Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United is an EFL Cup third-round tie at Highbury on Wednesday, kicking off at 7:45pm UK time, with the Championship visitors fancied.
Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this EFL Cup third-round tie below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson is with Sheffield United to keep it tight and win comfortably.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United to win to nil | 2/1 (bet365) | Two divisions separate these sides and Sheff Utd should have the quality to keep a League One Fleetwood at arm’ length. The Blades have looked solid defensively and Fleetwood can struggle to break down organised backlines. At 2/1 for a clean-sheet away win, the price is generous given the gulf in class between the teams. |
| Sheffield United to win 2-0 | 15/2 (bet365) | A comfortable but not extravagant scoreline for the visitors. Sheff Utd should create enough to win at a canter without necessarily running riot against a compact home side, and 2-0 lands as their most likely winning margin. At 15/2 it turns the clean-sheet story into a bigger-priced correct score with genuine appeal. |
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How Fleetwood Town go into the game
Fleetwood drew 1-1 at Newport in League Two at the weekend. Highbury will hope for a cup upset against higher-tier opposition.
Committed at home, Fleetwood face a tough task against a Championship side.
How Sheffield United go into the game
Sheffield United were beaten 1-0 at home by Wolves in the Championship, though they won 2-1 at Blackburn before that. They carry the greater quality.
Well-drilled and dangerous, the Blades should have enough even with changes.
Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/01/17 | Sheffield United | 0-2 | Fleetwood |
| 01/10/16 | Fleetwood | 1-1 | Sheffield United |
The record holds just two meetings, both in League One during the 2016/17 season, with Fleetwood winning one and drawing the other. The history is sparse and dated, so offers limited guidance.
Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United to win to nil | 2/1 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Two divisions of class should see the Blades keep it clean. |
| Sheffield United to win 2-0 | 15/2 | ⭐⭐ | The likeliest comfortable away scoreline. |
| Sheffield United to win | 8/13 | ⭐⭐⭐ | The Championship side should have too much. |
| Under 3.5 goals | 4/9 | ⭐⭐ | A managed away win rather than a goal glut. |
Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United score prediction
Fleetwood will battle at home, but Sheffield United’s quality should tell. Expect the Blades to edge through. Score prediction: Fleetwood Town 0-2 Sheffield United.
