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Burnley and Sheffield United anticipate draw at Turf Moor, benefiting Clarets

Burnley and Sheffield United anticipate draw at Turf Moor, benefiting Clarets

A battle for the top two spots in the Championship is now leaning towards Leeds and Burnley.

Burnley are in second place by goal difference behind Leeds and are set to face Sheffield United at Turf Moor on Easter Monday.

Leeds will have already played against Stoke by the time Burnley kicks off, so both teams will know what they need to do. Burnley currently have a five-point lead over Sheffield United with three games remaining, and a draw in this match would not harm their position.

Team News

Burnley manager Scott Parker might stick with the same starting lineup after their 2-1 victory against Watford.

Hannibal Mejbri has been in good form with two recent starts, scoring in the win against Norwich and assisting Josh Brownhill for the winning goal against Watford. This form could see Josh Laurent remain on the bench.

Defenders Jack Robinson and Femi Seriki could be pushing for a starting spot for Sheffield United, although manager Chris Wilder has concerns about Tom Davies, Harry Clarke, and Gustavo Hamer.

The stats

Chris Wilder understands that it is crucial for Sheffield United to secure a victory at Turf Moor.
Chris Wilder understands that it is crucial for Sheffield United to secure a victory at Turf Moor.

Burnley have not lost in their last 30 Championship matches since November's defeat at Millwall.

Burnley have drawn nine out of their 21 home games this season.

In six of Sheffield United's last eight Championship matches, there have been under 2.5 goals.

Sheffield United have earned 40 away points this season, second only to Burnley's 46.

The Blades had three consecutive losses before beating Cardiff City 2-0 on Friday.

Burnley have conceded just six goals in 21 home league games this season.

Prediction

Sheffield United are in a tough position going into their match at Turf Moor, having suffered three straight defeats before their recent win against Cardiff. They are now five points behind Burnley with only three games remaining.

A failure to win in this game would leave Sheffield United at risk of entering the playoffs as the third-placed team, a situation that historically has not been favorable in the Championship.

Burnley's unbeaten home record of 21 matches in the Championship has been built on a solid defense, conceding just six goals.

Although Burnley have drawn nine times at home, Sheffield United have been strong on the road with 12 wins out of 21 games and a solid defensive record of conceding only 17 goals.

Given the high stakes, a tense and evenly matched encounter is expected, potentially resulting in a draw that would benefit the home team.