Manchester United vs Sheffield United Prediction 24.04.2024

• Competition: England - Premier League
• Date: Wednesday, 24th, April 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Old Trafford (Manchester)

Manchester United's quest for a top-six finish continues as they gear up to host bottom-placed Sheffield United at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.

Manchester United vs Sheffield United Betting Tips: Man Utd & Over 2.5

Over the weekend, Manchester United booked their spot in the FA Cup final for the second consecutive time, but it was a nail-biting affair as they inexplicably squandered a three-goal lead in the final 20 minutes before eventually edging past resilient Championship side Coventry via a 4-2 penalty shootout.

That said, it's fair to acknowledge that the Red Devils enjoyed a considerable stroke of luck, with VAR coming to their rescue in the dying moments of the second half of extra time, leaving the Sky Blues feeling aggrieved and "robbed" by a highly contentious offside decision that was measured in millimeters.

Despite setting a record 22nd FA Cup final appearance, the faithful at Old Trafford have little reason to celebrate, as they sadly witnessed their beloved club go winless in regular 90 minutes across six consecutive fixtures of any format, drawing on five occasions and suffering one loss.

However, it seems that the shaky Erik ten Hag's crew could finally lift the spirits in their own locker room and get their European aspirations back on track as their record against the newly-promoted boys is nothing short of stellar, triumphing 14 times and only sharing points once in the last 15 such-type clashes.

One of those "newcomer thrashings" occurred against Wednesday's rival Sheffield United in a 2-1 drubbing at Bramall Lane earlier this season, and another goal-laden victory by Man Utd could be in the cards, especially since the South Yorkshire side heads to the "Theatre of Dreams" dejected after their slim hopes of survival were officially extinguished on Saturday.

Indeed, the dreams of survival were dashed in the cruelest manner imaginable for the Blades, as they were utterly demolished by fellow relegation battlers Burnley in a humiliating 1-4 loss over the weekend, leaving them mired at the foot of the Premier League table, a staggering 10 points adrift of safety with just five rounds left to play.

Even with a game in hand over 17th-placed Forest, who sit just above the relegation line, it's unlikely to see Chris Wilder's men orchestrate a escape from the bottom three come the season's end, particularly since they've rarely been on the winning side this term, managing it only three times out of 33 completed rounds.

Furthermore, since claiming their third Premier League victory of the season, dismantling Luton 3-1 at Kenilworth Road on February 10, Sheffield have endured a dismal run of form by adding just three points from the available 27 to their tally (D3, L6), while conceding a staggering 29 goals in the process, including shipping 2+ goals in seven straight contests.

Considering the lack of defensive stability on both sides, the high-scoring affair at Old Trafford could unfold on Wednesday, but we're also confident that the Red Devils, armed with an impressive history of success against newcomers, will run out victorious and earn crucial three points to maintain their European pressure.