In the ninth round of the English Championship, Sheffield United will host Luton at Bramall Lane on Saturday, October 5, with kickoff scheduled for 16:00 Central European Time. This prediction comes from the experts at Sportsmacro.
Sheffield United
Last season, Sheffield United set several negative records in the Premier League, but they are now focused on promotion at the start of this campaign. The team appears solid, remaining unbeaten in their last eight matches, which is the best record in the league.
Although the “Blades” have been docked two points for delaying several transfer payments, this minor penalty is not expected to impact their ambitions significantly.
Luton Town
Luton also played in the Premier League last year but struggled to establish themselves in the top tier. This season, the team has returned to a more familiar mid-table position.
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After eight matches, the “Hatters” have collected just eight points and find themselves much closer to the relegation zone than to challenging for a return to the Premier League.
Key Facts about the match
- Sheffield United has maintained a clean sheet in five consecutive matches, showcasing a solid defensive performance.
- On the other hand, Luton has scored in six straight games, indicating their attacking consistency.
- At home, Sheffield United averages 1 goal per game, while Luton matches that with an average of 1 goal per game on the road.
Probable Lineups
- Sheffield United: Cooper, Gilchrist, Souttar, Ahmedhodzic, Burrows, Peck, Hamer, Vinicius Souza, Brooks, Brewster, Moore.
- Luton Town: Kaminski, Burke, Mengi, McGuinness, Doughty, Nakamba, Krauss, Moses, Brown, Clark, Adebayo.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
In the last ten meetings between the two teams, Sheffield United holds a slight advantage with four victories, while Luton has won three times, and three matches have ended in draws.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town Prediction
The hosts appear to be significantly stronger and are regarded as clear favorites. I believe Sheffield United will avoid defeat, and the total number of goals in the match will not exceed 4.5.
