Stoke City and Sheffield United will both be looking to end the year on a positive note when they face each other in the Championship on Monday night at the Bet365 Stadium.
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Stoke City vs Sheffield United prediction:
Key stats
- Stoke City have won just once in their last six games.
- Sheffield United have seen under 4.5 cards in seven of their last nine games.
- Stoke have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five meetings against Sheff Utd.
Correct score prediction: Stoke City 1-2 Sheffield United
Sheffield United have a recent strong record against Stoke City, winning all of their last four meetings and not conceding a goal in their last three.
The Blades have seen over 2.5 goals in six of their last eight games. Hence, we expect both teams to score, but Sheffield United to narrowly edge their rivals once again.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sheff Utd slight favourites
HOME: 9/5 (2.8) – 35.7%
DRAW: 23/10 (3.3) – 30.3%
AWAY: 6/4 (2.5) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After a horrendous start to the season, Sheffield United have found momentum, winning five and drawing two of their last nine games.
Although they have seen a slight dip in form after their four-game winning run, the bookmakers have placed them as slight favourites at 6/4 (2.5) with 40% chances of winning.
Stoke City, on the other hand, have won just once in their last six games, losing in four of them. They are heading into this match on the back of a 0-0 draw against Preston and are priced at 9/5 (2.8) with 35.7% chances of winning.
Sheffield United have won the first half in four of their last five meetings against Stoke City, and bookmakers back them at 11/5 (3.2) to do it again.
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Most recent H2Hs: Sheffield United have the edge
The two sides met earlier this month at Bramall Lane, where Sheffield United thrashed them to a comfortable 4-0 win.
The Blades have won four of their last five fixtures against Stoke City, who have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches.
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Stoke City preview: Need to get back to form
After winning eight of their opening 14 matches, the Potters have lost their way in recent weeks. They have failed to score in four of their previous five games and Mark Robins's side need a win to end 2025 on a high.
Stoke boast the best defensive record in the league, and sit 10th in the Championship table with 34 points.
The home side are without Lewis Baker and Eric Bocat, while Aaron Cresswell is expected to be out too. Junior Tchamadeu is away representing Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Predicted lineups: Johansson (GK), Lawal, Phillips, Wilmot, Gibson, Seko, Pearson, Manhoef, Bae, Thomas & Mubama
Last five fixtures
- Stoke 0-0 Preston
- Watford 1-0 Stoke City
- Stoke City 2-1 Swansea
- Ipswich 1-0 Stoke City
- Sheffield United 4-0 Stoke City
Sheffield United preview: Can they pick up yet another win against Stoke?
Sheffield United have scored first in four of their last five meetings against Stoke City and have been in good form recently, despite a slight dip.
The Blades are expected to be without the injured trio of Tom Davies, Ben Mee and Sydie Peck.
Predicted lineups: Cooper (GK), Seriki, Tanganga, Bindon, McCallum, Riedewald, Soumare, Brooks, O'Hare, Hamer & Bamford
Last five fixtures
- Wrexham 5-3 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 3-0 Birmingham
- West Brom 2-0 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 1-1 Norwich City
- Sheffield United 4-0 Stoke City
Player to watch: Patrick Bamford
After spending a troubled time in his later years at Leeds United, mainly due to injuries, Patrick Bamford is enjoying his football again.
The 32-year-old striker has scored five goals in eight appearances, and he will be looking to improve his goal tally on Monday night.