Sheffield United vs Burnley: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Sheffield United

L L W L W

3rd place in England Championship

0-2

26/12/2024 11:00

Burnley

D W W W W

2nd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield United vs Burnley on 26 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sheffield United vs Burnley preview before placing your bet.

Sheffield United will face Burnley in England Championship on December 26, 2024 at 11:00.
Sheffield United are currently 3rd with 90 points after 46 matches.
Burnley sit 2nd with 100 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.25.

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

2024-12-26

Sheffield United vs Burnley - Prediction & Odds

Sheffield United

Burnley

2024-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2024

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

20/04/2024 10:00

Sheffield United

1 - 4

Burnley

ENG PR

02/12/2023 11:00

Burnley

5 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG PR

10/04/2023 15:00

Burnley

2 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

05/11/2022 08:30

Sheffield United

5 - 2

Burnley

ENG LCH

23/05/2021 11:00

Sheffield United

1 - 0

Burnley

ENG PR

29/12/2020 14:00

Burnley

1 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG PR

Sheffield United

83%

Draw

Burnley

17%

Sheffield United Last 6 matches

21/12/2024 11:00

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield United 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

11/12/2024 15:45

Millwall 0 - 1 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

08/12/2024 11:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 2 - 2 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

29/11/2024 16:00

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

26/11/2024 15:45

Sheffield United 3 - 0 Oxford United

ENG LCH

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Burnley

21/12/2024 11:00

Burnley 2 - 1 Watford

ENG LCH

15/12/2024 11:00

Norwich City 1 - 2 Burnley

ENG LCH

10/12/2024 15:45

Burnley 0 - 0 Derby County

ENG LCH

06/12/2024 16:00

Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

30/11/2024 11:00

Stoke City 0 - 2 Burnley

ENG LCH

26/11/2024 15:45

Burnley 2 - 0 Coventry City

ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Sheffield United

Burnley

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.43

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

Avg. per game

1.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.35

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

42 (86%)7 (14%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

32 (70%)14 (30%)

Sheffield United

Recent matches

Burnley

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

/Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(29%)13 32(71%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sheffield United

Burnley

Shots

Sheffield United

Total shots

12.88 avg / game

Blocked

175 total

Avg. 5.00

Burnley

Total shots

12.39 avg / game

Blocked

122 total

Avg. 3.21

Sheffield United Pass Burnley

Total passes

20549

Avg. 428 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

22733

Avg. 494 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sheffield United

Played games

Burnley

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.49

Clean sheets

0.65

5.53

271

Corners

242

5.26

19.88

974

Throw-ins

926

20.13

1.57

Offsides

1.39

2.51

123

GK saves

2.09

Sheffield United

DISCIPLINARY

Burnley

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.02

1.80

0.04

0.07

10.90

534

Fouls

530

11.52

16.14

791

Tackles

703

15.28

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How We Build the Sheffield United vs Burnley Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield United vs Burnley on 26 December 2024 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 England Championship 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.

Sheffield United vs Burnley Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sheffield United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Burnley'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.

England Championship 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 England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Sheffield United and Burnley sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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