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Correct score: Sheffield Utd 1-1 Burnley

Sheffield United and Burnley have the best home and away records respectively, indicating an immovable object is about to an unstoppable force.

Just eight months ago, Sheffield United hosted Burnley in the Premier League, with both clubs desperately scrapping for top flight survival. This fixture will take on a rather different complexion on Boxing Day. Read on for our Sheffield Utd vs Burnley predictions.

Sheffield Utd v Burnley prediction: Will the Clarets get their biggest away win yet? – Photo by imago/Paul Chesterton

Sheffield Utd vs Burnley prediction: Two sides in form

Key facts:

  • Burnley boast the tightest defence in the Championship, with just nine conceded.
  • However, Sheffield United have the most clean sheets with 15.
  • Sheffield United have the most points per game at home, while Burnley have the most points on the road.

Correct score prediction Sheffield Utd 1-1 Burnley

We foresee a tight and cagy affair between two sides who give vanishingly little away. Sheffield United have been excellent at home, winning nine and drawing one, but we think the Clarets are resilient enough to hold out.

The Blades, three points clear at the top, would not be devastated by a draw either.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Closely fought battle expected

  • HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
  • DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
  • AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The bookmakers' expected winner in this clash is, by a narrow margin, Sheffield Utd. Their odds of 7/5 produce an implied 41.7% likelihood of victory. With just 9.4% between the outcomes, this one will be close.

Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!

Recent H2Hs: Three on the spin for the Clarets

Though the two to three split in their last five implies a close rivalry, Burnley have dominated the last three meetings between the sides.

The Clarets have won the last three by an aggregate of 11-1. Sheffield United will want to put that right.

England Premier League 20/04/24

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1
Burnley

Burnley

4

England Premier League 02/12/23

Burnley

Burnley

5
Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

0

England Championship 10/04/23

Burnley

Burnley

2
Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

0

England Championship 05/11/22

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

5
Burnley

Burnley

2

England Premier League 23/05/21

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1
Burnley

Burnley

0

Sheffield Utd preview: Normal service resumed

Following an October blip, and injuries to their top two strikers, a few concerns were expressed over Sheffield United in recent months, but Chris Wilder's side have put those to bed in resounding fashion.

The Blades are now unbeaten in 11 games, have won nine of those fixtures and have won four of their last five to nil.

A win against Burnley would make them resounding favourites to win the Championship.

Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Gilchrist, Souttar, Robinson, Burrows, Davies, Peck, Rak-Sakyi, O'Hare, Hamer, Moore

England Championship 12/05/25

W

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

3

England Championship 08/05/25

W

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

3

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1

England Championship 25/04/25

W

Stoke

Stoke

0

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

2

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Burnley

Burnley

2

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1

Burnley preview: What injury crisis?

Despite suffering injuries to key players such as Jeremy Sarmiento, Aaron Ramsey, Lyle Foster and Manuel Benson, Burnley come into this one in fine form.

The Clarets are unbeaten in nine, with six clean sheets in those matches. They also boast the best away record in the division, and a fine record against the Blades.

A 2-1 win over Watford last weekend saw captain Josh Brownhill net his eighth goal of the season from midfield, making him top scorer at Turf Moor this season.

Predicted lineup: Trafford (GK), Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys, Cullen, Laurent, Anthony, Mejbri, Mejbri, Fleming

England Championship 03/05/25

W

Millwall

Millwall

1

Burnley

Burnley

3

England Championship 26/04/25

W

QPR

QPR

0

Burnley

Burnley

5

England Championship 21/04/25

W

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1

Burnley

Burnley

2

England Championship 18/04/25

W

Watford

Watford

1

Burnley

Burnley

2

England Championship 11/04/25

W

Norwich

Norwich

1

Burnley

Burnley

2

Harrison Burrows has proven to be a shrewd signing – Photo by imago/Manjit Narotra

Player to watch: Harrison Burrows

Normally, our players to watch are red-hot strikers or cultured creators. But with the defensive records on show here, it is only fair to spotlight a defender.

Our pick is Harrison Burrow, Sheffield United left-back. The Englishman, signed from Peterborough in the summer has been instrumental in their 15 clean sheets, and ranks second for the Blades in expected assists and chances created.


William Evans is a football and politics fanatic. A first-class graduate of UEA's Broadcast and Digital Journalism MA course, he also achieved a first class degree in politics and media studies during his time at UEA.