Sheffield United vs Burnley Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 26

Sheffield United

L L W L W

3rd place in England Championship

0-2

26/12/2024 15:00

Burnley

D W W W W

2nd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield United vs Burnley on December 26, 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 for you.

Sheffield United are currently 3rd with 90 points after 46 matches.
Burnley sit 2nd with 100 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sheffield United to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Burnley, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sheffield United have 2 wins, while 0 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

15:00

2024-12-26

Sheffield United vs Burnley - Prediction & Odds

Sheffield United

Burnley

2024-12-26 15:00

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 14:00

Sheffield United

1 - 4

Burnley

ENG PR

02/12/2023 15:00

Burnley

5 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG PR

10/04/2023 19:00

Burnley

2 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

05/11/2022 12:30

Sheffield United

5 - 2

Burnley

ENG LCH

23/05/2021 15:00

Sheffield United

1 - 0

Burnley

ENG PR

29/12/2020 18:00

Burnley

1 - 0

Sheffield United

ENG PR

Sheffield United

33%

Draw

Burnley

67%

Sheffield United Last 6 matches

21/12/2024 15:00

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

14/12/2024 15:00

Sheffield United 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

11/12/2024 19:45

Millwall 0 - 1 Sheffield United ENG LCH

08/12/2024 15:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 2 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

29/11/2024 20:00

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

26/11/2024 19:45

Sheffield United 3 - 0 Oxford United ENG LCH

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Burnley

21/12/2024 15:00

Burnley 2 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

15/12/2024 15:00

Norwich City 1 - 2 Burnley ENG LCH

10/12/2024 19:45

Burnley 0 - 0 Derby County ENG LCH

06/12/2024 20:00

Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

30/11/2024 15:00

Stoke City 0 - 2 Burnley ENG LCH

26/11/2024 19:45

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

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

249

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

239

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored

198

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

198

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

167 (56%)133 (44%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

143 (48%)154 (52%)

Sheffield United

Recent matches

Burnley

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)30 15(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sheffield United

Burnley

Shots

Sheffield United

Total shots

12.24 avg / game

Blocked

879 total

Avg. 3.69

Burnley

Total shots

11.36 avg / game

Blocked

727 total

Avg. 3.05

Sheffield United Pass Burnley

Total passes

111566

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

115638

Avg. 438 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sheffield United

300

Played games

Burnley

297

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.31

5.43

1630

Corners

1400

4.71

19.33

5800

Throw-ins

5108

17.20

1.65

495

Offsides

524

1.76

2.57

771

GK saves

820

2.76

Sheffield United

DISCIPLINARY

Burnley

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

556

472

1.59

0.06

0.06

9.83

2949

Fouls

2875

9.68

13.86

4158

Tackles

3720

12.53

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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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