FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Everton fixture

Sheff. Utd. play host to Everton at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 65 games played, The Blades have recorded 30 wins, and Everton have come away with 14 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Sheff. Utd. was more than a decade ago, in December 1993, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 21 OctEverton2 - 0Sheff. Utd.PREM
1993/1994Sat 11 DecSheff. Utd.0-0EvertonPREM
1993/1994Sat 21 AugEverton4 - 2Sheff. Utd.PREM
1992/1993Tue 04 MayEverton0 - 2Sheff. Utd.PREM
1992/1993Sat 12 DecSheff. Utd.1 - 0EvertonPREM
1991/1992Sat 11 AprEverton0 - 2Sheff. Utd.PREM
1991/1992Sat 14 SepSheff. Utd.2 - 1EvertonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Toffees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Toffees, and 7 goals against.

Sheff. Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 28 matches. Everton's 42 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.62137117
Everton63218311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheff. Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Everton Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.