Manchester United 1/2 to beat Sheffield United in Thursday’s Premier League contest

Competition: Premier League

Market: Manchester United win

Odds: 1/2 @ 888sport

With a real chance to pick up maximum points on Thursday night, Manchester United will make the trip to a Sheffield United side in the midst of a real crisis.

Starting with the hosts, only continuing on what has been a woeful run of form since opening the 2020/2021 campaign, Sheffield United are already seen as a landslide pick for the drop this year. In their 12 Premier League matchups so far this season, they are yet to record a single victory, with one draw against 11 defeats, scoring just five and conceding 21 in return. Along with managing to muster just a single point from a possible 36 and already sat six points adrift at the foot of the table, it should also be noted that Sheffield United hold the worst attacking record in the division. As for their recent run of results, along with getting hit with a 3-0 defeat against Southampton last time out, it’s worth highlighting that continuing on from last season, the Blades have just a single point to their name from their last 15 Premier League contests.

As for the visitors, while Manchester United might still be struggling to find top form, the former Premier League champions will be smelling a golden chance to make up some ground in midweek. In their 11 top-flight matchups so far this season, they have recorded six wins, two draws and three defeats, scoring 19 and conceding 17 in return. Managing to muster a points tally of 20, the Reds find themselves sat three points adrift of breaking back into the Champions League positions. As for their recent run of results, while Manchester United might have managed to win just one of their last four matchups across all formats, they have enjoyed an extended domestic unbeaten run. Collecting 13 points from their last five Premier League contests, it’s also worth highlighting that United have won each of their last nine top-flight away fixtures.

Bet: Manchester United 1/2 to beat Sheffield United in Thursday’s Premier League contest @ 888sport