Chelsea vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Chelsea

D W W W W

6th place in English Premier League

2-0

16/12/2023 11:00

Sheffield United

L L L L L

20th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Chelsea vs Sheffield United on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chelsea vs Sheffield United preview before placing your bet.

Chelsea will face Sheffield United in English Premier League on December 16, 2023 at 11:00.
Chelsea are currently 6th with 63 points after 38 matches.
Sheffield United sit 20th with 16 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.18.

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

11:00

2023-12-16

Chelsea vs Sheffield United - Prediction & Odds

Chelsea

Sheffield United

2023-12-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

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

21/03/2021 09:30

Chelsea

2 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG FAC

07/02/2021 15:15

Sheffield United

1 - 2

Chelsea

ENG PR

07/11/2020 13:30

Chelsea

4 - 1

Sheffield United

ENG PR

11/07/2020 12:30

Sheffield United

3 - 0

Chelsea

ENG PR

31/08/2019 10:00

Chelsea

2 - 2

Sheffield United

ENG PR

17/03/2007 11:00

Chelsea

3 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG PR

Chelsea

67%

Draw

17%

Sheffield United

17%

Chelsea Last 6 matches

10/12/2023 10:00

Everton 2 - 0 Chelsea

ENG PR

06/12/2023 16:15

Manchester United 2 - 1 Chelsea

ENG PR

03/12/2023 10:00

Chelsea 3 - 2 Brighton Hove Albion

ENG PR

25/11/2023 11:00

Newcastle United 4 - 1 Chelsea

ENG PR

12/11/2023 12:30

Chelsea 4 - 4 Manchester City

ENG PR

06/11/2023 16:00

Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 4 Chelsea

ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sheffield United

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

04/11/2023 11:00

Sheffield United 2 - 1 Wolves

ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Chelsea

Sheffield United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

Avg. per game

0.55

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.66

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

17 (45%)21 (55%)

Chelsea

Recent matches

Sheffield United

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

/Yes

(66%)25 13(34%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Chelsea

Sheffield United

Shots

Chelsea

Total shots

14.39 avg / game

Blocked

143 total

Avg. 3.76

Sheffield United

Total shots

9.61 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 2.76

Chelsea Pass Sheffield United

Total passes

21678

Avg. 570 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

59%

Total passes

12068

Avg. 318 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

35%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Chelsea

Played games

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.03

5.32

202

Corners

141

3.71

16.05

610

Throw-ins

667

17.55

2.24

Offsides

1.66

3.29

125

GK saves

167

4.39

Chelsea

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.84

108

102

2.68

0.11

0.13

11.71

445

Fouls

422

11.11

17.34

659

Tackles

704

18.53

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How We Build the Chelsea vs Sheffield United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chelsea vs Sheffield United on 16 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.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chelsea'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 Chelsea and Sheffield United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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