Everton 19/20 to beat Sheffield United in Saturday’s Premier League showdown

Competition: Premier League

Market: Everton win

Odds: 19/20 @ 888sport

With a real chance to extend on their European charge this weekend, Everton will make the trip to leading relegation scrappers Sheffield United on Boxing Day night.

Starting with the hosts, once again left heartbroken last time out, Sheffield United have only continued on what has been a famously woeful start to the 2020/2021 campaign. In their 14 Premier League contests this season, they have recorded a pair of draws against 12 defeats, scoring 8 and conceding 25 in return. Along with being the only top-flight side still looking to collect their first victory of the season, it should also be noted that United hold the worst attacking record in the division. Managing to muster just a points tally of two, Saturday’s hosts open Boxing Day sat rock-bottom of the table and already 10 points adrift of safety. As for their recenet run of results, settling for a point against fellow relegation scrappers Brighton last time out, it’s worth noting that the Blades have failed to win any of their last 17 Premier League contests continuing on from the summer.

As for the visitors, while Everton might have seen their EFL Cup adventure come to an end in midweek, the Blues are enjoying an eye-catching Premier League run. In their 14 top-flight contests this season, they have recorded eight wins, two draws and four defeats, scoring 25 and conceding 19 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 26, Everton open the Boxing Day fixtures sat fourth in the table and holding a one-point buffer from losing their spot in the Champions League positions. As for their recent run of results, despite that cup defeat earlier in the week, the Blues have won each of their last three Premier League contests and have collected 10 points from their last four top-flght apperances. Given the huge gulf in class between the two sides, we’re backing an away victory on Saturday night.

Bet: Everton 19/20 to beat Sheffield United in Saturday’s Premier League showdown @ 888sport