Aston Villa vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 December

Aston Villa

W W D L D

4th place in English Premier League

1-1

22/12/2023 16:00

Sheffield United

L L L L L

20th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Sheffield United on 22 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Aston Villa vs Sheffield United preview before placing your bet.

Aston Villa are currently 4th with 68 points after 38 matches.
Sheffield United sit 20th with 16 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Aston Villa to win with probability 78%.
Head-to-head history favors Sheffield United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Aston Villa have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2023-12-22

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa

Sheffield United

2023-12-22 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Manchester City	91	38	28	7	3	96	34	62
02 Arsenal	89	38	28	5	5	91	29	62
03 Liverpool	82	38	24	10	4	86	41	45
04 Aston Villa	68	38	20	8	10	76	61	15
05 Tottenham Hotspur	66	38	20	6	12	74	61	13
06 Chelsea	63	38	18	9	11	77	63	14
07 Newcastle United	60	38	18	6	14	85	62	23
08 Manchester United	60	38	18	6	14	57	58	-1
09 West Ham United	52	38	14	10	14	60	74	-14
10 Crystal Palace	49	38	13	10	15	57	58	-1
11 Brighton Hove Albion	48	38	12	12	14	55	62	-7
12 AFC Bournemouth	48	38	13	9	16	54	67	-13
13 Fulham	47	38	13	8	17	55	61	-6
14 Wolves	46	38	13	7	18	50	65	-15
15 Everton	40	38	13	9	16	40	51	-11
16 Brentford	39	38	10	9	19	56	65	-9
17 Nottingham Forest	32	38	9	9	20	49	67	-18
18 Luton Town	26	38	6	8	24	52	85	-33
19 Burnley	24	38	5	9	24	41	78	-37
20 Sheffield United	16	38	3	7	28	35	104	-69

Head To Head

03/03/2021 14:00

Sheffield United

1 - 0

Aston Villa

ENG PR

21/09/2020 13:00

Aston Villa

1 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG PR

17/06/2020 13:00

Aston Villa

0 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG PR

14/12/2019 11:00

Sheffield United

2 - 0

Aston Villa

ENG PR

08/02/2019 15:45

Aston Villa

3 - 3

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

01/09/2018 10:00

Sheffield United

4 - 1

Aston Villa

ENG LCH

Aston Villa

17%

Draw

33%

Sheffield United

50%

Aston Villa Last 6 matches

17/12/2023 10:00

Brentford 1 - 2 Aston Villa ENG PR

14/12/2023 13:45

HSK Zrinjski Mostar 1 - 1 Aston Villa UEFA ECL

09/12/2023 13:30

Aston Villa 1 - 0 Arsenal ENG PR

06/12/2023 16:15

Aston Villa 1 - 0 Manchester City ENG PR

03/12/2023 10:00

AFC Bournemouth 2 - 2 Aston Villa ENG PR

30/11/2023 16:00

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Legia Warszawa UEFA ECL

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Sheffield United

16/12/2023 11:00

Chelsea 2 - 0 Sheffield United ENG PR

09/12/2023 11:00

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Brentford ENG PR

06/12/2023 15:30

Sheffield United 0 - 2 Liverpool ENG PR

02/12/2023 11:00

Burnley 5 - 0 Sheffield United ENG PR

25/11/2023 11:00

Sheffield United 1 - 3 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

12/11/2023 10:00

Brighton Hove Albion 1 - 1 Sheffield United ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

Aston Villa

Sheffield United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.47

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

3.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

18 (95%)1 (5%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

12 (63%)7 (37%)

Aston Villa

Recent matches

Sheffield United

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(58%)11 8(42%)

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(63%)12 7(37%)

/Yes

(74%)14 5(26%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)11 8(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Aston Villa

Sheffield United

Shots

Aston Villa

Total shots

14.79 avg / game

Blocked

79 total

Avg. 4.39

Sheffield United

Total shots

10.84 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 3.05

Aston Villa Pass Sheffield United

Total passes

8883

Avg. 468 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

6140

Avg. 323 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

36%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Aston Villa

Played games

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.05

6.00

114

Corners

4.11

14.68

279

Throw-ins

355

18.68

1.26

Offsides

2.00

2.42

GK saves

4.58

Aston Villa

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.53

2.74

0.05

0.16

11.11

211

Fouls

209

11.00

14.37

273

Tackles

314

16.53

NEXT MATCHES

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Aston Villa

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How We Build the Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Aston Villa vs Sheffield United on 22 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Aston Villa vs Sheffield United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Aston Villa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Aston Villa and Sheffield United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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