EPL Match Preview: Brighton & Hove vs Sheffield

Sheffield United look to build on the momentum from back-to-back wins as they get set to match up with Brighton & Hove Albion this Saturday afternoon at Amex Stadium.

Let’s take a closer look at where the value is at in this matchup.

Dafabet Odds

Team to Win (Regular Time)

•Brighton: 2.22
•Draw: 3.34
•Sheffield: 3.58

Spread

•Brighton -0.5: 2.25
•Sheffield +0.5: 1.73

Total

•Over 2: 1.62
•Under 2: 2.38

Key Points to Consider

Last 6: Brighton, coming off a 1-1 road draw vs Crystal Palace, have 2 draws, 1 win and 3 losses in their last six overall. Sheffield, coming off a 2-0 home win vs Aston Villa, have 2 wins, 1 loss and 3 losses in their last six overall.

Some Numbers: Brighton are amongst one of the tougher teams to defend and scout against due to their team play. They are No. 5 in the league in passes overall. Surprisingly, though, they are just No. 19 in the league in corners taken.

Head-to-Head: These two sides last matched up on Jan. 21, 2006 (League Championship) when Sheffield United won, 3-1. This weekend’s matchup is the first time they will meet in Premier League action.

Projected Leaders

David McGoldrick has a 15 percent chance to score for Sheffield. He averages 2.03 shots overall per sim, 0.91 shots on goal per and 0.17 goals per sim.

Neal Maupay has a 45 percent chance to score for Brighton. He averages 2.9 shots overall per sim, 1.2 shots on goal per and 0.61 goals per sim.

Analyst’s Pick

Brighton to win.

Four-star (out of four) hot trend pick. Average margin of victory in sims is Brighton +0.83 goals.

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