Manchester Utd vs Sheffield Utd tips and predictions

Done deal for Manchester Utd?

On 50 Premier League points, seventh placed Manchester Utd host 20th placed Sheffield Utd. With 16 points the visitors are someway off their rivals.

The overwhelming feeling here is that Manchester Utd are a class act; levels above Sheffield Utd and even if it isn't sounding appealing, the short price is the best play for the value. The unlikely upset could soon look impossible once they get underway.

Simply looking at the teams' results ahead of this match, the hosts have picked up 9 wins from 19 matches while the travelling side has been patchy. They've lost 9 of their last 13 matches, home or away. All the evidence points to one more loss here.

The Red Devils scored at least once in all of their recent 19 matches.

Sheffield Utd can be hit when they lose their shape. They've conceded two or more goals in all of their last 7 matches.

You'll have seen what happened in their previous meetings. Manchester Utd have won 3 of the last 4 fixtures between the two teams. This looks like an ideal time for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. They should do it in style.

The sportsbooks believe that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the massive favouritism for Manchester Utd. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks more tempting for this encounter. And for fans of the goal line, it's Over 3.5 Goals in this game considering the price that's available. Whatever happens here, expect Manchester Utd to prevail.