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Sheffield United FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 31 Oct 2020 · 12:30 UTC Bramall Lane HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Sheffield United FC vs Manchester City FCPremier League at Bramall Lane.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Paul Tierney
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Simon Bennett

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Oct Manchester City FC H 0–1 L
24 Oct Liverpool FC A 1–2 L
18 Oct Fulham FC H 1–1 D
04 Oct Arsenal FC A 1–2 L
27 Sep Leeds United FC H 0–1 L
21 Sep Aston Villa FC A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Oct Sheffield United FC A 1–0 W
27 Oct Olympique de Marseille A 3–0 W
24 Oct West Ham United FC A 1–1 D
21 Oct FC Porto H 3–1 W
17 Oct Arsenal FC H 1–0 W
03 Oct Leeds United FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

14% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Bramall Lane. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Manchester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' Manchester City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 28' GOAL! Kyle Walker scores on 28. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne
  • 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 48' The 35-year-old Kevin De Bruyne has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 55' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Ben Osborn is replaced by John Lundstram on 55 minute.
  • 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Ethan Ampadu as he leaves the pitch. Oliver Norwood steps in for Sheffield United FC.
  • 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 75' The travelling Manchester City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 80' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Ederson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 81' Another substitution for Manchester City FC to replace Ferran by Phil Foden on 81 minute.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Manchester City FC team. Riyad Mahrez is replaced by Ilkay Gundogan on 85 minute.
  • 90' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Sheffield United FC and Manchester City FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.76 Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sheffield United FC23% Draw31% Manchester City FC46%
Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Sheffield United FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Manchester City FC
77%
Sheffield United FC or Manchester City FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sheffield United FC16% Draw55% Manchester City FC29%
Actual: Manchester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
4.7%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
3.1%
2 – 2
3%
2 – 3
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC

Handicap Sheffield United FC covers Push Manchester City FC covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% 93%
-1 7% 15% 78%
-0.5 22% 78%
+0.5 55% 45%
+1 55% 25% 20%
+1.5 80% 20%
+2 80% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
47%

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