Sheffield United vs. West Ham Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Sheffield United vs. West Ham

Sheffield United and West Ham United, after experiencing divergent outcomes against lower-league teams in the FA Cup, return to Premier League action at Bramall Lane on Sunday.

The Blades secured a comfortable 4-0 victory against Gillingham in their recent knockout tie, while the Hammers faced early elimination with a 1-0 loss to Bristol City.

Sheffield United vs. West Ham

Sheffield United has seen limited Premier League success since Chris Wilder’s return, with their lone victory being a 1-0 triumph over Brentford last month. In the subsequent fixtures against Chelsea, Aston Villa, Luton Town, and Manchester City, they only managed to secure one point from a possible 12, scoring a mere three goals across those 360 minutes.

However, in the FA Cup third-round clash with Gillingham, they showcased a more prolific side. Will Osula’s first-half brace, followed by a second-half double from James McAtee, led to a convincing 4-0 victory at the Priestfield Stadium on January 6. This win earned them a fourth-round encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion, providing a welcome distraction from their challenging Premier League situation.

What to remember – Sheffield United vs. West Ham

West Ham faces challenges in the final third due to several unavailable attackers and others uncertain for the Bramall Lane trip. Despite Sheffield United’s defensive improvement since Wilder’s return, they remain susceptible in aerial duels, which plays into the strengths of set-piece expert James Ward-Prowse.

With Moyes’s side showcasing defensive prowess in the Premier League, a lone goal from the Hammers could be sufficient for success this weekend.

Betting tip for Sheffield United vs. West Ham

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be less than 2.5 goals in this match.