Sheff Utd v Bournemouth

Sheffield United vs Bournemouth Preview

Sheffield United will be feeling a whole lot better about themselves as The Blades headed into the international break having collected four points from their last two games which were accumulated by way of a desperately needed 2-1 home win against Wolves followed by a creditable 1-1 draw away from home at Brighton, while Bournemouth also signed off on a positive note before the break as they recorded a solid 2-0 home win against Newcastle United.

Sheffield United will now be seeking not only a second win of their Premier League campaign but a second home win on the trot when they welcome Bournemouth to Bramall Lane on Saturday as the hosts look to build upon their last two results which will have been a massive boost for the Yorkshire club.

However, before we get too carried away, Sheffield United have had to endure a tough return to the English top flight this term as the hosts failed to win any of their opening 10 league matches and slipped to no fewer than nine defeats within this miserable start to their season.

Manager, Paul Heckingbottom, will be demanding further success as they look to pick up where they left off this Saturday whilst keeping things tight at the back as well.

Bournemouth made sure that it wasn't a triumphant return to the Vitality Stadium for former boss, Eddie Howe, as The Cherries registered a well-deserved 2-0 home win against Newcastle United although the south coast club's fans showed their unwavering appreciation for what Howe did for them while he was at the helm.

That win against The Magpies became a second victory in three games for Bournemouth after a previous 2-1 home win against strugglers, Burnley, and they'll be hoping they too can pick up where they left off before the international break at Bramall Lane this weekend.

However, the south coast visitors also had to endure a tough and ultimately fruitless start to their Premier League campaign at the start of this season as they failed to win any of their opening nine league matches, suffering six defeats in the process but they did manage to pick up some useful points by way of draws with the likes of West Ham, Brentford and Chelsea.

Having lost four of their five away games to date though this term, a Bournemouth win looks a risky prospect while the goals market looks the best option for our main bet here.

Sheffield United v Bournemouth Verdict

Here we have two teams that have made disastrous starts to their respective Premier League campaigns and two managers who will be urging their players on to build upon recent encouraging results.

A tight and low-scoring affair may therefore unfold here at Bramall Lane as a result.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 2.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Bournemouth win & Under 2.5 goals @ 5.50

Correct Score: Bournemouth 1-0 @ 9.50