Chelsea vs. Sheffield United Premier League Expert Betting Picks
He had little time to prepare the time for his return match as manager, but Chris Wilder would have been pleased by what he saw from his Sheffield United players in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
After having two more days with the squad, Chris Wilder oversaw a 1-0 win over Brentford last time out and there is a positive bolt of energy running through Bramall Lane amongst this busy festive period.
They were not able to move off the bottom of the Premier League table, but Sheffield United are back to within 5 points of 17th placed Everton having joined Burnley on 8 points for the season.
Oliver Norwood and Oli McBurnie are both available having served suspensions, while the squad may also have George Baldock back from a hamstring injury. There are still a number of players absent with longer-term injuries though so Wilder may choose to select a similar line up to the one that began the 1-0 win over Brentford.
Sheffield Has Worst Ddefense in the League
Yorkshire teams are winless in their last 19 Premier League away games against Chelsea since Leeds United’s 2-0 win in December 1999 losing 15 in the process. Sheffield has the worst attack in the league with 41 goals allowed in 16 games and the worst attack with 12 goals scored in the process.
Chelsea managed to win the previous three head-to-heads against Sheffield across all competitions scoring at least two goals on each occasion. The visitors are winless on the road this term losing six in seven away fixtures and scoring just four goals in the process.
- Match: Chelsea (5-4-7) vs Sheffield United (2-2-12)
- Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England
- Day/Time: Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. ET
- Chelsea vs Sheffield United Live Stream: Fubo.tv
Chelsea vs. Sheffield United Soccer Betting Lines
Chelsea vs Sheffield United Betting Picks for December 16
The Blues enter this clash as heavy favorites being priced at -400 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest soccer odds while the goal line is set at three.
The re-appointment of Wilder had the desired effect last weekend for Sheffield United, who beat Brentford 1-0 to secure their second Premier League win of the season but their away form will be the key to this clash.
With one point to their name on the road, we expect Sheffield to return home empty-handed. Despite another disappointing season in the top-flight league, Chelsea has a great squad to their disposal and should be able to cover the spread.
Premier League Pick:Chelsea -2 (+125)
Questions of the Day
Who will score for Chelsea against Sheffield United?
Enzo Fernandez netted a brace in Chelsea’s last Premier League home game, and his two scoring appearances for the club this term both saw him score the game’s last goal.
PrWill Sheffield find the back of the net against Chelsea?egunta
The visitors have netted four goals in seven away games conceding 20 in the process but Chelsea is struggling to keep clean sheets in front of their fans so there’s a good chance for Sheffield to contribute on the scoresheet.
