Arsenal vs. Sheffield United Prediction, Odds, Pick | Premier League Match Preview

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Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates stadium in London, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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Nick Hennion @nickhennion Mar 04, 2024, 9:11 AM
  • Arsenal is a -2.5-goal favorite against Sheffield United.
  • Arsenal earned a 5-0 home win over Sheffield United in the reverse fixture.
  • Past trends show value on both a side and a total.

Before the final match for this EPL matchday kicks off from Bramall Lane, I’m here to offer an Arsenal vs. Sheffield United prediction. 

Arsenal enters this match in great league form thanks to their explosive offense. They’ve captured six EPL wins on the bounce, scoring 25 goals in those contests. 

As for Sheffield United, they’ve struggled recently. They’ve dropped all three points in four of their last five, conceding 15 goals in those contests. 

Here’s a look at the EPL odds and my best bet for Monday’s match. 

EPL Betting Odds – Arsenal vs. Sheffield United

  • Arsenal Moneyline: -550
  • Sheffield United Moneyline: +1450
  • Draw Moneyline: +675
  • Over/Under: 3.5 Goals (+100/-140)

EPL Prediction – Arsenal vs. Sheffield United

LEAN Arsenal Team Total Over 3.5 Goals (+175)

Bettors should know that Sheffield United matches a historically profitable system. 

Since the 2021-22 season, blind betting home dogs at +1.5 or higher sees bettors win at a 62.1% clip. 

Over that span, Arsenal is only 3-6 ATS as a road favorite of -1.5 or higher. 

Based on that history, it’s Sheffield United or nothing from a spread standpoint. 

But there’s another profitable angle for bettors to (potentially) exploit for Monday’s match. 

This season, EPL matches featuring a home dog allowing more than 1.5 goals per game are 63% to the over. 

However, I don’t trust the Sheffield offense against an Arsenal defense, allowing only 0.64 non-penalty expected goals per 90, per fbref.com. 

Thus, I’ll look for Arsenal to clear the total on their own. However, I’d need +200 or better to get involved. 

In 11 Sheffield matches falling under that system, they’ve allowed three or more goals four times and four or more three times. 

Shrink the sample down to four matches against sides fifth or better in npxG/90 minutes – Arsenal is third – and bettors will find Sheffield allowed two of four to clear this number. 

In those four games, they allowed 2.83 expected goals per 90 minutes and 3.85 post-shot expected goals per 90 minutes, per fbref.com. 

As a result, there’s a case to be made Arsenal slip four past the Irons, who allowed three non-penalty psxG in the reverse fixture. 

Bet if this reaches +200. Otherwise, sit out the fixture. 

Arsenal Form 

Feb. 24 vs. Newcastle United: 4-1, W

Feb. 21 at FC Porto: 0-1, L (Champions League)

Feb. 17 at Burnley: 5-0, W

Feb. 11 at West Ham United: 6-0, W

Feb. 4 vs. Liverpool: 3-1, W

Sheffield United Form

Feb. 25 at Wolves: 0-1, L

Feb. 18 vs. Brighton: 0-5, L

Feb. 10 at Luton Town: 3-1, W

Feb. 3 vs. Aston Villa: 0-5, L

Jan. 30 at Crystal Palace: 2-3, L

EPL Match Schedule This Weekend

HomeAwayDateTime (ET)Location
ArsenalEvertonMay. 1911:00 AMEmirates Stadium
Man CityWest Ham UnitedMay. 1911:00 AMEtihad Stadium
BrentfordNewcastle UnitedMay. 1911:00 AMGTech Community Stadium
Brighton & Hove AlbionManchester UnitedMay. 1911:00 AMAmex Stadium
BurnleyNottingham ForestMay. 1911:00 AMTurf Moor
ChelseaBournemouthMay. 1911:00 AMStamford Bridge
Crystal PalaceAston VillaMay. 1911:00 AMSelhurst Park
LiverpoolWolvesMay. 1911:00 AMAnfield
Luton TownFulhamMay. 1911:00 AMKenilworth Road
Sheffield UnitedTottenhamMay. 1911:00 AMBramall Lane

EPL Standings

TeamRecord (Wins-Draws-Losses)PointsGoal DifferentialNotes
Manchester City27-7-38860---
Arsenal FC27-5-58661---
Liverpool FC23-10-47943---
Aston Villa FC20-8-96820---
Tottenham Hotspur19-6-126310---
Chelsea FC17-9-116013---
Newcastle United17-6-145721---
Manchester United17-6-1457-3---
West Ham United14-10-1352-12---
Brighton & Hove Albion12-12-1248-4---
Bournemouth13-9-1548-12---
Crystal Palace12-10-1546-6---
Wolves13-7-1746-13---
Fulham FC12-8-1744-8---
Everton13-9-1540-108 Point Deduction
Brentford10-9-1839-7---
Nottingham Forest8-9-2029-194 Point Deduction
Luton Town6-8-2326-31---
Burnley FC5-9-2324-36---
Sheffield United3-7-2716-66---

EPL ATS Records

TeamATS RecordATS Win Pct.Home ATS RecordHome ATS Win Pct.Road ATS RecordRoad ATS Win Pct.
Arsenal22-14-1.60810-7-1.58312-7.632
Aston Villa19-17-1.52712-7.6327-10-1.417
Bournemouth19-16-2.5419-8-2.52610-8.556
Brentford14-21-2.4056-11-1.3618-10-1.447
Brighton & Hove Albion15-20-2.4328-9-1.4727-11-1.395
Burnley18-19.4865-13.27813-6.684
Chelsea19-18.51410-8.5569-10.474
Crystal Palace20-17.5419-9.50011-8.579
Everton17-20.45910-9.5267-11.389
Fulham18-18-1.50010-8-1.5538-10.444
Liverpool18-19.48610-8.5568-11.421
Luton Town22-14-1.60813-5.7229-9-1.500
Manchester City19-18.5148-10.44411-8.579
Manchester United17-20.4599-10.4748-10.444
Newcastle United18-19.48612-7.6326-12.333
Nottingham Forest15-20-2.4325-13-1.28910-7-1.583
Sheffield United19-18.5149-9.50010-9.526
Tottenham Hotspur18-19.4869-10.4749-9.500
West Ham United19-18.51412-7.6327-11.389
Wolverhampton Wanderers18-19.4869-10.4749-9.500

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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.