Sheffield United vs Manchester City Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 27/08/2023

All conquering Manchester City visit Bramall Lane to take on Sheffield United on Sunday afternoon, in a one sided looking Premier League game. City have begun the new season in ominous form, and the football betting odds have them as huge favourites to make it three wins from three against the newly promoted Blades.

Our exclusive tip can help give you a nice betting bonus for the match. Our betting experts have studied the form book and looked at the two lineups in order to bring you their prediction for the game.

After two defeats to start the season, the last thing Sheffield United need is a visit from the best side in the division. Paul Heckingbottom will need to have his troops at the top of their game if they are to get anything from this fixture.

In fairness to the Blades, they have played well in patches during their opening fixtures, but a lack of incisiveness and a touch of naivety has cost them dearly. It already looks like being a long battle against relegation for the Blades.

Manchester City’s quest for perfection shows no signs of stopping. After last season’s table, they have started the new campaign in imposing form with two wins from their opening games.

The long term injury to Kevin de Bruyne is a cause for concern, but with the likes of Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Matteo Kovacic and Rodri still occupying the midfield places, the drop off in quality is barely noticeable. Whatever lineup Pep Guardiola opts for on Sunday is likely to have too much quality for the Blades.

City have won the last five encounters between the teams without conceding a goal. United’s last league victory over City was in January 2000 and overall they trail the head-to-head 54-38.

Sports betting fans should check out our statistical highlights for the game before placing any wagers. These stats look at the recent performances of the two teams and will really enhance your chances of landing a winning bet for the game.

Unsurprisingly, all of the leading betting apps have Manchester City as short priced favourites for the game. 2/7 is the best price you can find for an away win, whilst a home success is as long as 17/1. If you think the points will be shared, you can get 7/1 on a draw.

It is virtually impossible to make a case for anything other than a big away win here. City are far superior to the Blades and should be able to win without moving out of second gear.

However, unless you are placing an acca, we cannot recommend placing a bet on City at 2/11 as those odds are just far too short. Instead, check out the handicap markets. You can currently get 13/5 on City winning by over three goals, and 7/1 on a victory by at least five goals. Given the gulf in quality, those two bets both offer solid value.