Sheffield United are in the mix for Champions League qualification spots and will hope to pick up full points against an inconsistent Brighton & Hove Albion in the round #27 of the English Premier League. United are sixth in the standings with 39 points, while Brighton are 15th with 27 points ahead of this round.
With Manchester City receiving a European ban, United find themselves in the mix for finishing fifth. Chelsea and Tottenham, who are two and one point ahead, play each other ahead of United’s game. A draw in that game would suit United, who can get up to fourth with a win here. With three wins in their last five league games including two in a row, United have the right form leading into the business end of things. With their defence that has been rock solid, Sheffield have been very tough to score against. United have so far conceded just 24 goals, which is the second-best defensive record of the league. However, they will be concerned with their scoring record that has fetched just 28 goals so far, which is worse than all sides bar five in the league.
Brighton are just three points over the bottom-three and are close to getting dragged into the relegation battle. Brighton haven’t won a Premier League match for six matches now, drawing four and losing two. In fact, the visitors travel here with just one win in their last 11 Premier League matches. This sequence saw them draw six and lose four along the way. The worry for Brighton is their away form, that has seen them win just nine of 27 points. The ‘Seagulls’ have won only of their last 12 Premier League away matches. That included losing eight and drawing three along the way. Furthermore, Brighton haven’t won an away match for three road trips now, losing three and drawing two.
Sheffield United have been the surprise of the Premier League season and they now have a great chance to keep aiming high. A Champions League spot for the next season is up for grabs, if they can keep their composure. United’s defence has been among the best and will likely do the job for them. Brighton & Hove Albion have struggled for consistency, not to speak of their away troubles. Under 2.5 goals and BTTS picks look exciting for this match, and so does a Sheffield win.