Liverpool 3-1 Sheffield United

Current streaks

Recent form

Liverpool

Liverpool's recent form has been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches across all competitions. They are currently sitting at the top of the league table with 67 points from 29 games. The team has been scoring goals at a high rate, netting 18 in their last six matches, an average of 3 per game. However, they have also conceded 8 goals during this period, which is slightly higher than their usual defensive standards. Liverpool's matches have been entertaining for neutral fans, with 70% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches. The standout results include a thrilling 4-3 loss against Manchester United in the FA Cup and a dominant 6-1 win over Sparta Praha in the UEFA Europa League.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's recent form has been poor, with the team currently sitting in 20th position in the league table, having earned just 15 points from 29 games. In their last six matches, they have suffered a run of three consecutive defeats, including two heavy losses against Arsenal (6-0) and Brighton (5-0). However, they managed to bounce back with two draws in their most recent games against Fulham (3-3) and Bournemouth (2-2). The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 80% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals, and an average of 4.33 total goals per game. Despite their struggles, Sheffield United have shown some attacking promise, scoring 1.33 goals per game on average.

Recent home/away form

Liverpool

Liverpool's home form has been exceptional, with a strong run of five wins and one draw in their last six matches at Anfield. The team has scored an impressive 19 goals in these games, averaging 3.17 goals per game, while only conceding 5, resulting in a goal difference of 14. Liverpool's attacking prowess is evident, with 80% of their home games featuring over 2.5 goals. The 6-1 victory against Sparta Praha in the UEFA Europa League stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. However, the Reds have only managed one clean sheet in this period, suggesting that their defense may be an area for improvement.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United's away form has been inconsistent in their recent matches, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses. They have not managed to secure consecutive victories on the road, but they did experience a run of three consecutive away defeats between December 30th and February 25th. However, the Blades have shown their ability to find the back of the net, scoring an impressive 4 goals in their FA Cup win against Gillingham. Their most recent away match, a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, was a high-scoring affair, contributing to the fact that 70% of their last 6 away games have seen over 2.5 goals.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Liverpool and Sheffield United indicate that out of their 9 matches played, Liverpool has won 7, while Sheffield United has not secured any wins. They have drawn once. Additionally, since 1993, when considering a larger set of matches, Liverpool has won 7 out of 11 encounters, and Sheffield United has yet to win during this period.