Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sheffield United - Featureless Fixture at Falmer Stadium

On Sunday 20 December, Brighton & Hove Albion host Sheffield United at Falmer Stadium. It's a game between two teams in dire need of points and it seems plausible that both teams would rather safeguard one point rather than gamble for three. I do believe we're in for a rather dull and low scoring match.

Brighton & Hove Albion

The Seagulls are off to a frustrating start to the season, hovering just 2 points above the relegation zone.

Only 5 teams have created fewer shots on target than Brighton so far this season, Brighton creating on average 3.45 shots on target per game.
Only Chelsea and Manchester City have conceded fewer shots on target than Brighton so far this season, Brighton conceding on average 2.82 shots on target per game.

Looking at the four most recent games, Brighton have created on average 2.75 shots on target per game which is below the league average and also below Brighton's average so far this season. In the last four games, Brighton have conceded on average 2.50 shots on target per game which is below the league average and also below Brighton's average so far this season.

When Brighton faced teams from the bottom half of the table at home last season, there were on average 2.00 goals scored in total per game.

Sheffield United

The Blades are off to a horrendous start to the season, being rock bottom of the table with just 1 point from 12 games.

Only Burnley and Newcastle United have created fewer shots on target than Sheffield United so far this season, Sheffield United creating on average 2.91 shots on target per game.

Looking at the four most recent games, Sheffield United have created on average 2.50 shots on target per game which is below the league average and also below Sheffield United's average so far this season.

When Sheffield United faced teams from the bottom half of the table on the road last season, there were on average 1.80 goals scored in total per game.

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Prediction & Betting Tips

Both teams create very little going forward and both teams had a low total goals average when facing bottom half teams last season.
For what it's worth, the corresponding game last season ended 0-1 and the reverse fixture at Bramall Lane was a 1-1 draw.
My Betting Tip is Total Goals: Under 2.25.
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