In this article, we have shared our Sheffield Utd vs Stoke prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their 3 clash at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon. The Blades are in the play-off places in fifth on 19 points from their opening 11 games, but would be in fourth on 21 without their two-point deduction. Meanwhile, the Potters are in 17th with 12 points from their opening 11 matches, just three points ahead of the relegation zone.
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Sheffield Utd vs Stoke prediction: Blades to cut Potters open?
Key stats
- Sheffield Utd have conceded the second-fewest goals (six) in the Championship.
- Stoke have only won once away from home in the Championship.
- The last two H2Hs have finished 3-1 to the home team.
Correct score prediction: Sheffield Utd 3-1 Stoke
A pattern has emerged in the previous two H2Hs with the scoreline, and there could be a repeat given that the home team are odds-on favourites to win with bookmakers. We could see goals for both sides too based on the last five H2Hs, so the scoreline is not out of the question.
Pre-game odds and predictability: Blades big favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.8) – 55.6{e8db3ed280e8141860cf960fdaac2cbc8336979e228ea611d7bf46e9d5ba4b8d}
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.7) – 27{e8db3ed280e8141860cf960fdaac2cbc8336979e228ea611d7bf46e9d5ba4b8d}
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.4) – 22.7{e8db3ed280e8141860cf960fdaac2cbc8336979e228ea611d7bf46e9d5ba4b8d}
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sheffield Utd are odds-on favourites with bookmakers to win the game, with the next most-likely income a draw. A Stoke win is the least-favoured outcome at just 22{e8db3ed280e8141860cf960fdaac2cbc8336979e228ea611d7bf46e9d5ba4b8d} implied probability.
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Most recent H2Hs: Home advantage crucial
The last five H2Hs have produced two wins each and one draw, suggesting that the result could be more unpredictable. However, the home team have emerged victorious each time, suggesting that it could follow a similar pattern with the Blades favourites.
England Championship 14/01/23
Sheff Utd
Stoke
England Championship 08/10/22
Stoke
Sheff Utd
England Championship 02/04/22
Stoke
Sheff Utd
England Championship 16/10/21
Sheff Utd
Stoke
England Championship 05/05/19
Stoke
Sheff Utd
Sheffield Utd preview: Blades must overcome bad patch
Sheffield Utd have lost their last two Championship matches without scoring, so need to stop the rot. Against a stuttering Stoke at home, they should be confident of doing that.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Gilchrist, Souttar, Ahmedhodzic, McCallum, Rak-Sakyi, Arblaster, Souza, Brewster, O'Hare & Moore
England Championship 12/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 08/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Blackburn
1
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 25/04/25
W
Stoke
0
Sheff Utd
2
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Sheff Utd
1
Stoke preview: Potters draws paper over cracks
Stoke have recorded three consecutive draws in the Championship, and are actually unbeaten in four after a 6-1 thrashing of Portsmouth at home. However, those kind of results have become few and far between this season, as they remain just three points above the relegation zone.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Wilmot, Rose, Gibson, Bocat, Moran, Thompson, Manhoef, Koumas, Jun-Ho & Cannon
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Derby
0
Stoke
0
England Championship 25/04/25
L
Sheff Utd
2
Stoke
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Leeds
6
Stoke
0
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Sheff Wed
0
Stoke
2
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Cardiff
0
Stoke
1
Player to watch – Vinicius Souza
Vinicius Souza will return from suspension for Sheffield United, and he will be a welcome addition back to the team. No player in the Championship has averaged more tackles per game (4.1) than the midfielder, who will be key in breaking up Stoke attacks and starting them for the Blades.