After holding Chelsea to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge, Brighton will be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Matchday 33.
The Seagulls were a better side in the draw with Thomas Tuchel’s troops, and it is no wonder the odds for away win have been dropping.
Since a win over Sheffield United will see Brighton escape the danger zone, away win should definitely be considered.
March and Lamptey, remain on the sidelines with injuries, while White is out of contention through suspension.
The Blades, on the other hand, will compete in the Championship next season, and given their five-game losing run in the national championship, anything but a routine away win would be a major surprise.
Important attacker Oliver McBurnie misses the match with injury, which is yet another reason why we are tempted to put our money on the Seagulls.
Sheffield United vs Brighton: Head-to-Head
Teams Sheffield United Brighton played so far 9 matches.
Sheffield United won 5 direct matches. Brighton won 1 matches. 3 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored a 2.67 goals per Match.
Sheffield United vs Brighton: Prediction
Sheffield United in actual season average scored 0.82 goals per match. In 13 (65.00%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 9 (45.00%) matches in season 2021 played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
Brighton average scored 1.08 goals per match in season 2021. In 12 (63.16%) matches played away was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. In 8 (42.11%) matches played away team was total goals (team and opponent) Over 2.5 goals.
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Brighton will be forced into at least one change following the late red card shown to key defender Ben White late on against Chelsea earlier this week.
Joel Veltman is the most likely candidate to get the nod alongside Lewis Dunk and Adam Webster, while Dan Burn can also shift across from left wing-back to cover that position.
Adam Lallana and Neal Maupay were brought on as second-half substitutes at Stamford Bridge, but both players are pushing for a recall here, with Potter likely to tweak formation.
As for the home side, Heckingbottom's hands are tied somewhat by a long list of players in the treatment room.
Chris Basham and Sander Berge are closing in on a return but are unlikely to be considered here, while Jack O'Connell, Jack Robinson, Billy Sharp and Oli McBurnie are definitely out.
However, Heckingbottom does have the option of bringing in John Lundstram and Ben Osborn in central midfield should he wish.
David McGoldrick is almost certain to lead the line as he looks to build on a return of six Premier League goals this term, which accounts for 35% of the Blades' 2020-21 total.
Sheffield United possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; Ampadu, Egan, Bryan; Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Osborn, Stevens; McGoldrick, Brewster
Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; Veltman, Dunk, Webster; Gross, Lallana, Bissouma, Burn; Trossard, Welbeck; Maupay