West Brom v Sheffield United: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Sheffield United will be aiming to press on with their Championship title bid when they make the trip to the Hawthorns to face West Brom on Sunday afternoon.

The Blades have put themselves in a strong position to earn a return to the Premier League, having collected 38 points from 18 matches and losing just two of those games.

West Brom are still in contention for promotion but a string of draws over the last couple of months has seen them slide out of the play-off positions and is threatening to derail their season.

West Brom v Sheffield United betting tips and predictions

Draw - 11/5

On the surface it doesn't seem like West Brom are doing badly, as they head into this contest on a 10-game unbeaten streak and within striking distance of the top six.

However, dig a little deeper and you will see that nine of those fixtures have ended up in draws, with a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Hull City the only victory during this period.

While the Baggies have been defensively solid with just 12 goals conceded, they have struggled at the other end with just 19 goals scored.

Carlos Corberan's side have been blanked five times during this 10-game unbeaten stretch and they have found the back of the net just four times from their eight home matches.

Five of their eight fixtures at the Hawthorns have ended all-square, with Leeds United, Millwall, Cardiff City, Burnley and Norwich City all coming away with a point.

It has been a frustrating time for West Brom and the home crowd may have to settle for another share of the spoils when the Blades visit.

Chris Wilder's troops are on seven-match unbeaten run, winning six and drawing one, and they clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Sunderland at Bramall Lane last time out.

However, the Steel City outfit have drawn four matches in the league, three of those coming on the road, and a point may be the best they can hope for here.

The Blades are facing a selection dilemma at the back, with both Anel Ahmedhodzic and Harry Souttar suspended, so Wilder will have to rejig his backline and this could cause some issues.

With West Brom drawing a division-high 10 games and the visitors not at full strength, the pair could cancel themselves out and end up with a point each.

Jack Robinson to be booked - 3/1

The Blades have garnered a reputation for being a team that like to get stuck in and that has been no different this season, with 43 yellows and two red cards picked up.

More bookings could be on the way on Sunday and one player in danger of having their name taken is Jack Robinson, who hasn't been a regular starter this term.

Recent suspensions have seen the 31-year-old start the last two matches, both ending up in victories, but he will likely have full-back Alfie Gilchrist shifted next to him at centre-back and that new partnership may struggle.

The experienced Robinson will have more responsibility on his shoulders and it would be no surprise to see this extra pressure get to him at some points and rash challenge be made.

He was booked against Sunderland last time out and the 3/1 on Robinson to get a third caution of the campaign is hard to ignore.

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to have over 0.5 shots on target - 5/6

While goals may be at a premium at the Hawthorns, that is not to say there will not be scoring opportunities and Jesuran Rak-Sakyi looks capable of getting at least one shot on target for the visitors.

On-loan from Crystal Palace for the season, the 22-year-old has been integral for the Blades with four goals and two assists from 17 appearances.

Rak-Sakyi has managed an attempt on target in two of his last three matches and his willingness to have a go at goal is a big reason for this, with two shots registered in each of his last three outings.

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West Brom v Sheffield United odds

West Brom - 7/5
Draw - 11/5
Sheffield United - 2/1

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