Brighton vs Sheffield United Predictions

• Sheffield United are conceding 2.8 goals per game on the road, losing every trip so far
• The visitors have the worst defensive record in the Premier League
• Only three teams have outscored Brighton in the league this term

Brighton toast key European win

Brighton’s rise continued in midweek, as they secured a famous 2-0 win away at Ajax. While the Dutch giants have fallen on hard times, that won’t make the victory any less sweet for the Seagulls, who are on course for another stellar season.

They return to league action with a winnable clash in prospect, as they host a Sheffield United side who prop up the Premier League table. The Blades did pick up their first win of the season last weekend, but after five defeats from five on the road there’s little for Brighton to fear in this clash.

Blades struggling to keep the pace

Sheffield United beat Wolves 2-1 at home last week, their only positive result of the season outside of a 2-2 draw with Everton. Picking up points against those sides around them at home is vital, but they are struggling to cut through against tougher opponents.

The visitors have lost nine of 11 games, conceding 30 times already. They’re shipping 2.8 goals per game on the road, which has left them bottom of the standings and with the league’s worst defensive record. They’re also bottom of the away table, with five defeats from five on their travels.

With Sunday pitting them against one of the strongest attacks in the Premier League, this could be a long afternoon for the Blades.

Brighton to put on a show

The Seagulls are averaging over two goals per game at home this season, with only three sides in the league outscoring them so far. Among those three are Newcastle, who scored almost a third of their total goals this term in an 8-0 victory at Sheffield United.

The visitors’ lack of investment has made them look out of their depth and with the attacking options that Brighton can call upon, it’s hard to see anything but a comfortable home win. The hosts can boost their tally with a few goals in this one, while forward Evan Ferguson has saved all his goals for the Amex this term and he’s a great anytime scorer option.

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