Sheffield Utd vs West Ham Prediction and Betting Preview 10 Jan 2020

Here's our Sheffield Utd vs West Ham Prediction analysis:

West Ham United will make the trip to Bramall Lane in a crunch Premier League clash on Friday night, hoping to snatch all three points from overachieving Sheffield United in a bid to steer further away from the dreaded relegation zone.

Match status: 2019/20 Premier League - Matchweek 22
Kick-off: Friday 10 Jan 2020, 09:00pm CET
 Venue: Bramall Lane (Sheffield)

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Though predicted to finish around mid-table come the end of the season, the Hammers have shockingly been involved in a relegation dog-fight so far this term. Sitting 16^th on the log, a measly two points away from the drop zone, these West Ham players really need to step up.

The Blades started the Premier League season on a high but have since seen their rollercoaster ride come to a halt. The newly-promoted side have struggled to grind out favorable results on a regular basis in recent weeks.

With a difficult game against tough customers Sheffield United on the cards, the question on everyone’s mind is “Will the real West Ham United please stand up?”.

Sheffield United vs West Ham United Team News

Following a brilliant start to the Premier League campaign, Sheffield United fans were quick to compose various chants for manager Chris Wilder. Without doubt, he deserved every single plaudit he received earlier in the season.

Even so, the Blades have endured a dip in form in recent weeks. Back-to-back league defeats for the first time this season, have gotten the club’s supporters gutted and quite rightly so.

However, given those defeats have come against run-away league leaders Liverpool and reigning champions Manchester City, Sheffield United fans can have no complaints. These two teams are undoubtedly heads and shoulders above the rest of the sides in the cluster.

Wilder’s side managed to return to winning ways on the last match-day courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 win over English league minnows AFC Flyde in the FA Cup. The manager, in particular, seemed relieved to have finally ended their losing streak.

Despite back-to-back 2-0 defeats in the league, the home side still sit comfortably in eighth on the log, spotting a whopping seven-point cushion over the Hammers.

West Ham United, on the other hand, have been flirting with fellow teams around the relegation zone this season. This season is one the club’s supporters will want to put behind them as soon as possible. Such has been their awfulness so far.

Manuel Pellegrini was given the sack last month, after failing to bring his faltering side right back on track. With the club’s managerial duties now vested on David Moyes, there has been a new sense of belief at the London Stadium.

They recorded their biggest victory of the season last time out in the league, courtesy of a 4-0 drubbing of helpless Bournemouth in front of the home support. Away at Gillingham, the Irons progressed to the next round of the FA Cup, thanks to a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Gills.

The visitors have been erratic so far on the road, struggling to pick up points. They have dropped points in seven of their previous ten outings.

Injured or Suspended Players:

Sheffield Utd: Simon Moore, Michael Verrips.

West Ham: Ryan Fredericks, Jack Wilshere, David Martin, Andriy Yarmolenko, Michail Antonio.

Pre-Match Odds:

Sheffield Utd - 1.97
Draw - 3.56
West Ham - 4.28

All odds are with 1xBet and are subject to change.

All odds are for Sheffield Utd vs West Ham Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Sheffield Utd vs West Ham Predictions

Given West Ham’s dreadful form on the road and Sheffield’s three-game unbeaten run at Bramall Lane, the home side have to considered slight favorites for the win here.

However, take into consideration that the Irons have a new manager at the helm and their record under this Scottish tactician have been nothing short of superb. This West Ham side are definitely no slouch!

David Moyes’ side are expected to give Sheffield United a run for their money in this fixture but the Blades should have enough about themselves to secure a sure point at the least.