Wolves v Sheff Utd

Wolves vs Sheffield United Preview

Wolves registered an impressive 2-1 win away from home at Tottenham last weekend in the Premier League which means the west midlands club not only achieved the ‘double' over the north London club in the English top flight but has also given the hosts a 15-point cushion above the bottom three clubs, while Sheffield United were handed a heavy 5-0 thrashing at home by Arsenal in last week's action.

Although Wolves are unlikely to figure in the challenge for a top five finish this season, nevertheless, it has been a highly promising and encouraging campaign this season under manager, Gary O'Neil, and a top half finish at least should be well within their grasp this term which would signal significant improvement.

The bigger picture shows Wolves have lost just three of their last 11 matches overall in the Premier League which came in the form of losses to West Ham, Manchester United and Brentford, but the west midlands club have also picked up six wins in the process as well.

Wolves have also impressed at home as well with the home side suffering just four defeats in their previous 17 home games in the domestic top flight and this will give Wolves plenty of confidence that they can grab the three points here on Sunday.

Sheffield United still remain bottom of the Premier League table following a demoralising 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal on home soil at Bramall Lane and having managed to capture just three wins throughout the whole of this season's campaign, only one of which has been recorded on their travels, the prospects of an away win here for The Blades looks highly unlikely.

Rare victories against Sunday's opponents, Wolves, 2-1 at home back in early November along with subsequent wins against Brentford and Luton Town have proved to be Sheffield United's only highlights in what has otherwise been a disastrous return to the English top flight for the Yorkshire club.

Results away from home continue to be a major concern for Sheffield United manager, Chris Wilder, who is in his second stint at the club as The Blades have been dealt no fewer than nine defeats within 12 outings on the road so far this term which certainly does not bode well for the visitors coming up against a solid and confident Wolves outfit under O'Neil.

Wolves v Sheffield United Verdict

Each of the last two meetings between Wolves and Sheffield United have resulted in three goals being scored and as Sheffield United's defence has resembled something of a sieve as The Blades have conceded two goals or more in nine of their 12 away games, the prospect of a few goals and a Wolves win looks highly likely here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.65

Other side bets worth considering:

Wolves win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.10

Correct Score: Wolves 2-1 @ 8.50