LiontipsTottenham vs Sheffield United. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 2, 2021).
Command Analysis
The eight-time Cup winner and two-time champion of England finished sixth last year, which brought them a ticket to the Europa League, where Tottenham performed quite successfully. In the spring Tottenham beat Wolfsberger, but at the next stage, they unexpectedly lost to Dynamo Zagreb.
The London club made it to the League Cup final, but there they could not hold back Manchester City. In the 82nd minute, Laporte got an assist from De Bruyne and stole the trophy from the Spurs.
After 33 rounds of the English Premier League, the Spurs have 15 victories and eight draws, which sums up to 53 points and the seventh position in the standings. The distance to the top four is only five points, which leaves them a chance to get into the Champions League.
After a home defeat to Manchester United (1:3), Hotspurs drew with Everton (2:2) and in their last home game beat Southampton (2:1).
Today, only Davies is out due to an injured calf.
The four-time Cup Winner and Champion of 1898 performed very powerfully last season. The team showed clever football and made everyone take them seriously, as they finished in ninth place in the table. But from the first rounds of the new season, something went wrong and Sheffield United sank.
The only achievement of the team this season is reaching the FA Cup quarterfinals, where they could not do anything against Chelsea (0:2).
In the Premier League, Sheffield have only 17 points after 33 rounds, with five victories and two draws, and an early ticket to the Championship. Sheffield United have the worst attacking line, with only 18 goals. After a series of defeats, the team unexpectedly beat Brighton (1:0) at home.
Robinson, Sharp, McBurnie, and O'Connell, who has an injured knee, will not be able to play today.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
In the last two head-to-head games, the score was 3:1.
СтавкаCorners: Total Under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In the last two games between the team, this bet played.
СтавкаPenalty: yes
Penalties were given in every third match.
Tip and bets
In this game, motivation and home field are on Tottenham's side, for the hosts the main struggle of the season only begins. Sheffield United are pretty much already in the Championship, but they probably won't mind slamming the door. We believe that the Londoners will be able to get three points on class alone.
Our prediction is Tottenham to win with a handicap (-1.5) goals.
The last head-to-head games had plenty of goals. We see no reason why the teams will try to park the bus today. We expect multiple scoring chances and good finishes by the opponents.
The second bet - total over 2.5 goals.
