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Bramall Lane will host Sheffield United’s clash with Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday in the Championship (England).
The home team head into this clash looking to get their first league win of the season after their first three games ended in a draw.
Meanwhile, the visitors have had a better start to the season, but failed to build on it, as they stumbled to a defeat at the weekend.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Sheffield United vs. Bolton key stats
- Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions.
- Bolton Wanderers have failed to keep a clean sheet in three of their last five games across all competitions.
- Sheffield have scored two or more goals against Bolton in three of their last five home games across all competitions.
Sheffield United vs. Bolton preview: Big test for the visitors at Bramall Lane
Sheffield United vs. Bolton — Tale of the Tape
| Sheffield United | vs | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Position | 11th |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 16th/11th | Home / Away Rank | 10th/17th |
Sheffield United are still searching for their first Championship victory, having drawn all three of their league matches so far.
Their latest game ended in a stalemate, having played a 2-2 draw against Cardiff City in South Wales.
Three draws from three Championship matches, along with League Cup victories away to Mansfield Town and Blackburn Rovers, represent a solid unbeaten start.
However, Wilder will want those draws to start becoming wins, particularly with the club facing the possibility of a 12-point deduction.
Sheffield United could be hit with a significant points penalty similar to the one suffered by rivals Sheffield Wednesday last season after the company used to purchase the club was placed into liquidation by the High Court a couple of weeks ago.
Bolton, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat since returning to the second tier when they were beaten 1-0 at home by fellow newcomers Lincoln City.
The visitors have experienced all three possible results across their opening three games since returning to the Championship, with their unbeaten start ending on Saturday.
The Trotters secured promotion through the playoffs after seven seasons outside the Championship, including a brief spell in League Two.
Their return to the second tier was confirmed with a 4-1 victory over Stockport County at Wembley.
Steven Schumacher has been handed the task of guiding Bolton through their first season back in the Championship and made a winning start as his side defeated Preston North End 2-1 on the opening day.
That result was followed by a respectable draw at Loftus Road before Lincoln handed them their first defeat of the campaign.
With the two clubs having played in different divisions since 2019, Tuesday’s meeting will be their first since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sheffield United vs. Bolton form guide & betting tips
| Sheffield United | vs | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
DDD |
Form | WDL |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 15th | Form Table | 12th |
| 2 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 2 |
WDDWD |
Form (All Comps) | WLWDL |
Whispers predicts: Sheffield United 2-0 Bolton
Sheffield United enter this Championship encounter as narrow favourites to claim all three points in front of their home support.
We expect the visitors to try to put up a fight in this game, but we are predicting a 2-0 win for the home side.
Although Bolton have enjoyed solid defensive performances in recent weeks, the hosts possess good offensive quality to get past the visitors.
Ahead of the game, the bookmakers have made Sheffield favourites at odds of 61/100 (1.61) to claim a home victory.
A draw is priced at 27/10 (3.70), while an away victory for Bolton Wanderers is offered at 27/10 (3.70), making them the underdogs.
For under 2.5 goals, it is priced at 4/5 (1.80), and both teams to score (no) is available at 4/5 (1.80) odds.
Also, the goals option for the home team is a good pick for this game, and (over 1.5 goals) is at 18/25 (1.72).
> Home to win at 61/100 (1.61) | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score (No) at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Home team total goals (over 1.5) at 18/25 (1.72) | Likelihood: Probable