Everton v Sheff Utd

Everton vs Sheffield United Preview

Everton gained a point in a 1-1 draw away from home at Luton Town in the Premier League last Friday night which not only saw The Toffees further add to their points tally but it also extended their unbeaten run in the top flight to four games overall, while Sheffield United probably cannot wait for this campaign to end as The Blades were dealt their latest in a long line of defeats last Saturday, slipping to a 3-1 loss at home to Nottingham Forest.

Having registered vital top flight wins against the likes of Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Brentford along with the aforementioned point against Luton Town, Everton now sit in the relative comfort and safety of 15th place in the Premier League table where Sean Dyche's side possess an unassailable 11-point cushion above the relegation zone with just two games remaining.

The merseyside hosts are therefore safe for another season in the domestic top flight despite being dealt an eight-point deduction earlier in the campaign, so The Toffees will be in confident mood as they prepare for the visit of rock-bottom Sheffield United on Saturday afternoon.

Form and results on home soil at Goodison Park have also shown vast improvement with Everton winning their last four home games on the trot but goals could be in short supply as seven of Everton's last 10 home games have resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Sheffield United have only two games remaining in what has been a harrowing experience for the Yorkshire club in the Premier League as the visitors sit bottom of the table with just a total of 16 points under their belts to date.

To make matters worse, Sheffield United have now failed to win any of their previous 12 games overall in the top flight and having also slipped to nine defeats within this period as well, The Blades' prospects do not look promising at all ahead of this upcoming trip to merseyside to take on an improving Everton outfit.

The Yorkshire club have lost their last five games on the trot with defeats incurred against Brentford, Burnley, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, while the bigger picture shows Chris Wilder's side have managed to capture just the single win out of their last 20 matches overall.

14 defeats within these 20 games further underlines the problems Sheffield United have had this season and another disappointing result for Wilder & co looks to be on the cards on Saturday afternoon.

Everton v Sheffield United Verdict

Goals could be thin on the ground as four of the last five meetings between Everton and Sheffield United have produced fewer than three goals but Everton look the most likely to grab the three points.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 2.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Everton win & Under 3 goals @ 4.50

Correct Score: Everton 2-0 @ 9.00