Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction and Odds | Championship August 17
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Betting Preview
WagerTalk soccer handicapper Kevin Dolan shares his thoughts on Wednesday’s Sheffield United vs Sunderland showdown in the English Championship. Just one point separates the two teams heading into Match Day 4, and both sides will be eager to improve on their respective one solitary win of the season with a good performance.
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| Wednesday, August 17 | English Championship Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United: | -130 |
| Sunderland: | +380 |
| Draw: | +270 |
| Total: | 2.5 Goals (Odds Above Courtesy of DraftKings) |
| Game Time: | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT |
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Analysis
Sunderland almost made it two wins from two on Saturday before giving up two goals over the final three minutes of action, including a bizarre header by the QPR goalkeeper, to squander what looked like a certain three points at home for them in the Stadium of Light.
Sheffield United has won two of the last three head-to-heads against Sunderland at Bramall Lane, but that one loss did come in their last encounter here in the EFL Cup back in 2019.
Alex Neil Impressed By Early Momentum
Last season’s League One playoff winner Sunderland has impressed to start their 2022-23 Championship campaign, taking points from each of their opening three fixtures.
No one has been more impressed than manager Alex Neil however, with the Scotsman hailing Sunderland’s 3-2 road win away against Bristol City back in Match Day 2 as “brilliant” and he’ll no doubt be hoping for more of the same here on Wednesday.
Sheffield United Far From ‘Sharp’
Sheffield United’s top scorer from last season, Billy Sharp, picked up what looked like an ankle injury in Sunday’s matchup against Middlesbrough, so it’s unlikely he’ll be fit enough to play in this one.
Sharp bagged 14 goals for the Blades last season, along with seven assists, so his absence will be a huge blow for Paul Heckingbottom’s side heading into this one.
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction
Sunderland has made a solid start to their Championship campaign so far, but arguably face their toughest test of the season to date in going to Bramall Lane and looking to carve out a result here on Wednesday.
Only two teams had more wins at home than Sheffield United managed last season, and the Blades owned the league’s second-best goal differential as well, behind promoted Premier League side Fulham.
Sheffield United’s only win of the season so far came coincidentally in what was their only home game of the year as well, a 2-0 win against Millwall back in Match Day 2, as they continue to show why Sheffield is such a tough place to come and try and get a result.
Take Sheffield United to win outright here on Wednesday against Sunderland in the English Championship.
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Meet the Author
‘The sharpest sports mind in Ireland’ is how one prominent newspaper dubbed Kevin Dolan after he became the first foreigner ever to win the World Series of Handicapping tournament back in 2015. “The Irishman” made his start wagering on GAA, football, soccer and boxing, all to immense success. Since becoming a professional bettor, he has since lit up the sports betting scene in the U.S. and abroad, winning two handicapping awards and writing a best-selling book on sports handicapping named ‘The Complete Guide to Sports Betting’.
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