Sheff Utd v Brentford

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Sheffield United slumped to a third defeat on the trot in the Premier League following their midweek 2-0 loss at home to Liverpool as Sheffield United manager, Chris Wilder, was unable to make it a triumphant return to Bramall Lane in this his first game back in charge of The Blades while Brentford also tasted defeat during the week when they went down to a 2-1 defeat away from home at Brighton on Wednesday night.

Last weekend's heavy 5-0 thrashing away from home against fellow relegation candidates, Burnley, proved to be the last straw for the Sheffield United board as they parted ways with former manager, Paul Heckingbottom, who had guided the Yorkshire club to just one win in their opening 14 games of this Premier League season.

That rare highlight came in the form of a 2-1 home win against Wolves but the hosts have also been dealt no fewer than 12 defeats within their 15 matches played to date in the domestic top flight and that is why The Blades find themselves sitting bottom of the Premier League table ahead of this weekend's action.

Although that win was achieved on home soil at Bramall Lane, Sheffield United have also tasted defeat on six occasions so far this term in their own backyard which doesn't fill one with much confidence that they can return to winning ways here.

A 2-1 midweek defeat down on the south coast further compounded Brentford's recent woes as not only do The Bees have a depleted squad through numerous injuries including that of playmaker, Brian Mbuemo, who has notched seven goals along with producing three assists, who limped off against Brighton and is now rated as doubtful to face Sheffield United.

Brentford have now lost three of their last four games overall having suffered previous defeats at the hands of Liverpool and Arsenal and although Thomas Frank's side recorded a 3-1 home win against strugglers, Luton Town, league wins overall have been tough to come by so far this season.

The Bees have won just five of their 15 league matches to date in the Premier League, three of which have been registered on home soil at their Gtech Community Stadium but four defeats out of their seven away games so far this term suggests a straight win here for the visitors looks unlikely.

The goals market therefore appeals here especially as two of the previous three meetings between these two clubs have resulted with both teams scoring and this trend may well continue on Saturday.

Sheffield United v Brentford Verdict

Sheffield United have failed to keep a single clean sheet so far this season while Brentford have conceded in each of their last five games so the option of both teams scoring does appear to be favourable in this one.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.80

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 8.00