Brighton vs Sheffield United
England – Premier League
Date: Saturday, 21 December 2019
Kick-off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Amex Stadium (Brighton).
Brighton & Hove Albion host surprise package Sheffield United in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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Meanwhile, Brighton welcome the Blades knowing that only three points will do if they wish to join their opponents in the top 10.
Despite only winning four of their last 11 fixtures in the Premier League, Sheffield United have done enough to remain in contention at the right end of the table.
Brighton vs Sheffield United Prediction Line-Ups
Brighton vs Sheffield United Head to head (h2h)
Teams Brighton Sheffield United played so far 6 matches.
Brighton won 1 direct matches. Sheffield United won 4 matches. 1 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 3.17 goals per Match.
Brighton vs Sheffield United Prediction
Brighton in actual season average scored 1.54 goals per match. In 10 (100.00%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 5 (50.00%) matches in season 2019 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Sheffield United average scored 1.54 goals per match in season 2019. In 12 (85.71%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 6 (42.86%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Team news
Brighton's Aaron Connolly is available after recovering from a groin problem. Dale Stephens could also be in contention having served a one-match suspension.
Solly March (groin) and Jose Izquierdo (knee) remain long-term absentees for The Seagulls.
Sheff Utd are missing the suspended John Fleck but Chris Wilder says his squad is otherwise in "fantastic shape".
Match officials
Referee: Robert Jones. Assistants: Stuart Burt, Simon Bennett. Fourth official: Keith Stroud. VAR: Michael Oliver. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.