Sheffield United vs Everton Predictions

• Sheffield United and Everton have scored just two combined goals in six Premier League games this season.
• The last seven league meetings between these sides have produced fewer than three goals.

Blades set for uphill battle

Sheffield United and Everton have endured a difficult start to the Premier League campaign but at least one of the teams will put their first points on the board on Saturday, although goals are expected to be at a premium.

For the Blades, survival was always likely to be a big ask after the sale of key players this summer and that has turned out to be the case. They held on well against Manchester City but a late goal handed them their third defeat from three league matches, and a penalty-shootout loss to Lincoln City in midweek has further damaged morale.

They have scored just two goals in four competitive games this season and have the lowest expected goals tally (1.74) of any side to have played three top-flight matches.

Toffees lacking natural goalscorer

Everton’s season is not going any better. They have matched Sheffield United’s record of three successive Premier League losses and have failed to score a single league goal, although they did recover from a goal down to beat Doncaster Rovers in midweek.

The Toffees have registered a respectable 5.21 expected goals, but their lack of a natural finisher is hampering their ability to get on the scoresheet and they could struggle at Bramall Lane.

Goal drought expected at Bramall Lane

With just two goals scored by these sides in six combined league games, neutrals shouldn’t expect any fireworks on Saturday. Under 2.5 goals has landed in each of the last seven league meetings between these sides and another low-scoring affair should be backed.

Given both teams’ scoring record, backing a goalless draw could be a good choice in the correct score market.