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Sheffield United FC vs Leicester City FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Sat 24 Aug 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Leicester City FCPremier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Neil Hair
  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Referee Peter Kirkup
  • Referee Richard West
  • Referee Michael Oliver

Head-to-Head

2
4
Sheffield United FC 6 games · Avg 3.7 goals Leicester City FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Aug Leicester City FC H 1–2 L
18 Aug Crystal Palace FC H 1–0 W
10 Aug AFC Bournemouth A 1–1 D
05 May Stoke City FC A 2–2 D
27 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 2–0 W
22 Apr Hull City AFC A 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Aug Sheffield United FC A 2–1 W
18 Aug Chelsea FC A 1–1 D
11 Aug Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 0–0 D
12 May Chelsea FC H 0–0 D
06 May Manchester City FC A 0–1 L
28 Apr Arsenal FC H 3–0 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sheffield United FC launch into their encounter with Leicester City FC.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield United FC and Leicester City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' Spain international Ayoze Perez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' A quiet spell here at . Leicester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sheffield United FC and Leicester City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 35' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 38' Jamie Vardy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the centre-forward.
  • 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 48' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Maddison is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leicester City FC.
  • 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 54' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — David McGoldrick exits the field as Oliver McBurnie enters on 54.
  • 57' The referee calls foul for John Lundstram. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 62' A goal from the Scotland international Oliver McBurnie! He fires home on 62 to make it 1-1!
  • 64' Leicester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harvey Barnes is hanging Dennis Praet on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leicester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 70' Sensational shot from Harvey Barnes. Leicester City FC is back in the lead.
  • 75' Sheffield United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 78' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — Chris Basham exits the field as Ravel Morrison enters on 78.
  • 83' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 88' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 89' Nampalys Mendy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Youri Tielemans on 89 minute.
  • Full Time. Leicester City FC beats Sheffield United FC

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.2 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25 Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for: Sheffield United FC or Leicester City FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC35% Draw30% Leicester City FC35%
Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Leicester City FC
65%
Sheffield United FC or Leicester City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC25% Draw49% Leicester City FC26%
Actual: Leicester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Leicester City FC covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% 85%
-1 15% 19% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 64% 36%
+1 64% 20% 16%
+1.5 84% 16%
+2 84% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% 6%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
31%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.