Newcastle v Sheff Utd

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Newcastle United's promising four-game unbeaten sequence in the Premier League was brought to an end on Wednesday night after being handed a disappointing 2-0 defeat away from home at Crystal Palace, while Sheffield United's disastrous Premier League campaign continued in midweek when they were dealt a 4-2 defeat at Old Trafford against Manchester United as The Blades edge closer to the trap-door.

Newcastle United's recent defeat means The Magpies now occupy a disappointing seventh place in the Premier League table and like many other clubs the north-east club have found it difficult to balance their European commitments alongside those of the domestic top flight.

However, despite failing to live up to expectations this term after last season's highly successful campaign, Newcastle United have only lost just three of their last 12 matches overall in the Premier League, all of which were dealt out to Eddie Howe's side on their travels with losses at Arsenal, Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

Results on home soil at St James' Park though have been pretty solid as The Magpies have lost just two of their previous 15 home games whilst picking up 10 wins in the process along with keeping no fewer than eight clean sheets.

Sheffield United face a ‘must win' situation as they make their way to the north-east to take on Newcastle United on Saturday knowing that if they fail to take all three points here then The Blades face certain relegation unless they can perform a footballing miracle.

Sheffield United's latest slump has seen the Yorkshire club fail to win any of their last 10 games overall in the Premier League and having suffered seven defeats within this dismal period, there appears to be little hope for Chris Wilder's side at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon.

The bigger picture shows The Blades have managed to capture just one win from their last 18 matches overall in the English top flight which came in the form of a rare highlight by way of a 3-1 win away from home at Luton Town but the visitors look to be firmly on the back foot ahead of this upcoming clash against The Magpies.

That victory at Kenilworth Road has proved to be Sheffield United's only win on the road so far this season which also includes losing 13 of their 17 outings on the road to date while also failing to score in seven of these 17 away games as well.

Newcastle United v Sheffield United Verdict

Despite losing last time out, Newcastle United look set to return to winning ways here this Saturday especially as Sheffield United have conceded in each of their last 18 games overall.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS No @ 2.05

Other side bets worth considering:

Newcastle Utd win & Over 3 goals @ 2.10

Correct Score: Newcastle Utd 3-0 @ 9.50