Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction: The hosts look likely to win

It is going to be a battle between the team with the most wins in the league and the team with the most draws when Sheffield United welcome West Bromwich Albion to the Bramall Lane on Sunday. Sheffield United have scored in their last 10 home games against West Bromwich Albion. Can they continue this run? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.

Sheffield United

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Sheffield United suffered a 2-0 loss to Burnley in their last game. The loss was their first after they had gone 11 games without a defeat. They have won 8 of their last nine games at home. The Blades sit second on the table with 48 points in 23 games, scoring 32 goals and conceding 13. They have the most wins (15) in the league. Meanwhile, Oliver Arblaster (cruciate ligament tear), Femi Seriki (calf injury) and Ollie Arblaster (knee injury) are all out of this game.

West Bromwich Albion

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West Bromwich Albion suffered a 2-1 loss to Derby County in their last game. They have now failed to secure back-to-back wins since September. However, they were unbeaten in 13 of their previous 15 games but remained winless in their last four games on the road. They sit 8th on the table with 35 points in 23 games, scoring 27 goals and conceding 18. However, Daryl Dike will sit out of this game due to Achilles tendon surgery. Mason Holgate was also substituted in their last injury due to an injury, and his availability is unclear in this game.

Possible Starting 11

Sheffield United — Michael Cooper, Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Souttar, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Gustavo Hamer, Sydie Peck, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Callum O'Hare, Rhian Brewster, Kieffer Moore.

West Bromwich Albion — Alex Palmer, Kyle Bartley, Patrick McNair, Torbjørn Heggem, Darnell Furlong, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Mikey Johnston, Tom Fellows, Josh Maja, John Swift.

Interesting Facts

• Sheffield United have won more games (15) than any other team in the league this season.
• Sheffield United have won seven of their last eight home games against West Bromwich Albion.
• Sheffield United have won nine of their last 12 games.
• Sheffield United have scored in their last 10 home games against West Bromwich Albion.
• Sheffield United have kept five clean sheets in their last seven games.
• West Brom have lost just two of their last 14 games.
• Sheffield United conceded 13 goals this season, which is the second-best defence in the league.
• West Bromwich Albion have conceded just 18 goals in 23 matches.
• West Brom have drawn 11 of their 23 games.
• West Brom have lost just four games this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Even though West Brom have lost just four games this season, I expect them to get their 5th in this game. Sheffield United might have lost their last game, but I still believe they will return to winning ways in this game because they have recorded the most wins in the league this season. Moreover, Sheffield United have won seven of their last eight home games against West Bromwich Albion. Also, I expect the hosts to keep a clean sheet due to their defensive record.

• Under 2.5 for 1.67 odds
• W1 for 2.00 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.80 odds