H2H: Sheffield Utd vs Aston Villa - Prediction (Premier League

Preview and Teams Comparison.

Sheffield United have now lost only one of their last nine Premier League (PL) games (W3, D5, L1), but have shared the spoils in 43.75% of their league matches this term – only Wolves have drawn more. The hosts have also picked up just 45.45% of their total points haul at home, with only two sides possessing a worse percentage. In fact, all of Sheffield’s PL defeats this season have come at Bramall Lane (W3, D1, L4).

The ‘Blades’ have won only one of the last five home league H2Hs, and that was in the second-tier last season (W1, D1, L3). However, Aston Villa have faced Sheffield six times in the PL (92/93-present) without defeat (W5, D1) – their longest unbeaten record vs any side in the competition. Whilst Villa have lost six of their eight away league matches so far, they have trailed at the interval only once (HT: W3, D4, L1). When they do win, they usually win well – four of their five PL victories have witnessed a 2+ goal margin, including their sole away victory (5-1). Goals are often assured when Villa play, with ten of their last 11 PL games producing over 2.5 match goals, whilst they have conceded 2+ goals in each of their last four away.

Players to watch: Lys Mousset scored in back-to-back games twice for Sheffield with a two-game scoreless gap in between, but has not not scored in two appearances. With two goals and one assist, Wesley found himself involved in three of Villa’s five goals in their only away league victory this season.

Stat attack: Five of Sheffield’s nine conceded home league goals came within the 61st to 75th minute period. Villa boss Dean Smith is winless in three H2Hs with Chris Wilder (D2, L1). Moreover, Smith has drawn over half of his H2Hs with Sheffield United (W3, D7, L3).