27/04/2024
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United analysis and tips
Overview
Based on statistics and expert analysis, there are significant differences between Newcastle United and Sheffield United, which tips the scales in favour of the former. Newcastle are in mid-table in the Premier League, fighting for a European Cup place, while Sheffield are almost certainly relegated, having had an extremely poor season.
Statistical analysis
Newcastle United:
- Goals: 69 (2.09 goals/match)
- Goals scored: 54 (1.64 goals/match)
- Shots: 457, of which 173 on goal (38% accuracy)
- Clean cards: 10
Sheffield United:
- Goals: 33 (0.97 goals/match)
- Goals scored: 92 (2.71 goals/match)
- Shots: 314, including 117 on goal (37% accuracy)
- Clean cards: 1
Newcastle’s stronger attacking and defensive stats stand out, while Sheffield have conceded an outstanding number of goals and scored few this season.
Expert analysis
According to the experts, Newcastle are in good form, especially at home, where they have scored 12 goals in their last four games. Sheffield, on the other hand, have failed to win in their last ten games and are now on the brink of relegation. Newcastle’s home advantage, and the fact that they beat Sheffield 8-0 in their previous meeting, will strengthen their chances considerably.
Tip recommendations
- Tip: Newcastle win or draw
- Risk: Low
- Reasoning: Newcastle are strong at home, Sheffield are in poor form and are almost certain to be knocked out. A win or at least a draw for Newcastle is a high probability.
- Prediction: more than 2.5 goals in the match
- Risk: Moderate to medium
- Rationale: Based on the statistics and the teams’ performances so far, it is expected that Newcastle will be able to score more goals, especially against Sheffield’s weak defence. Sheffield’s high number of goals conceded and Newcastle’s previous high goalscoring record support this tip.
- Prediction: Newcastle score more than 1.5 goals
- Risk: Low
- Rationale: Newcastle’s past performances, especially in home games where they have scored an average of three goals in the last four meetings, provide a good basis for this tip.
Summary
In our analysis, Newcastle United have a significant advantage over Sheffield United, both statistically and formally. The home advantage and previous results confirm that the proposed picks are low-risk. Taking into account the current state and statistical performance of the teams, a win or draw for Newcastle and more than 2.5 goals in the match predict realistic outcomes for bettors.