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Southampton vs Sheff. Utd, 04.05.2008 at 15:00

English Championship: Southampton vs Sheff. Utd

Southampton vs Sheff. Utd betting odds

Bookie 1 X 2 <2.5 >2.5
Bet365 2.25 3.60 2.88 1.80 2.05
Expekt 2.25 3.30 3.00 0.00 0.00
MyBet 2.25 3.45 2.80 0.00 0.00
Gamebookers 2.20 3.30 3.00 1.80 1.90

This week English Championship matches

Sunday, 04.05.2008
Wolves - Plymouth 15:00
Sheff. Wed. - Norwich 15:00
QPR - WBA 15:00
Blackpool - Watford 15:00
C. Palace - Burnley 15:00
Southampton - Sheff. Utd 15:00
Bristol C. - Preston 15:00
Stoke - Leicester 15:00
Cardiff - Barnsley 15:00
Charlton - Coventry 15:00
Scunthorpe - Colchester 15:00
Ipswich - Hull 15:00

It`ll be a tough game at south coast. Fallen Southampton will be host to lately fantastic Sheffield United. The game is of a great importance for both teams and will be highly suspense…

Saints in deep trouble

Southampton played and did well in away game against WBA (1:1), but they`re still far from solving their problems. Saints were put ahead at Hawthorns15 minutes before end and it seemed they were close to gaining all 3 points. However, an equalizer scored with 6 minutes to go, gave WBA a place in the Premier League and new problems for Saints.

After a disastrous spring series, somewhat better shape was not enough to put Saints in a safer position on the board. They are very insecure and inefficient, with a poor goal difference that could work against them if another of many fellow strugglers holds the same amount of points. Experienced defender Chris Lucketti won`t play against his parent club.

Blades still search for late play-off push

Sheffield United won again, quite unexpectedly finding themselves in a situation where they still stand a chance for play-off. Veteran Gary Speed was hero of the game against Bristol City, scoring twice (once from the spot) to bring his team a win (2:1). Blades won deservingly although visitors were put ahead and also were very dangerous in the finish.

United were just 4 points above relegation zone, only 8 weeks ago, so last series of manager Kevin Blackwell`s squad is to prove their quality. They won as much as 8 and drew 1 of last 10 games. Key players at their positions: forward James Beattie, defender Ugo Ehiogu and winger Lee Martin won`t be available for this game.

Betting verdict

This will surely be one of the toughest games. Saints won`t be safe even if they win, but anything other than a win would mean a great trouble and almost certain relegation to League One. Blades` chances for play-off are very slim, but they will also play to win, confident in their good form. It`s only logical that we`ll decide for United, despite home side`s greater need for points. A draw would do nothing for either of teams and Saints don`t seem capable of winning.

Our tip: Bet 6 on Away win
Odds 2.8 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers

Southampton vs Sheff. Utd head to head stats:

Last 5 Southampton matches:
28.04.2008ENG 2WBA-Southampton1:1
19.04.2008ENG 2Southampton-Burnley0:1
12.04.2008ENG 2Charlton-Southampton1:1
05.04.2008ENG 2Southampton-Bristol C.2:0
29.03.2008ENG 2Cardiff-Southampton1:0
Last 5 Sheff. Utd matches:
26.04.2008ENG 2Sheff. Utd - Bristol C.2:1
19.04.2008ENG 2Sheff. Utd - Hull2:0
12.04.2008ENG 2Burnley - Sheff. Utd1:2
08.04.2008ENG 2Sheff. Utd - Sheff. Wed.2:2
05.04.2008ENG 2Sheff. Utd - Leicester3:0
Last 5 Southampton home matches:
19.04.2008ENG 2Southampton-Burnley0:1
05.04.2008ENG 2Southampton-Bristol C.2:0
22.03.2008ENG 2Southampton-Coventry0:0
11.03.2008ENG 2Southampton-Leicester1:0
01.03.2008ENG 2Southampton-Ipswich1:1
Last 5 Sheff. Utd away matches:
12.04.2008ENG 2Burnley - Sheff. Utd1:2
29.03.2008ENG 2Preston - Sheff. Utd3:1
22.03.2008ENG 2Barnsley - Sheff. Utd0:1
08.03.2008ENG 2Plymouth - Sheff. Utd0:1
04.03.2008ENG 2Ipswich - Sheff. Utd1:1
Southampton vs Sheff. Utd head to head stats:
2005/2006ENG 2Southampton - Sheff. Utd0:1
Sheff. Utd vs Southampton head to head stats:
2005/2006ENG 2Sheff. Utd - Southampton3:0
This Season Southampton vs Sheff. Utd head to head stats:
29.09.2007ENG 2Sheff. Utd - Southampton1:2

English Championship Overall Standings

PROM
PL-OFF
RELEG
Team M W D L GS GC +/- P
1 WBA 46 23 12 11 88 55 33 81
2 Stoke 46 21 16 9 69 55 14 79
3 Hull 46 21 12 13 65 47 18 75
4 Bristol C. 46 20 14 12 54 53 1 74
5 C. Palace 46 18 17 11 58 42 16 71
6 Watford 46 18 16 12 62 56 6 70
7 Wolves 46 18 16 12 53 48 5 70
8 Ipswich 46 18 15 13 65 56 9 69
9 Sheff. Utd 46 17 15 14 56 51 5 66
10 Plymouth 46 17 13 16 60 50 10 64
11 Charlton 46 17 13 16 63 58 5 64
12 Cardiff 46 16 16 14 59 55 4 64
13 Burnley 46 16 14 16 60 67 -7 62
14 QPR 46 14 16 16 60 66 -6 58
15 Preston 46 15 11 20 50 56 -6 56
16 Sheff. Wed. 46 14 13 19 54 55 -1 55
17 Barnsley 46 14 13 19 52 65 -13 55
18 Norwich 46 15 10 21 49 59 -10 55
19 Blackpool 46 12 18 16 59 64 -5 54
20 Southampton 46 13 15 18 56 72 -16 54
21 Coventry 46 14 11 21 52 64 -12 53
22 Leicester 46 12 16 18 42 45 -3 52
23 Scunthorpe 46 11 13 22 46 69 -23 46
24 Colchester 46 7 17 22 62 86 -24 38

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