ENGLISH PREMIER BETTING PREVIEW - SHEFFIELD UNITED VS NEWCASTLE UNITED

English Premier

2023-09-24 - Sheffield United vs Newcastle United

A Sports Betting Preview by Auls

Sheffield United v Newcastle United
Football: English Premier League
Sunday 24th September 2023 - Kick Off 4:30pm
This game is live on TV

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Sheffield United

Paul Heckingbottom voiced his frustrations with the refereeing after the 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur and he admitted he would have said the same even if his Sheffield United team had held onto their lead deep into injury time. Picking his players up and getting them ready for this home Premier League game will be the focus of the manager this week, although he may also soon be dealing with a FA charge.

The defeat in North London leaves Sheffield United in 17th place in the Premier League table with a single point earned so far in their return to the top flight. The Blades have a 0-1-2 record at Bramall Lane and Paul Heckingbottom will know that needs to be improved if Sheffield United are going to avoid the drop.

Sheffield United were beaten on Penalties by Lincoln City in the League Cup Second Round and they have not won any of 6 games played in all competitions this season, losing 4 of those in normal time. After losing their first 2 home League games to Crystal Palace and Manchester City, Sheffield United were not able to hold onto a 2-1 lead in their 2-2 draw with Everton last time out at home.

Oliver McBurnie was harshly sent off last weekend, but that does mean he has to serve a one game ban. The likes of George Baldock and John Egan are hoping to return next weekend, while the squad is being stretched with a number of injured players not expected to return until after the October international break.

Newcastle United

The return to the Champions League saw Newcastle United pick up what could be a vital point in Milan and that also means Eddie Howe's team have earned back to back clean sheets. The manager will be looking for Newcastle United to keep the momentum going in this live fixture on Sunday afternoon after what has been a relatively poor start to the season.

An important three points were earned last weekend to move Newcastle United into 12th place in the Premier League table and they now have 6 points for the season. The Magpies are hoping to quickly improve the 0-0-2 record away from home having scored just once in those games.

Newcastle United had lost 3 games in a row heading into the September international break, but have returned with a win over Brentford and then the draw in Milan. They have not won any of their last 5 away games in all competitions, but Newcastle United's 2 away Premier League defeats have been at Manchester City and Brighton.

Joe Willock is out and Joelinton is a doubt. Callum Wilson may be hoping to be restored to lead the line for Newcastle United having been a substitute in the Champions League.

Head to Head

These teams last met in the 2020/21 Premier League season and both Sheffield United and Newcastle United beat the other at home by the same 1-0 scoreline.

Sheffield United had lost 3 in a row at Bramall Lane against Newcastle United before the 1-0 victory in January 2021.

Prediction

The late goals conceded last weekend would have really stung Sheffield United as they were beaten 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur despite leading going into injury time.

Now they are looking to make up for that setback in a home Premier League game against Newcastle United, but the feeling is that this might have been an 'easier' game before last weekend. That would have been after Newcastle United had lost 3 games in a row, but a win over Brentford and a draw at AC Milan in the Champions League with back to back clean sheets might have restored some confidence.

Sheffield United will battle hard and they will try and rattle Newcastle United and this may work for a while. However, the quality of the newly promoted team is perhaps not where it should be for a Premier League campaign and they have looked very vulnerable defensively in games played.

Last week they needed a wasteful Tottenham Hotspur to avoid a heavy loss, but it may be tough to expect that to happen every week. Sheffield United did earn a home draw with Everton and that will offer encouragement, although the performances in the defeats to Crystal Palace and Manchester City are worrying.

In those losses, both away teams could have won by much more comfortable margins and Newcastle United have been a team that have made hay when facing those they are expected to beat over the last twelve months. The 3 losses in a row this season came against Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton, so the Newcastle United win over Brentford suggests they are still going to be too good for those outside of the upper echelons of the Premier League.

Eddie Howe will know his team rode their luck at times in the Champions League draw in the San Siro, but the quality of Milan is exceeding Sheffield United's and that should show up on the day.

Last season Newcastle United won away from home at Southampton, Leicester City, Nottingham Forest and Everton and the feeling is that they will have too much for Sheffield United this weekend. Playing just days after a European game is a new experience for Newcastle United, but they were last in action on Tuesday and this game is on Sunday so there is plenty of recovery time for The Magpies.

In those away wins, Newcastle United were able to score plenty of goals last season and the feeling is that they will earn the three points on Sunday at Bramall Lane in a game that features at least two goals. With the attacking qualities in the Newcastle United ranks and the injuries in the Sheffield United defensive areas, the feeling is that Eddie Howe's team can show the composure and quality in the final third to wrap up a positive week for the club.

The Pick :

Sheffield United 0-2 Newcastle United

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

I'll back Newcastle United to Win & Over 1 Total Goal (Bet Builder) at 1.61 with Bet365 (early payout if a team is leading by two goals)