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Stoke vs Sheffield United: Our top betting tips
The Blades are right in the thick of the promotion battle in the Championship. Can they grab another win here to make a top six finish even more likely? Find out with our Stoke vs Sheffield United match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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A point will have to do
These sides might be in very different positions in the Championship standings but we can't separate them as we head into this match. Stoke have won just one of their last five matches but have recorded a couple of draws in that time. Sheffield United meanwhile have only won two of their last five whilst they've taken just two points from a possible 12 on the road. With such form considered – along with a head to head record that shows there has been no more than one goal in any of the last four meetings – a tight game is almost guaranteed and we see it ending all square.
Don't bank on loads of goals
Our second prediction for Stoke vs Sheffield United is that we'll see a limited number of goals with our tip being under 2.5. Stoke have gone under 2.5 goals in three of their last five matches including their last two home matches. Sheffield United aren't exactly boasting goals galore either; their last two games – and three of their last five – have fallen short of the all important 2.5 cut off. Three of the last four times Stoke have hosted the Blades the game has come up south of three goals as well.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Stoke vs Sheffield United
Sheff UtdStoke vs Sheff Utd | |||
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02/04/22 CHA | Stoke  Stoke | 1 - 0 |  Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
16/10/21 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 2 - 1 | Stoke Stoke |
05/05/19 CHA | Stoke Stoke | 2 - 2 | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
23/10/18 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 1 - 1 | Stoke Stoke |
25/07/17 ECF | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 2 - 1 | Stoke Stoke |
Stoke | |||
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Last 5 | |||
30/04/22 CHA | Middlesbrough  Middlesbrough | 3 - 1 | Stoke Stoke |
23/04/22 CHA | Stoke Stoke | 1 - 0 |  QPR QPR |
18/04/22 CHA | Blackburn  Blackburn | 0 - 1 | Stoke Stoke |
15/04/22 CHA | Stoke Stoke | 0 - 1 |  Bristol City Bristol City |
09/04/22 CHA | West Brom  West Brom | 1 - 3 | Stoke Stoke |
Sheff Utd | |||
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Last 5 | |||
14/05/22 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 1 - 2 |  Nottm Forest Nottm Forest |
07/05/22 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 4 - 0 |  Fulham Fulham |
29/04/22 CHA | QPR QPR | 1 - 3 | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
23/04/22 CHA | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd | 1 - 0 |  Cardiff Cardiff |
18/04/22 CHA | Bristol City Bristol City | 1 - 1 | Sheff Utd Sheff Utd |
Stoke vs Sheffield United: Let's look at the predicted lineups
Stoke's season is destined to end in a midtable finish but Sheffield United have still got a really good chance of making it into the top six. An away trip to Stoke isn't easy but if the Blades have playoff aspirations then it's a game they shouldn't be losing.
Stoke Predicted Lineup
Stoke's season has all been rather ‘meh' but they could still go into the summer with a positive outlook. That obviously depends on results but beating a playoff hopeful like Sheffield United would definitely bring their fans on board about longer term progression.
Predicted lineup – Bonham, Harwood-Bellis, Jagielka, Moore, Tymon, Allen, Baker, Vrancic, Brown, Maja, Wright-Phillips
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup
Make no bones about it, if Sheffield United miss out on the top six then this season will be seen as a disappointing one based on pre-season aspirations. That said, there was a period where the idea of a playoff chase looked miles off. Now we're here though, the Blades have to get the job done – don't they?
Predicted lineup – Foderingham, Gordon, Egan, Robinson, Osborn, Berge, Norwood, Hourihane, Norrington-Davies, Gibbs-White, Sharp
A quickfire FAQ on Stoke vs Sheffield United
- Who won the last head to head meeting? – Sheffield United
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Sheffield United
- What time does the match kick off? 15:00 GMT
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