Sheffield United vs Luton Town: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head-to-Head & Telecast
Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date- 26th December, 2023
- Kick-off time- 08:30 PM IST
- Venue- Bramall Lane
Sheffield United vs Luton Town Match Preview
Sheffield United is all set to go up against Luton Town in the gameweek 19 of the Premier League. It will be an epic clash between two bottom-of-the-table teams. Both the team’s form hasn’t been going a bit too well this season.
Luton Town’s run to the top however hasn’t been short of fantasy. They became the only team to be promoted to the First division of English football even after facing successive relegations and being demoted to the fifth tier of English football.
With three wins to their name and twelve points in their tally of 17 games, Luton Town is placed in the 18th position of the League table. On the other hand, Sheffield United with two wins and nine points in their tally of 18 games is placed in the 20th position of the league. Both the teams are placed in the relegation zone and have to make things work quickly for them because it becomes too late for them in the season.
Sheffield United is coming to the match after a draw against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. It was a typical late-drama ending. C. Archer scored the goal for Sheffield in the 87’ minute of the game to take the lead upon Villa. However, come minute 97’ Villa equalizes courtesy of a superb assist from D. Luiz and Zaniolo’s header. On the other hand, Luton Town is coming to this match after a superb win against Newcastle United, placed in the top half of the league.
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Sheffield United vs Luton Town Where to watch
- India -Sony Sports Select 2/ Disney+Hotstar
- England- BT TV/ TNT App
- Germany- DAZN/ Amazon Prime/ Video ZDF
Sheffield United vs Luton Town Head-to-Head and Predictions
The two teams have come face to face with each other on six occasions. Sheffield United has the upper hand over Luton Town with two wins to their name. Luton Town has just one win. However, the last win came in a recent meeting. Three matches between the two teams have ended in a draw.
Luton Town is predicted to win the match by a scoreline of 2-0 against Sheffield United. Luton Town’s superb defensive performance recently can prove too much for Sheffield United.
Predicted Score: Sheffield United vs Luton Town (0-2)
Sheffield United vs Luton Town Team News
Luton Town’s team doesn’t have much concern about injuries in their dugout. Only one player is reported to have missed out on the game against Sheffield United that is their captain, Tom Lockyer.
Lockyer collapsed during the game against Bournemouth due to his heart problems resulting in the match being suspended 1-1. Rob Edwards is unlikely to rotate the squad for this game and can even think of starting the same eleven as that of the earlier match, especially after a solid defensive performance against Newcastle United.
Three players will be missing the match against Luton Town on Tuesday. The center-back duo of John Egan and Chris Basham will be absent from the match due to a foot injury and a leg injury respectively.
Tom Davies, the midfielder will also be missing the match due to an unknown injury. Paul Heckingbottom would not think of rotating the squad and would like to play the best possible eleven for the match as they are in the relegation zone.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town Betting Tips and Odds
Betting tips for the match
- Luton Town is to win the match.
- Luton Twon is to score two goals.
- Elijah Adebayo is to be on the score sheet.
Odds
- Sheffield United win-1.72
- Luton Town win- 1.90
- Draw-1.88
Probable Lineups for Sheffield United vs Luton Town
Sheffield United
- Goalkeeper: W. Foderingham
- Defenders: A. Trusty, J. Robinson, G. Baldock
- Midfielders: Y. Larouci, O. Norwood, V. Souza, J. Bogle, A. Brooks
- Forward: C. Archer
Luton Town
- Goalkeeper: T. Kaminski
- Defenders: T. Mengi, G. Osho, A. Bell
- Midfielders: I. Kabore, A. Sambi, R. Barkley, A. Doughty, A. Townsend, J. Brown
- Forwards: E. Adebayo
Sheffield United vs Luton Town Players to watch out for
Elijah Adebayo
The player to watch out for Luton Town is going to be Elijah Adebayo. The English Centre-Forward has been in good form this season, continuously providing that attacking threat to the opponents. Adebayo has racked up four goals this season so far. Apart from Adebayo, Carlton Morris can prove to be a threat to the opponent. The No.9 of Luton Town has also been in stellar form this season. Morris has bagged three goals and two assists this season in the Premier League so far.
Cameron Archer
Though the team hasn’t performed the way they would have wished, there have various players who have given formidable performances during the season. The first player to watch out for Sheffield United is Cameron Archer. The English center-forward has performed quite well in the attacking line.
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The former Aston Villa man, Archer has bagged up three goals in this season so far. The second player to watch out for Sheffield is Gustavo Hamer. The defensive midfielder from the Netherlands, Hamer has racked up two goals and two assists this season so far.
