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Ipswich v Sheffield United 4/1 Bet Builder Tips, 16/1 Longshot Predictions & Cheat Sheet

Ipswich v Sheffield United 4/1 Bet Builder Tips, 16/1 Longshot Predictions & Cheat Sheet

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Thursday 11 September, 20253 min read
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This match will be seen as a fresh start for both clubs as they look to recover from difficult starts to the campaign, Ipswich welcome a Sheffield United team with both sides needing a first victory of the season.

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Ipswich v Sheffield United Best Bet Builder Bets
  • Ipswich v Sheffield United
  • Championship
  • 20:00
4 Selections @ 5.29

Ipswich to Win

In the match market, there is only one way that it makes sense to lean. The Ipswich performances have been strong, albeit they should be stronger than the rest of the division, and it is a concern that they haven't been able to convert their xG dominance; they have won the xG battle in all of their matches so far, into victories, but I expect that the break will have helped to snap that streak.

It is not just the strength of Ipswich, which has been added to by their late transfer activity too, it is the performances and results that Sheffield United have put together. The Blades have lost every match so far and have generally been too easy to play against. If that trend continues here, then Ipswich should win this comfortably.

Leif Davis to have 1+ Shots

The left back is a well-known weapon, especially at this level, but his price looks a little out of line here.

Davis is responsible for providing the width on the left of the Ipswich attack, and his touch map shows us that almost all of his work in possession happens in the opposition half.

His shot map also tells us that he will shoot from range as well as getting in on the back post, both methods I can see potentially being employed here, given my predicted ball dominance for Ipswich. Davis has had at least one shot in every Ipswich match so far this season.

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Azor Matusiwa to Commit 1+ Fouls

Matusiwa began to show signs of keeping up with the pace of the Championship before the international break. Initially, he found the pace too much for him and his fouls were for late or rash challenges.

My concern for him here is that he comes back into Championship football from an international break, where, again, the pace of play is going to again be a massive contrast.

He is averaging 1.6 fouls per 90 so far, with this line being beaten in three of his four Championship matches so far. It is also important to note that he has been playing the vast majority of minutes, so he is clearly seen as the first-choice centre mid for Kieran McKenna.

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Sheffield United Over 1.5 Cards

United have been getting themselves into the book on a regular basis so far this season.

Their last four matches have read 3, 3, 3, 2, for yellow cards given. Given their desire to get a result here to turn their season around, I expect them to be up for the battle and get into the faces of the Ipswich players.

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Ipswich v Sheffield United Best Longshot Bets
  • Ipswich v Sheffield United
  • Championship
  • 20:00
3 Selections @ 17.11

Sheffield United Over 4.5 Corners

Whilst I am expecting Ipswich to have the better of the territory in general, Sheff Utd are still going to have their moments in possession themselves. There are also going to be times where United will break out, whether that be on transition or if they fall behind.

Their record in getting corners so far this season is the main reason behind this bet. They have had eight corners in their last three matches, and 14 in their first match, creating an average of 9.5 in the Championship.

Azor Matusiwa to be Shown a Card

I am surprised by the price of Matusiwa for a card.

We already know about his foul record from above; the midfield is bound to be highly competitive here with the two Ipswich boys up against the three from Sheff Utd.

Matusiwa picked up a yellow card for a cynical foul on opening day against Birmingham and followed it up with another one against Southampton. That makes it a 50% rate so far this season.

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Jack Clarke to be Fouled 2+ Times

Clarke has been one of Ipswich's most fouled players so far this season.

He's been fouled 2.33 times per 90 so far this season, and this line has been hit in three of his five matches.

Sheffield United will be very much aware of his threat and his ball-carrying ability, so, undoubtedly, they will have a plan for him here, one which is likely to involve stopping him physically.

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📈 Ipswich v Sheffield United Form & Tactics

We can be pretty sure that Kieran McKenna will set his team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. I am expecting Jens Cajuste to continue to partner Azor Matusiwa in the double pivot, despite the historic signing of former Norwich man Marcelino Nunez; however, the Chilean does give McKenna more variety to use when required.

McKenna prefers to use wide attackers on their opposite sides to offer a shot threat. Jack Clarke and Jaden Philogene certainly fit the bill, but there is plenty of competition for their spots. George Hirst now also has competition for his place from Ivan Azon, whilst Chuba Akpom is expected to be used in a more withdrawn role.

It's been a huge surprise that Ipswich are waiting for a first win, given they were pre-season title favourites; they need to start turning their dominant performances into wins. They have won the xG battle in all of their matches this season, yet have drawn three and lost one.

Readers of this column are likely to know already that Sheffield United have lost all of their matches this season, and that Ruben Selles is under extreme pressure already. This match has much riding on it for the head coach, and his team selection is also under scrutiny.

I find it difficult to believe that he will continue to play with a 4-3-3 single pivot, especially with the pivot being Sydie Peck, who is a very capable central midfielder, but is not well experienced or highly skilled in that pivotal role. United have been too easy to cut through centrally, the signing of Tahith Chong could potentially help this balance.

Defensive reinforcements in the shape of Japhet Tanganga and Mark McGuinness should help heal the holes in the centre of defence, but there is still work to be done there.


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Farai Hallam

Fouls pg

Yellows pg

Reds pg

Pens pg

26.38

3.94

0.06

0.13

Per game stats from Hallam's 16 career Championship games.


📊 Ipswich v Sheffield United Key Stats

  • Ipswich are the team at the top of the league for percentage of possession, 60.2% at this stage.

  • Ipswich are 3rd in the league for xG generated, with 7.2 xG in four matches.

  • Jens Cajuste has the 2nd-highest average number of successful dribbles per 90 in the league (4.1).

  • Sheffield United won the last meeting between the pair, but that was back in 2019 and they have actually not lost to Ipswich since 2011.

  • The Blades have played the 2nd-highest number of accurate passes in the league so far, with 392, just behind West Brom with 402.

  • Blades are 11 corners clear of Coventry at the top of the corners earned chart so far this season (38).


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* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.


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