Burnley vs Sheffield United

Current streaks

Recent form

Burnley

Burnley are in impressive form, currently sitting in 2nd position in the Championship with 88 points from 43 games. The Clarets are enjoying a remarkable unbeaten run, having gone nine matches without defeat. Their recent form is particularly noteworthy, with five wins and one draw in their last six outings. Burnley have been defensively solid, conceding just three goals in these six matches and keeping three clean sheets. Their attack has been potent as well, scoring nine goals in this period for an average of 1.5 goals per game. The team's goal difference of +6 over these six matches underscores their dominance. Interestingly, Burnley are currently on a five-match winning streak in the Championship, demonstrating their consistency and ability to grind out results. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring games in this run, the balance between their attacking prowess and defensive stability has been key to their success.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the Blades experiencing both highs and lows in their Championship campaign. The team have shown inconsistency, alternating between winning and losing streaks. They are currently on a two-match winning run, having secured victories against Cardiff City and Coventry City. However, this follows a concerning three-match losing streak against Plymouth Argyle, Millwall, and Oxford United. Despite their fluctuating form, Sheffield United have maintained a strong position in the league table, sitting 3rd with 83 points from 42 games. Their defensive record has been relatively solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game in their last six matches and keeping two clean sheets. However, their attacking output has been somewhat muted, averaging 1.17 goals per game during this period. The majority of their recent matches (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs.

Recent home/away form

Burnley

Burnley have been in imperious form at home, currently enjoying a five-match winning streak at Turf Moor. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with four clean sheets in their last six home games and only two goals conceded during this period. The Clarets have been equally impressive in attack, netting 14 goals in their last six home matches, including two high-scoring 4-0 victories against Luton Town and Sheffield Wednesday. Their goal difference of +12 over these six games underscores their dominance, while their average of 2.33 goals scored per game demonstrates their consistent attacking threat. With 88 points from 43 games and sitting in 2nd position, Burnley's home form has been a crucial factor in their push for promotion, as they've remained unbeaten in their last six matches at Turf Moor.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's away form presents an interesting mixture of success and recent setbacks. The Blades had been on an impressive four-match winning streak on the road, securing victories against Derby County, Luton Town, Queens Park Rangers, and their local rivals Sheffield Wednesday. During this run, they displayed remarkable defensive prowess, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only one goal. However, their form has taken a dip in their last two away fixtures, suffering consecutive 1-0 and 2-1 defeats to Oxford United and Plymouth Argyle respectively. Despite these recent losses, Sheffield United have maintained a solid goal-scoring record, netting in five of their last six away matches, albeit with a modest average of one goal per game. Their defensive record remains respectable, conceding less than a goal per game on average, which has contributed to their current third-place position in the Championship with 83 points from 42 games.