Burnley vs Sheffield United - A Dense and Low Scoring Game

On Tuesday 29 December, Burnley host Sheffield United at Turf Moor. 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 game.

Burnley

The Clarets are off to a rough start to the season; in the relegation zone on goal difference as I write.

No other team have created fewer shots or shots on target than Burnley so far this season, Burnley creating on average 8.92 ashots and 2.75 shots on target per game.

Looking at the four most recent games, Burnley have created on average 2.00 shots on target per game which is the joint worst attacking numbers in the league right now and also below Burnley's average so far this season.

There's been on average 2.00 goals scored in Burnley's league games so far this season, 67% of the games ending with under 2.50 goals.

When Burnley faced teams from the bottom half of the table at home last season, there were on average 2.20 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 2 point from 14 games.

Only Burnley have created fewer shots and shots on target than Sheffield United so far this season, Sheffield United creating on average 8.92 shots and 2.92 shots on target per game.

Looking at the four most recent games, Sheffield United have created on average 2.00 shots on target per game which is the joint worst attacking numbers in the league right now and also below Sheffield United's average so far this season.

There's been on average 2.36 goals scored in Sheffield United's league games so far this season, 57% of the games ending with under 2.50 goals.

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 1-1.
My Betting Tip is Total Goals: Under 2.25.
Stake at 5/10 units.

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