Wolverhampton Wanderers will be hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Championship as they welcome promotion rivals Sheffield United to Molineux with the Blades looking to get back into the promotion picture after a difficult month or so for Chris Wilder’s men. Both sides have banged the goals in the Championship this season and it promises to be an open encounter.
Skybet Championship – Wolves v Sheffield United – Molineux, Saturday 3rd February 2018 – 17:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at Ladbrokes |
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Wolves
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The media have run out of superlatives for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men this season and their brand of football has been a pleasure to watch. Wolves have picked up 65 points from their opening 29 games to open up a 12 point gap at the top of the Championship table and will want to stretch their lead at the top of the table and take another step towards the Premier League. Leo Bonatini has been a revelation in the Championship this season and he’ll be keen to add to his tally of 12 goals this season.
Sheffield United
The Blades have made a comfortable return to the Championship and Chris Wilder’s men currently sit in 7th place in the table – 2 points outside of the play-off places. United have only won their last 2 matches in all competitions assured their path to the 5th round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Preston North End last time out. Leon Clarke has rolled back the years for United this season – notching 15 goals in all competitions this term.
Head to Head
Sheffield United just edge the head to head between the two teams with 39 wins in comparison to Wolves’ 37 whilst another 36 games have ended as draws. United were riding the crest of a wave when the two teams met back in September and won 2-0 at Bramall Lane thanks to a Leon Clarke brace.
Wolves v Sheffield United – Betting Odds and Predictions
There is no love lost between these sides who are famed for their physical approaches.
A red card in the match is a distinct possibility at 3/1 with Coral.
This will be a close one but Wolves will be seeking revenge for their defeat earlier in the season.
Wolves to win the match looks a superb value bet at 8/11 with Ladbrokes.
Leo Bonatini has been in great form this season and is always a threat to opposition defences.
Leo Bonatini to score anytime is an excellent price at 16/13 with Unibet.
This could be a very open game for two sides who look to play on the front foot whenever possible.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a great bet at 10/11 with Betfair.
Score Prediction
Wolves 2 – 1 Sheffield United – 8/1 with BetVictor.
Wolves v Sheffield United Top Betting Tip
This is sure to be an entertaining game between two very good teams but the momentum is with Wolves at the moment who will be looking to take another crucial step towards promotion. Wolves to win the match and both teams to score looks a super punt at 3/1 with Coral.