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Sheff Utd - Stoke
England Championship - Bramall Lane
Prediction 1
Draw
8/3 (3.67)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 goals
19/20 (1.95)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Sheffield Utd will entertain Stoke at Bramall Lane on January 14th in a Championship game.
Sheffield Utd vs Stoke: Our top betting predictions
Sheffield Utd look like they're Premier League bound as they sit comfortably in the automatic promotion spots as things stand. Will they further tighten their grip on promotion here with a win or do Stoke have a big performance in their locker? Find out with our Sheffield Utd vs Stoke match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Even stevens
These sides might be sat towards different ends of the Championship table but we see Stoke getting a point here as we make the prediction of a draw. On pure form, Sheffield Utd are unbeaten in eight games winning seven and drawing one whilst Stoke have won just two of their last five. When you look at the Potters away form though you might understand why we think they can take a point; they've lost only two of their last 10 away games.
Going over 2.5 goals
Our second prediction for this game sees us backing over 2.5 total goals. Sheffield United have seen three of their last five home games go over the 2.5 mark with a total of 17 goals seen; that's an average of 3.4 per match. Stoke meanwhile have gone over the 2.5 mark in each of their last three away games producing a total of 10 goals. On top of that, these two have produced at least three goals in four of their last five head to head meetings at Bramall Lane.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Sheffield Utd vs Stoke
Head to Head
02/04/22
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Sheff Utd
1
0
16/10/21
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Stoke
2
1
05/05/19
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Sheff Utd
2
2
23/10/18
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Stoke
1
1
25/07/17
Elite Club Friendlies Elite
Sheff Utd
Stoke
2
1
Last Five - Sheff Utd
01/09/24
England Championship CHA
Watford
Sheff Utd
0
1
W
27/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Barnsley
Sheff Utd
1
0
L
24/08/24
England Championship CHA
Norwich
Sheff Utd
1
1
D
17/08/24
England Championship CHA
QPR
Sheff Utd
2
2
D
13/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Wrexham
Sheff Utd
2
4
W
Last Five - Stoke
31/08/24
England Championship CHA
Plymouth
Stoke
0
1
W
27/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Middlesbrough
Stoke
0
5
W
24/08/24
England Championship CHA
West Brom
Stoke
2
1
L
22/08/24
TEST Fixtures TEST
Port Vale
Stoke
0
1
W
17/08/24
England Championship CHA
Watford
Stoke
3
0
L
So, that gives you some insight to how the different bookmakers see the action unfolding. How though do the bookies odds translate into probabilities ahead of this game and how might that impact your view of our predictions? Let's find out.
Sheffield Utd odds: 3/4 (1.75) – 57%
Draw odds: 8/3 (3.67) – 27%
Stoke odds: 15/4 (4.75) – 21%
Sheffield United arrive into this game as odds on favourites and, based on the odds, the idea of a Stoke win isn't something the bookies see happening with a home/draw double chance bet priced up at a lowly 1/5 (1.20). If the bookies are sure of that, they're less convinced about what will happen in respect of total goals. Both the under and over 2.5 odds are odds on.
Check out the predicted lineups ahead of Sheffield Utd vs Stoke
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield United have a few players sidelined with injuries right now, most notably Rhian Brewster and Rhys Norrington-Davies. Despite that, they're flying high and in good form and will be able to name a very strong XI for this game. Amongst those to return after last weekend's cup rest will be Billy Sharp and Anel Ahmedhodzic.
Predicted lineup – Foderingham (GK), Clark, Egan, Ahmedhodzic, Baldock, Stevens, Doyle, Norwood, Berge, Sharp, Nidiaye
Stoke
It will be interesting to see how Stoke approach this game. They fielded a side littered with changes last week in the FA Cup but impressed as they eased past Hartlepool. Obviously, they play at a much lower level but any of those fringe players have earned a league start? One or two could keep their place.
Predicted lineup – Bonham (GK), Wilmot, Souttar, Fox, Clarke, Thompson, Baker, Tymon, Powell, Delap, Campbell
Starting Lineups
Sheff Utd
Stoke
*Starting lineups are usually announced one hour prior to kick off.
Player to watch
We've made the prediction that Sheffield United draw this game but a player such as Iliman Ndiaye could prove a difference maker hence he's our player to watch. The 22-year-old has been in sensational form for the Blades this season scoring nine goals but, actually, it's his assists that are most eyecatching. He ‘only' has seven for the season but six of them have come in his last six appearances. He was also at the World Cup with Senegal where he provided an assist against Qatar and played 45 minutes versus England.
Check out the latest standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  West Brom | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 |  Sunderland | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| 3 |  Blackburn | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 |  Burnley | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| 5 |  Watford | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 6 | Sheff Utd | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 7 |  Oxford Utd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Derby | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Leeds | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 10 |  Middlesbrough | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 11 |  Swansea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 12 |  QPR | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 13 | Stoke | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 15 |  Norwich | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 16 |  Plymouth | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 5 |
| 17 |  Bristol City | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 5 |
| 18 |  Millwall | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 19 |  Luton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 20 |  Sheff Wed | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 21 |  Preston | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 4 |
| 22 |  Hull | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 23 |  Portsmouth | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| 24 |  Cardiff | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -10 | 1 |
A quickfire FAQ on Sheffield Utd vs Stoke
- Where is the match being played? – Bramall Lane
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Sheffield Utd
- What time does the match kick off? 3 PM GMT
