Sheffield Utd vs Stoke prediction
Sheffield United are aiming to bounce back from consecutive defeats. Simon Bellis / Sportimage - Photo by Icon Sport
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Both teams have scored in four of the last five H2Hs

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.

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

Sheff Utd

3
Stoke

Stoke

1

England Championship 08/10/22

Stoke

Stoke

3
Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1

England Championship 02/04/22

Stoke

Stoke

1
Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

0

England Championship 16/10/21

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

2
Stoke

Stoke

1

England Championship 05/05/19

Stoke

Stoke

2
Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

2

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

Bristol City

0

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

3

England Championship 08/05/25

W

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

3

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1

England Championship 25/04/25

W

Stoke

Stoke

0

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

2

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Burnley

Burnley

2

Sheff Utd

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

Derby

0

Stoke

Stoke

0

England Championship 25/04/25

L

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

2

Stoke

Stoke

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Leeds

Leeds

6

Stoke

Stoke

0

England Championship 18/04/25

W

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

0

Stoke

Stoke

2

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Cardiff

Cardiff

0

Stoke

Stoke

1

Player to watch – Vinicius Souza

Lowest Premier League points tally
Vinicius Souza will return from suspension for Sheffield United. Cody Froggatt/News Images/Sipa USA – Photo by Icon Sport

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.


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