2-0 winners over Newcastle before the international break, which saw them return to successful ways following a humbling 6-1 at Manchester City earlier in the month. The Cherries now sit two places and four points above the relegation zone with six of their nine points this campaign coming in their last three matches.
However, Bournemouth are without a win away from home so far this term, losing four of their five matches on the road and picking up just one point – a 2-2 draw against Brentford at the start of September. The 17 away goals they have conceded in the most in the division in 2023/24, while no side has conceded more away goals in the Premier League since the start of last season (60).
Both sides have struggled to score goals so far this campaign, netting just 21 goals between them, but when you look at the numbers, it’s Bournemouth who should have more, under performing their xG by 3.01. The Cherries have been good at hitting the target, boasting the 7th highest shot accuracy in the division (50.98%), but have struggled to convert their chances as they sit as one of just five sides to have a chance conversion rate of under 8% alongside Fulham, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Luton Town.
Sheffield United vs Bournemouth predictions
Sheffield United vs Bournemouth: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Best odds |
| BTTS? | Yes | 4/6 with BetUK |
| Correct Score | 2-1 | 12/1 with Bet365 |
| First Goalscorer | Dominic Solanke | 5/1 with Paddy Power |
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The stats behind our Sheffield United vs Bournemouth predictions:
- Sheffield United have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their Premier League home games this season.
- Bournemouth failed to win any of their five Premier League away games in 2023/24 (D1, L4).
- Both teams have scored in four of their last five Premier League home matches.
- Dominic Solanke has scored 50% of Bournemouth’s Premier League goals this season (6/12).
- Sheffield United conceded first in four of their last five Premier League home outings.
- Bournemouth have conceded 2+ goals in each of their five away games this term.
Sheffield United vs Bournemouth match tip
Over 2.5 goals @ 5/6 with QuinnBet
This match sees the side that has conceded the most away goals in the Premier League this season (16) come up against the team that has conceded the second most at home (16). Infact, the Cherries have conceded more away goals in the Premier League than any other side since the start of last season (60), conceding at least two goals in 18 games, including all five this season.
Two more goals conceded here, would see Bournemouth become just the fourth side to concede 2+ goals in each of their first six away games in a single campaign after Derby County (2000/01), Leeds United (2003/04) and Burnley (2009/11).
Sheffield United vs Bournemouth team news
Sheffield United team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Anel Ahmedhodzic, Chris Basham, Max Lowe, Rhian Brewster, Rhys Norrington-Davies, John Egan, Tom Davies, Daniel Jebbison | Oliver McBurnie |
Despite a respite for the international break, Sheffield United still have a host of injury problems for the visit of Bournemouth, with as many as nine players still either confirmed out or doubtful for this game.
Bournemouth team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Tyler Adams, Alex Scott, Philip Billing, | Max Aarons, Ryan Fredericks, Emiliano Marcondes |
Summer signings Tyler Adams and Alex Scott miss out once again for the Cherries alongside midfielder Philip Billing. Max Aarons, Ryan Fredericks and Emiliano Marcondes are all doubts.
Sheffield United vs Bournemouth head-to-head record
- 09 Apr 2022 – Sheffield United 0-0 Bournemouth – Championship
- 02 Oct 2021 – Bournemouth 2-1 Sheffield United – Championship
- 09 Feb 2020 – Sheffield United 2-1 Bournemouth – Premier League
- 10 Aug 2019 – Bournemouth 1-1 Sheffield United – Premier League
- 23 Feb 2013 – Bournemouth 0-1 Sheffield United – League One
Sheffield United have won nine of their last 12 meetings with Bournemouth (two draws and one loss).
