Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Kick-off is on Saturday 12 December for Sheffield Utd and Burnley, a Championship meeting. On our Elo ratings Burnley have the edge, 1660 to 1523 once home and away form is split out.
Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 0.2 a game, so unders appeal. Sheffield Utd keep it tight, with clean sheets in 100% of their games.
This one has not been previewed yet. Our Championship tips page carries every Championship prediction we publish.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Sheffield UtdHome | Rating | BurnleyAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,478 | Overall | 1,621 |
| 1,523 | Match venue | 1,660 |
| 1,523 | At home | 1,653 |
| 1,528 | Away | 1,660 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,525 | Attack | 1,534 |
| 1,498 | Defence | 1,641 |
| 1,534 | Home attack | 1,526 |
| 1,507 | Away attack | 1,534 |
| 1,523 | Home defence | 1,669 |
| 1,551 | Away defence | 1,656 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,482 | Goal environment | 1,408 |
| 1,510 | Home goals | 1,418 |
| 1,472 | Away goals | 1,490 |
| 1,494 | Possession | 1,498 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,468 | Set-piece attack | 1,499 |
| 1,470 | Set-piece defence | 1,499 |
| 1,453 | Close games | 1,605 |
| 1,490 | Winning margin | 1,622 |
Match venue compares Sheffield Utd at home with Burnley away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In 11 meetings since November 2019, Sheffield Utd have won three, Burnley have taken six and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Sheffield Utd vs Burnley prediction page.