Brighton v Sheff Utd

Brighton vs Sheffield United Preview

Brighton aren't likely to get a better opportunity to return to winning ways than this Sunday afternoon when they play host to bottom of the table Sheffield United at their AMEX Stadium as The Seagulls look to end a five-match winless run in the Premier League while Sheffield United will have received a welcome boost as they secured all three points with a 2-1 home win against Wolves last weekend.

After producing a positive start to this new Premier League season which saw Brighton pick up five wins from their opening six games which consisted of victories over Luton Town, Wolves, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Bournemouth, the south coast club's progress has been checked in recent weeks as Roberto de Zerbi's side have failed to win any of their subsequent five league games.

Within this lull in proceedings, Brighton have been handed defeats by Aston Villa and Manchester City in 6-1 and 2-1 losses respectively but the hosts have at least picked up points in draws with Liverpool, Fulham and Everton although the latter two results will have been a disappointment.

Brighton's recent problems haven't been helped by the fact that the hosts have failed to keep a single clean sheet to date in the league while goals have also been prevalent with nine of Brighton's 11 matches resulting in Over 2.5 goals.

Sheffield United will make their way down to the south coast for Sunday afternoon's encounter against Brighton in a more confident frame of mind after picking up their first win of the season last weekend which came by the way of a 2-1 home win against Wolves.

The Blades had experienced an extremely rough ride upon their return to the Premier League beforehand though as Paul Heckingbottom's side had slumped to nine defeats within their opening 10 games of this new Premier League campaign which has included losing five away games so far this term.

Defeats at Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, West Ham, Fulham and Arsenal have contributed to Sheffield United sitting bottom of the Premier League table despite last weekend's win against Wolves and they now face a very tricky opponent in the shape of Brighton on Sunday afternoon.

The omens certainly look to be against The Blades as they hit the road for this clash as the Yorkshire club have managed to capture just two wins from their previous 30 outings on their travels, including a staggering 25 defeats during this period as well.

In addition, Sheffield United have also failed to keep a clean sheet so far this season.

Brighton v Sheffield United Verdict

Both Brighton and Sheffield United have been involved in a number of high-scoring fixtures so far this season and further goals look likely to unfold at the AMEX Stadium with Brighton getting the nod.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 3.5 goals @ 2.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Brighton win & Over 3.5 goals @ 2.25

Correct Score: Brighton 3-0 @ 9.00