Chelsea vs Sheffield United Predictions, EPL Picks, Betting Tips, 7/11/2020

by Parlays Pundit - 7/10/2020

Game: Chelsea vs Sheffield United

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2020

Location: Bramall Lane in South Yorkshire, England

TV: NBC

Odds/Point Spread: Blues (-140) Blades (+452)

Oliver Norwood and Sheffield United (13-12-9, 7th in EPL) travel to Bramall Lane on Saturday where they'll take on Chelsea (18-6-10, 3rd in EPL). The expected starting goalkeepers are Dean Henderson for Sheffield United and Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea. United are at at +452 while the Pensioners are at -140. The over/under is set at 2.5.

Chelsea comes into this game with a record of 18 victories, 6 draws, and 10 losses which is good for 3rd in EPL. During the season thus far, they have scored a total of 63 goals which puts them at 3rd in the league. Their goal differential is +17, which is good for 5th in the league. In discussing shots on target, they currently have a total of 192 which puts them at 2nd in the league. As a team, Chelsea has a total of 349 fouls which means they have an average of 10.3 fouls per contest. They currently have a total of 60 points for the season.

Tammy Abraham is one of the best players for the Blues. The forward from England has competed in 141 contests over the course of his pro soccer career and has played 10,420 minutes. In that time, the 21-year-old has racked up 67 goals and has assisted on 10 goals. He has a career average of 73.9 mins per game. Abraham has been a starter in 116 contests and has a total of 108 fouls over the course of that time. When looking at shots on target, Abraham has connected on 145 which places him at 67th among active players and 39th among forwards. Olivier Giroud is another guy to watch out for on the team from Chelsea. The 32-year-old from France has tallied 137 goals in the time he's played soccer which places him at 8th out of active players in the EPL. He has totaled 22,902 minutes in the time he's played soccer which places him at 15th among active forwards and holds an average of 66.4 mins per game which places him at 212th in the EPL. In the time he's played pro soccer, he has a total of 408 shots on target which places him at 6th among active forwards.

The man in goal for the Blues is Kepa Arrizabalaga from Spain. He has played 15,875 minutes minding the net for his career. Arrizabalaga has given up 1.18 goals per 90 minutes for his career which has him ranked 13th among active goalies. During his career, he has given up 208 goals. His career save percentage is .698 which has him ranked 24th among active goalies.

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Sheffield United is the team standing on the sideline and for the season they sit with 13 victories, 12 draws, and 9 losses. With reference to goal differential, they are currently sitting 9th in the league with +2. They have compiled a total of 32 goals for this season. Sheffield United has a save percentage as a team of .736 which currently has them ranked 5th in the league, which tells us scoring chances may be limited.

One of the guys to keep an eye on for the Blades is Oliver Norwood. The 28 year-old has drilled 24 balls into the back of the net in the time he's played professional soccer. He is sitting at 28th among active midfielders in assists with 35 and has totaled 119 shots on target. He has totaled 26,011 mins and is averaging 75.2 mins per appearance. Another one of the great players on this squad is Billy Sharp. The forward from England has tallied 230 goals in his career which has him ranking 2nd among active forwards. He also has a total of 578 fouls.

In goal for the Blades is Dean Henderson who has had a good career by surrendering only 0.86 goals per 90 minutes and that places him 3rd in pro soccer. In the 11,070 mins he's been on the field in his career, he's surrendered 106 goals. He has a career save % of .767 which has him ranked 1st among all goalkeepers still active in pro soccer.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Sheffield United (+452) and under the total goals

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