Chelsea vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Odds, Lineups, Head to Head & Telecast
12th placed Chelsea FC play host to rock bottom 20th placed Sheffield United at the Stamford Bridge stadium this Saturday, 16 December 2023 afternoon, 15:00 UTC kick-off.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United Prediction
Chelsea have had a disastrous start to the season that has seen them take up 12th place in the English Premier League table. They are set to host relegation favorites Sheffield United this Saturday at their home ground Stamford Bridge Stadium. Chelsea has 19 points from 16 games played in the season. Mauricio Pochettino’s side has scored 26 goals and conceded 26 goals in these 16 games.
Sheffield United, are rock bottom 20th placed in the English Premier League, having gathered just 8 points from their 16 games. Sheffield United have scored 12 times and conceded 41 times in their past 16 games.
Stats Insider’s independent predictive analytics model predicts, that Chelsea has a 77% chance of winning this Premier League match and is priced at $1.22 on bet365. Sheffield United have been given a 7% chance of winning by the bookies and you can get $13.00 for them on bet365. There’s a 15% chance of a draw happening in this match according to the bookies, and it is priced at $6.50 on bet365.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United Odds
- Stake.com: Home: 1.26, Draw: 5.60, Away: 11.00
- Betibet: Home: 1.26, Draw: 6.33, Away: 11.24
- Betsson: Home: 1.24, Draw: 6.50, Away: 13.50
- Pinnacle: Home: 1.23, Draw: 7.01, Away: 11.48
- Marathonbet: Home: 1.25, Draw: 6.20, Away: 12.00
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Chelsea vs Sheffield United Injury News
Chelsea FC has Wesley Fofana out with a cruciate ligament injury till late March 2024 and Carney Chukwuemeka out with a knee injury. Ben Chilwell and Trevoh Chalobah are out with a hamstring injury. Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku are out with ankle injury and knee injury respectively. Reece James, Noni Madueke, Marcus Bettinelli, Malo Gusto, and Lesley Ugochukwu will also miss the clash against The Blades with injury.
Sheffield United will be without the services of Tom Davies, who is out with a knee injury till February 2024. Defender Rhys Norrington-Davies and Forward Rhian Brewster are ruled out with hamstring injuries till mid-December 2023.
Defender John Egan is reeling from a calf injury, while forward Daniel Jebbison is out with illness. Long-term absentee defender Chris Basham is ruled out till early June 2024, after suffering a broken leg. Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly is also doubtful about regaining fitness by this Saturday.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United Possible Line-ups
Chelsea FC haven’t managed to score a goal in 3 of their 8 home matches in the Premier League this season. Pochettino-led Chelsea has managed to score at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches. Chelsea FC’s home record this season stands at 2 wins- 3 draws- 3 losses. Chelsea FC have also managed to concede a goal in each of their last 6 matches. Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea could line up in their preferred 4-2-3-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper- R. Sanchez
- Defenders- R. James, M. Cucurella, B. Badiashile, A. Disasi
- Midfielders- M. Caicedo, E. Fernandez, C. Palmer, C. Gallagher, M. Mudryk
- Forward- A. Broja
Sheffield United haven’t won a football game in any of their last 7 away matches. Sheffield United are on a losing streak of losing 3 matches in a row. The Blades have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 12 matches. Sheffield United’s dismal away record this season stands at 0 wins- 1 draw- 6 losses. Paul Heckingbottom’s Sheffield United could line up in their preferred 3-4-2-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper- W. Foderingham
- Defenders- G. Baldock, A. Trusty, A. Ahmedhodzic
- Midfielders- J. Bogle, Vinicius, G. Hamer, A. Brooks, C. Archer, J. Mcatee
- Forward- W. Osula
Chelsea vs Sheffield United Albion Head-to-Head
In the past 5 Chelsea vs Sheffield United matches, Chelsea had 5 wins, Sheffield United had 1 win, and one other game ended in a draw.
Chelsea FC defeated Sheffield United 2 – 0 in their last encounter in the English FA Cup on 21st March 2021. The other 4 matches in their past 5 head-to-head encounters ended:
- Sheffield United 1 – 2 Chelsea on 8th February 2021 in the English Premier League (EPL)
- Chelsea 4 – 1 Sheffield United on 7th November 2020 in the English Premier League (EPL)
- Sheffield United 3 – 0 Chelsea on 11th July 2020 in the English Premier League (EPL)
- Chelsea 2 – 2 Sheffield United on 31st August 2019 in the English Premier League (EPL)
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Chelsea vs Sheffield United Telecast
The English Premier League match between Chelsea and Sheffield United will be played at the Stamford Bridge Stadium in London City, England on December 16, 2023, with a kick-off time of 15:00 UTC. The Chelsea vs Sheffield United game is available to watch in the USA with Stream Premier League on Peacock as well as on USA Network.
This game has not been picked for television coverage in the UK due to the traditional 3 pm blackout for Saturday games. Football fans in the Indian Subcontinent can watch this match between Chelsea and Sheffield United on the Star Sports network or by streaming it live on the Disney + Hotstar app.
