Everton v Sheffield United predictions: Toffees can record shutout

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Everton v Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Where to watch

BT Sport 1, 7pm Sunday

Best bet

Everton to win to nil
1pt 23-20 BoyleSports

Team news

Everton
James Rodriguez is fit. Yerry Mina is still sidelined.

Sheffield United
Sander Berge, Ethan Ampadu and Oliver Burke have been ruled out. Jack O'Connell, Oli McBurnie and Billy Sharp were already out.

Match preview

Everton fans disgruntled over their side's form at Goodison Park shouldn't worry – it's still better than Sheffield United's at home or away.

The Toffees, away-day specialists in a season in which everyone seems to be excelling on the road, have managed just five wins in front of their own imaginary fans this season.

But their 19-point home haul is still two points more than the Blades have mustered anywhere, which is why they have been condemned to relegation for a while now.

And it's why Everton should still be too strong for Paul Heckingbottom's men.

United have been beaten to nil 20 times this term, an incredible record in just 35 outings. This could be number 21.

Everton have lost only one of their last seven games and were solid in Thursday's 0-0 draw at Aston Villa.

Toffees diehards were wondering why Carlo Ancelotti fielded quite so many defenders at Villa Park and maybe he'll be more imaginative against United, especially if James Rodriguez is fully fit to supply something more inspirational.

At least they have something to play for, whereas it's just pride for the Blades.

Heckingbottom has lost three more men to injury this week and has vowed to start introducing more youngsters into the set-up. Reports suggest that five Bramall Lane starlets have been training with the first team.

United have won just once away from home in the Premier League in 15 months and they have lost their last eight away games, failing to find the net in seven of those.

Key stat

The Blades have been beaten to nil on 20 occasions in the Premier League this season.

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