Sheffield United vs West Ham prediction: How will the Premier League fixture play out?

The Blades currently sit in the top eight and will be a tough test for David Moyes’s side

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (EPA)

West Ham travel to Bramall Lane seeking a third consecutive win in all competitions.

The return of David Moyes has had a huge positive impact on The Hammers, who have won both of Moyes opening games to nil.

West Ham will arrive in high spirits, but it is unlikely that Sheffield United will make this easy for them.

Sheffield United enter this fixture on the back of defeats to both Manchester City and Liverpool, however the Irons will have to play at their best in order to continue this string of defeats.

The Blades currently sit in the top eight following victories over Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Burnley and Aston Villa at Bramall Lane this season.

Prediction

Sheffield United enter this clash of the back of defeats to both Manchester City and Liverpool, and will be looking to use this match to stay in the top eight.

Under the successful impact of the return of David Moyes West Ham enter this weekend’s opening Premier League clash seeking their third win in a row.

A draw is predicted. ​​

Line-ups

Sheffield Utd: Henderson; Basham, Egan, O'Connell; Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens; McBurnie, McGoldrick​

West Ham: Fabianski, Zabaleta, Ogbonna, Balbuena, Cresswell, Masuaku, Rice, Noble, Lanzini, Anderson, Haller

What does it start?

Sheffield United vs West Ham will kick off at 20:00 on Friday 10th January.

How can I watch it?

You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.

The game can be streamed online via the Sky Sports App and Sky Go from 19:00.

Odds

Sheffield United are favourites with Bet365 backing them with odds of 17/20.

For a draw you can get odds of 13/5 with Bet365.

West Ham will be searching for a third win in a row in this match and can be back with BET365 with odds of 3/1.