Chelsea vs Sheffield United Premier League Expert Betting Picks

The Blues have spent over $1 billion under the ownership of Todd Boehly but Argentine boss Pochettino is keen to stress that his team have “too many problems” to command instant success and that his job is a long-term project not a quick fix.

With 10 points picked up in 16 games, Chelsea is sitting 12th in the standings. The Blues have lost three of their last four matches to diminish the positivity that arrived following the 4-all draw with Manchester City ahead of the international break.

To everyone’s dismay on Sunday, Reece James had to leave the field due to injury. The severity is to be assessed but it certainly does not appear promising for the persistently injured star.

Chelsea’s captain was one of three players to leave the Goodison Park pitch due to injury as Robert Sanchez asked to be substituted having carried an issue since the game with Manchester United, while Marc Cucurella twisted an ankle before being replaced by Ian Maatsen.

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Sheffield United Fighting To Avoid Relegation

Sheffield United has re-appointed former manager Chris Wilder to succeed Paul Heckingbottom on an 18-month contract.

He had little time to prepare the time for his return match as manager, but Chris Wilder would have been pleased by what he saw from his Sheffield United players in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.

After having two more days with the squad, Chris Wilder oversaw a 1-0 win over Brentford last time out and there is a positive bolt of energy running through Bramall Lane amongst this busy festive period.

They were not able to move off the bottom of the Premier League table, but Sheffield United are back to within 5 points of 17th placed Everton having joined Burnley on 8 points for the season.

Oliver Norwood and Oli McBurnie are both available having served suspensions, while the squad may also have George Baldock back from a hamstring injury. There are still a number of players absent with longer-term injuries though so Wilder may choose to select a similar line up to the one that began the 1-0 win over Brentford.

Sheffield Has Worst Ddefense in the League

Yorkshire teams are winless in their last 19 Premier League away games against Chelsea since Leeds United’s 2-0 win in December 1999 losing 15 in the process. Sheffield has the worst attack in the soccer league with 41 goals allowed in 16 games and the worst attack with 12 goals scored in the process.

Chelsea managed to win the previous three head-to-heads against Sheffield across all competitions scoring at least two goals on each occasion. The visitors are winless on the road this term losing six in seven away fixtures and scoring just four goals in the process.

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Match Information

• Match: Chelsea (5-4-7) vs Sheffield United (2-2-12)
• Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England
• Day/Time: Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. ET
• Chelsea vs Sheffield United Live Stream: Fubo.tv

Chelsea vs. Sheffield United Soccer Betting Lines

Chelsea vs Sheffield United Betting Picks for December 16

The Blues enter this clash as heavy favorites being priced at -400 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest soccer odds while the goal line is set at three.

The re-appointment of Wilder had the desired effect last weekend for Sheffield United, who beat Brentford 1-0 to secure their second Premier League win of the season but their away form will be the key to this clash.

With one point to their name on the road, we expect Sheffield to return home empty-handed. Despite another disappointing season in the top-flight league, Chelsea has a great squad to their disposal and should be able to cover the spread.

Premier League Pick: Chelsea -2 (+125)

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