Sheffield Utd vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips (18 February)

Back in the elite this season, Sheffield United are unable to get up to speed and are heading straight downhill. The promoted team is last in the Premier League with only 13 points collected in 24 games. Maintaining therefore appears very difficult to obtain 1 more match and 7 points behind the first non-relegation team. Last weekend, Sheffield United took advantage of the support of their fans to dominate a direct competitor to not go down, Luton Town 3-1. This saving result put an end to a bad dynamic of 7 matches without a victory in the championship, 2 draws and 5 defeats. Brighton currently occupies 9th place in the Premier League and finds itself in a very unfavorable position to win a European folding seat.

It should still be noted that depending on the identity of the winners of the National Cups, new places could be unlocked in order to access Europe. Victorious only once in the last 5 days, the Seagulls have however been progressing slowly for several weeks. After winning against Crystal Palace 4-1, they lost at Tottenham last weekend 2-1. Qualified for the round of 16 of the FA Cup, Brigton will also be present in the round of 16 of the Europa League.

Sheffield United still records the withdrawals of captain Egan, potentially starting defenders Basham and Baldock, recently signed goalkeeper Grbic and substitute Jebbison. In addition, the participation of the important striker McBurnie (4 goals in PL) is not assured. Midfielder Vini Souza contributed greatly to last weekend's victory against Luton. Striker Archer (4 goals in PL) also scored. Absent from the group against Luton, the winger hired this winter Brereton Diaz (2 goals in 3 PL matches) should be present this time. This is also the case for defender Holgate (Everton) who has started since his arrival. Note that striker Benie Traoré (Nantes) and full-back Luke Thomas (Leicester) were loaned while experienced midfielder Fleck joined Blackburn.

For Brighton, it should be noted the defections of important striker Joao Pedro, from the long-absent Enciso, veteran Milner and starting winger March. Crowned African champion with Ivory Coast last weekend, winger Adingra could make his return this Saturday. Japanese international Mitoma did his against Tottenham and he was very fit. In the absence of Joao Pedro (8 goals and 2 assists in PL), it is Welbeck (2 goals in PL) or Ferguson (6 goals in PL) who should start up front. Midfielder Dahoud joined Stuttgart this winter. Conversely, Boca Juniors' promising left-back Valentin Barco (19) has been recruited and could be available this weekend after taking part in the AmSud qualifiers for the Olympic Games.