Sheffield United vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for EFL League Cup (September 21, 2021).

Sheffield United

England

EFL Cup

21 September 14:45

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Southampton

England

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On September 21, Sheffield United host Southampton in the EFL League Cup match. What to expect from this game? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

Sheffield United

Sheffield Unitedstarted their League Cup campaign on August 10. They beat Carlisle United (1:0) in a tough match. In the second round, the Bladeswent against Derby County and got a strong-willed victory (2:1).

Last year, the Blades got relegated from the Premier League. In the Championship, Slavisa Jokanovic's men won two games and drew three times. They currently are in 15th place with nine points.

McGoldrick, Mousset, and Stevens might not be able to feature in this game.

Southampton

Southampton's win in the first round of the League Cup remains their only victory of the season. The Saints destroyed Newport with a score of 8:0.

In the Premier League, Ralph Hasenhüttl's men got four draws in five rounds. With four points the Saints are in 15th place in the standings. Last Saturday, Southampton managed to stop Manchester City away (0:0).

Armstrong, Smallbone, and Walcott are injured and won't feature today.

Tip and bets

TipSouthampton to pass

1.71

Both teams got off to a good start in the new season, but their current standings are unlikely to satisfy the fans. We expect a close game on a collision course, which might go to extra time. The guests have a more powerful lineup, and the Blades have a home advantage. We suggest betting on the Premier League representatives to advance to the next round.

Our prediction - Southampton to pass

Will the prediction win?

TipTotal under 2.5 goals

1.78

In such matches, a single error can be deciding. We believe that both teams will play very carefully in defense, and there will be less than 3 goals in this game.

Second bet - total under 2.5 goals

Will the prediction win?