Sheffield Utd vs Burnley tips and predictions

Tight encounter expected in Premier League

With 16 points Sheffield Utd will host Burnley, with 20 points. There's just 1 places separating the two Premier League clubs.

It might not be straightforward but Burnley are picked to run out with the win.

This is no foregone conclusion. Backers of the away win will be aware of the hosts' form of late. The Blades have been frustratingly patchy. They've lost 9 of their last 14 games as hosts. Those reverses have not been helped by their latest goal count. They've been goalless in 3 of their last 5 home matches and that isn't good enough for this test. They must improve at the back. Giving up an average of 4.3 goals over their latest 6 home matches has given them plenty to think about.

Burnley have come up with some quality displays. Their better displays have been summarised by their quality in front of goal. They've scored two or more goals in 2 of their last 3 away fixtures. Assuming that they don't have any significant injury doubts between now and the 3:00pm kick-off they should have the goal scorers to build on these numbers. The away side will fancy their chances.

To be honest they might end up in parity. The sportsbooks are expecting goals at both ends of the park as they could be well matched. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No that looks like a good way to extract some value. As far as the goal line is concerned, it's over 3.5 goals picked as the best play given the prices available.

The hosts suffered a 2-0 defeat last week against Brentford.