Everton - Sheffield United predictions and free betting tips [11/05/2024]

On Saturday 11th of May, the 37th round of the Premier League will take place with Everton welcoming Sheffield United on their home turf. The Blades are already set to return to the Championship following their failed campaign in the elite division, whereas the Toffees have just about secured their stay from relegation in April.

Stadium

The match will take place in Liverpool at Goodison Park.

Everton

Despite an 8-point penalty imposed by the FA this season, Everton has managed to keep their Premier League status. The Merseyside club currently sits 15th in the tournament and leads the 18th Luton Town by 11 points. Furthermore, Sean Dyche's pupils have picked up momentum: suffering only one defeat in their last seven rounds, with 4 victories and 2 draws.

After defeating Nottingham Forest (2:0), Liverpool (2:0) and Brentford (1:0) in succession, Everton settled for a draw against Luton Town last weekend (1:1): Elijah Adebayo's penalty kick was the response to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's perfect shot. Everton maintains a fine record at Goodison Park, winning four consecutive home matches, including the Merseyside derby against Liverpool. Moreover, they have not conceded a goal over this period and hold steady defensively behind the leading trio. 

Sheffield United

Sheffield United, bottom of the Premier League ranking and having only accumulated 16 points in 36 rounds, has had a nightmare this season. The club is assured to depart the elite division at the end of the campaign, which is no surprise: the Red and Blacks failed to win in 12 consecutive matches (3 draws and 9 losses). Sheffield United has suffered defeats against Brentford (2:0), Burnley (1:4), Manchester United (4:2), Newcastle (5:1) and Nottingham Forest last week (1:3).

Despite an early penalty goal from Ben Brereton Diaz giving the underdogs an advantage, Callum Hudson-Odoi netted two, with Ryan Yates also contributing a goal. Moreover, the club's poor defence has seen them concede 100 goals this season, which ties an anti-record in the Premier League with the performance of the 1993-94 Swindon Town. Moreover, the visitors lost their last four away matches, letting in a total of 14 goals! 

Head-to-Head

The Blades emerged victorious in May 2021 in Liverpool with a 0:1 score, however, the first-round meeting ended 2:2.

Match Prediction: Everton vs Sheffield United

Everton is the favourite to win this match, considering the current form on Goodison Park. Dyche's pupils conduct the spring segment quite confidently, contrary to the guests: suffering four consecutive away losses and long since losing any chances of survival. Prognosticating a routine home victory with a -1 handicap.

Total Prediction

Sheffield has let in at least two goals in all of its spring matches, and there is no reason for this sequence to break on Goodison Park this time. Taking into account the overfilled hospital of Blades, it is safe to assume that the hosts will meet the individual total of more than 1.5 goals.

Corner Prediction

With the support of a home crowd, Everton will undoubtedly take the lead and control the game, thus justifying the prediction of their victory at -1.5 corners.

Yellow Card Prediction

Sheffield earns almost three yellow cards per game on average and will most likely meet this statistic in the upcoming round.

Score Prediction

I will wager a precise score of 2:0 in favour of Everton.