Southampton – Sheffield Utd : Preview & Prediction
Southampton and Sheffield United have nothing to hope for on this final day of the league except to get the best possible ranking in order to earn some more money. The Saints, 12th, have not lost for a month, posting 3 wins at Watford (3-1), against Manchester City (1-0) at home and at Bournemouth (2-0) on the last day then 3 draws at Everton (1-1), Manchester United (2-2) and ahead of Brighton and Hove (1-1). Winner in the first leg on the smallest of scores, Southampton is close to signing a second success against this opponent this season. Sheffield United, 8th, will not win a European ticket at the end of this last day. Wilder’s training collapsed in the last two days, recording two losses to Leicester City (2-0) and to Everton (0-1) last Monday. A third poor performance on the Southampton lawn seems to be emerging.
Southampton had won 1-0 at Sheffield in the first leg.
Sheffield United remain on 2 defeats in a row to Leicester and against Everton.
The Saints have not lost for 6 days, ie 3 wins and 3 draws.
Southampton, 12th, can gain 1 place if they win.
Sheffield, 8th, can drop to 10th place if lost.
Southampton are expected to do the job at home against a Sheffield United side who have given up.
Southampton – Sheffield Utd : Betting Tips
Southampton – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
