Sheffield United vs Southampton betting tips: Premier League match preview & predictions

Match: Sheffield United vs Southampton

Competition: English Premier League

Date: September 14, 2019

Start time: 5:00 pm EAT

Stadium: Bramall Lane

These two teams have enjoyed comebacks against a top side before the international break. Sheffield United will be looking to get back to winning ways at home.

Southampton, only win so far came in their last outing on the road.

It’s been a decent start to the campaign for Sheffield. In their first match against one of last season’s top six, they found themselves 2-0 down at Stamford Bridge to Chelsea at half time. But, less than 50 seconds into the second period, Callum Robinson pulled one back to make it 2-1.

Then, in the 89th minute, Robinson’s cross towards Lys Mousset deflected in off Zouma for an own goal.

The Blades are now on five points after a draw at Bournemouth, a home win over Crystal Palace and then their only defeat so far, a 2-1 reverse against Leicester.

Southampton, have showed their resilient side to get a point last time out.

Manchester United took the lead at St Mary’s after just ten minutes two weeks ago and just 12 minutes into the second half, Southampton equalized through Jannik Vestergaard’s towering header.

Kevin Danso was sent off for a second bookable offence but Southampton held out for a 1-1 draw and Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side did begin this season with back-to-back defeats. That run was ended by a 2-0 win in their last away game at Brighton.

Sheffield United team news

Sheffield United’s starting XIs have contained only British and Irish players. No side had ever done that in back-to-back Premier League games since April 2012.

Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson will be in goal.

Their back four will feature the famous overlapping centre-backs of John Egan and Jack O’Connell.

Oliver Norwood will anchor the midfield.

John Lundstram and Luke Freeman will also be in central-midfield.

Callum Robinson’s recent good performances should see him start. Although he did miss Republic of Ireland’s win over Bulgaria due to injury in midweek.

Oliver McBurnie scored on his last appearance at Bramall Lane and will be hoping to do the same here.

David McGoldrick and Billy Sharp will be the options off the bench.

Southampton team news

Southampton, Ralph Hasenhüttl is beginning to implement his preferred 4-2-2-2 formation.

Angus Gunn first choice goalkeeper this season.

In defence, Jannik Vestergaard’s goal against Manchester United means he is the third Danish player to score for Saints in the Premier League, after Ronnie Ekelund and teammate Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.

Vestergaard will partner Jan Bednarek at the back.

Kevin Danso is suspended though after he became the first Southampton player ever to be sent off on their home debut in the Premier League.

Ryan Bertrand should be fit enough to come back in.

In midfield, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Oriol Romeu (defensive midfield duo) right now.

Further forward, James Ward-Prowse is likely to start but Moussa Djenepo could come back in for Sofiane Boufal.

Nathan Redmond is expected to face months out with an ankle injury.

Che Adams will continue to partner Danny Ings with Michael Obafemi and Shane Long left in reserve.

Further forward, James Ward-Prowse is likely to start but Moussa Djenepo could come back in for Sofiane Boufal.

Up front, Nathan Redmond is expected to face months out with an ankle injury.

So, Che Adams will continue to partner Danny Ings with Michael Obafemi and Shane Long left in reserve.

Will this side leave Yorkshire with a result?

with Michael Obafemi and Shane Long left in reserve.