Bournemouth - Sheffield United predictions and free betting tips [09/03/2024]
On Saturday, 9 March, as part of the 28th round of the Premier League, Bournemouth will host Sheffield United on their home turf. The 'Blades' were thoroughly defeated at home by Arsenal with a scoreline of 6:0 last Monday, and prior to this, the 'Cherries' snapped their winless streak by defeating Burnley (0:2).
Predicted Line-ups
Bournemouth: Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Mepham, Kerkez; Christie, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Solanke.
Sheffield United: Grbic; Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Trusty; Baldock, Hamer, Souza, Osborn, Larouci; McAtee; Brereton Diaz.
Stadium
The clash will take place in Bournemouth, at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth
At present, Bournemouth sits in 13th place in the Premier League standings, residing 11 points clear of the relegation zone. Thus, the 'Cherries' have essentially ensured their Premier League status for the next season. After a series of successful results stretching from early November to the end of December, the team experienced a downturn: last weekend, the Red and Blacks put an end to a seven-game winless run (comprising three draws and four defeats), defeating Burnley with a scoreline of 2-0.
Justin Kluivert put the Southerners ahead before the break, while Semenyo sealed the match in the 88th minute. In the FA Cup, Iraola's charges were knocked out by Leicester City in the last 16 (0:1 after extra time), indicating that focus can now be wholly on the domestic league.
Bournemouth’s next assignment is to end a three-match home winless run, with the hosts also having failed to taste success in their last seven encounters against newly promoted Premier League sides.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United is rooted to the bottom of the Premier League and appears unlikely to escape relegation in the remaining games. The 'Blades' lag 11 points behind the safe 17th position; moreover, in their last 11 rounds, they have managed to secure only one victory, two draws and eight losses. Following their victory over relegation-zone residents Luton Town (1:3), the Red and Whites suffered three severe defeats in quick succession, at the hands of Brighton (0:5), Wolverhampton (1:0), and Arsenal last Monday (0:6).
The efforts of Ben White, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli, coupled with an own goal by Jaydon Bogle, allowed Mikel Arteta's team to easily pocket the three points. Sheffield United, who have conceded at least five goals in four consecutive home games and have lost three matches in a row with a margin of five or more goals, have broken the unfortunate records of Derby County (2007-08) and Swindon Town (1993-94). It is worth mentioning that Chris Wilder's team boasts the worst away performance record in this season's Premier League: having secured merely 5 points from 13 matches with a goal difference of 10 scored and 30 conceded (the worst figure in the league).
Previous Meetings
In their last three encounters with Bournemouth, the red and blacks were not victorious, having lost to the 'Cherries' at Bramall Lane 3:1 late November.
Match Prediction: Bournemouth vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United appears more successful on the road in 2024, but their overwhelmed injuries roster and recent humiliations are hardly likely to inspire the visitors. It seems like the 'Blades' have come to terms with their inevitable relegation and have simply stopped playing – a chance Bournemouth surely won't miss. My prediction is a win for the hosts with a -1 handicap.
Total Goals Prediction
The 'Cherries' boast a decent attacking line spearheaded by Solanke and are certainly capable of breaking the opponent's defence at least twice, a side that's conceded 12 goals in the last three rounds.
Corner Kick Prediction
Supported by their home crowd, Bournemouth will take the initiative and initiate more attacks – I expect at least five corner kicks from the hosts.
Yellow Cards Prediction
Sheffield United accumulates nearly three cautions per match and is likely to meet this "standard" on Saturday.
Score Prediction
I'm placing a bet on a precise 3:0 victory in favour of Bournemouth.
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | G | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 13:2 | 18 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 17:8 | 17 | |
| 3 | Arsenal | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 15:6 | 17 | |
| 4 | Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 16:8 | 14 | |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12:9 | 14 | |
| 6 | Brighton | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:10 | 12 | |
| 7 | Newcastle | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 12 | |
| 8 | Fulham | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 11 | |
| 9 | Tottenham | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14:8 | 10 | |
| 10 | Nottingham | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 10 | |
| 11 | Brentford | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13:13 | 10 | |
| 12 | West Ham | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 10:11 | 8 | |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8:10 | 8 | |
| 14 | Manchester Utd | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5:8 | 8 | |
| 15 | Leicester | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9:12 | 6 | |
| 16 | Everton | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 7:15 | 5 | |
| 17 | Ipswich | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 6:14 | 4 | |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 5:10 | 3 | |
| 19 | Southampton | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4:15 | 1 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 9:21 | 1 | |
| 1 | Manchester City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11:6 | 10 | |
| 2 | Arsenal | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 10 | |
| 3 | Brentford | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11:6 | 10 | |
| 4 | Brighton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 | |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:5 | 7 | |
| 6 | Newcastle | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 | |
| 7 | Fulham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 | |
| 8 | Liverpool | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 | |
| 9 | Tottenham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 | |
| 10 | Chelsea | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:6 | 5 | |
| 11 | Leicester | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:4 | 5 | |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 | |
| 13 | Everton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:7 | 4 | |
| 14 | West Ham | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6:9 | 3 | |
| 15 | Manchester Utd | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:6 | 3 | |
| 16 | Nottingham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2:3 | 2 | |
| 17 | Ipswich | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:5 | 2 | |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:5 | 2 | |
| 19 | Southampton | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1:5 | 1 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:10 | 0 | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 12 | |
| 2 | Chelsea | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 | |
| 3 | Nottingham | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 | |
| 4 | Manchester City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 | |
| 5 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 | |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 | |
| 7 | Newcastle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:5 | 5 | |
| 8 | West Ham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 | |
| 9 | Manchester Utd | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 | |
| 10 | Brighton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:5 | 4 | |
| 11 | Fulham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:5 | 4 | |
| 12 | Tottenham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:6 | 4 | |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:7 | 4 | |
| 14 | Ipswich | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:9 | 2 | |
| 15 | Leicester | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:8 | 1 | |
| 16 | Everton | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:8 | 1 | |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:5 | 1 | |
| 18 | Wolves | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:11 | 1 | |
| 19 | Brentford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:7 | 0 | |
| 20 | Southampton | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3:10 | 0 |
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