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by Steve Ashfield | in Championship Predictions
Stoke City are still in danger of being relegated to League One. The Potters are 17th in the Championship and on Friday evening, their penultimate league game is a home match against third-placed Sheffield United. Here's our match prediction.
There is a four point gap between Stoke and the relegation zone but their final match is away at Derby County who are only a place above the bottom three. It's their away form that has put Stoke in trouble. That was illustrated on Monday when they lost 6-0 at Leeds.
Sheffield United won't be winning automatic promotion back to the Premier League. They lost at Burnley on Easter Monday and it will be the play-offs for them this season. Third place has already been confirmed so they'll take on whoever finishes sixth in the play-off semi-finals. The loss at Burnley though made it four defeats in their last five league fixtures and they need to get back in form.
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The Best Betting Odds for Stoke v Sheffield United Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.35 | 3.3 | 3 |
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2.38 | 3.25 | 3.1 |
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2.7 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
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2.2 | 3.1 | 2.85 |
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2.5 | 3.4 | 2.97 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Stoke and Sheffield United?
Our prediction for the Stoke vs Sheffield United match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 25/04/2025 between Stoke and Sheffield United in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 42.98% for a win of Stoke against Sheffield United with odds of 2.7 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Stoke vs Sheffield United is 21.51% with odds of 3.4 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.51% chance ⭐ for a win of Sheffield United vs Stoke with odds of 3.2 at Ladbrokes.
Stoke - Sheffield United Prediction and Best Odds:
| Stoke Sheffield United Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke wins | 42.98% | 2.7 at Ladbrokes |
| Under 2.5 | 56.14% | 2.25 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 51.67% | 1.9 at Betsson |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Stoke | 16.2% | 6 at Betsson |
Stoke vs Sheffield United Form
Stoke and Sheffield United's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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89 | 45 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
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18
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50 | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | -17 |
Stoke and Sheffield United Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
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3/6 (50%)
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Stoke vs Sheffield United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Stoke - Sheffield United: Form Analysis
Monday did not go well for City as they lost 6-0 away at top-of-the table and now promoted Leeds United. That has left Stoke four points above the bottom three with two games remaining. A win here will see Stoke safe and they have been in good form at home.
City have won eight home league fixtures this season and three of the last four. Both teams have scored in two of their last three home fixtures.
It's the play-offs for United.
Sheffield United lost at Burnley on Monday and that ended their hopes of a top two finish and automatic promotion. They are third in the table and assured of a play-off position. The Blades have lost four of their last five league games and the last three on the road.
United have won 12 away league games and will want to get somewhere back to their best before the play-offs get underway. Three of their last five away league fixtures have seen both teams score.
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Stoke against Sheffield United Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Stoke & Sheffield United Squad Analysis
Stoke City have to bounce back from their 6-0 away loss at Leeds United on Easter Monday. Another defeat at home to Sheffield United could leave them still with a chance of being relegated to League One.
City had been getting some better results before that loss and a return to the bet365 Stadium will be appreciated. Eric Bocat is again doubtful after missing Monday's game. Josh-Wilson Esbrand came in at left-back and should retain his position.
They will be looking for more goals from Million Manhoef who has found the back of the net in two of Stoke's last three home games. Up front may be Ali Al-Hamadi who played at Leeds on Monday and recently scored the winner in the home win over Blackburn Rovers.
How do United prepare for the play-offs?
Sheffield United are in a strange position. They are guaranteed finishing third and will be in the play-offs. Should they therefore rest players in the lead up to the play-offs? They have been struggling for form, so giving players the chance to get back into form may be the way ahead.
Most goals and assists
Stoke
Sheffield United
L. Baker
(7 Goals)
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M. Manhoef
(7 Goals)
T. Cannon
(11 Goals)
A. Moran
(6 Assists)
C. O`Hare
(6 Assists)
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G. Hamer
(6 Assists)
Stoke - Sheffield United Key Points
- Stoke had scored in five successive league games before losing at Leeds on Monday.
- Five of the last seven games between these two clubs have seen both teams score.
- Both teams have scored in three of the last five Sheffield United away league games.
- Two of the last three Stoke home league games have seen both teams score.
- Sheffield United have scored in 15 of their last 16 away league fixtures.
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Our Stoke vs Sheffield United Prediction
Stoke still have some work to do to avoid relegation. There is a four point gap between them and the bottom three but they end the season with two difficult fixtures. 13 away defeats haven't helped them but they play much better on home soil.
Shefield United are struggling for form with four losses in five games. They lost at Burnley on Monday but will be in the play-offs. Our Stoke v Sheffield United prediction is both teams to score.
Stoke vs Sheffield United - Other Interesting Predictions
Million Manhoef to score
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Stoke Sheffield United
| Stoke vs Sheffield United | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke wins | 3 | 2.35 | -21.7% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.3 | -5.7% |
| Sheffield United wins | 2.25 | 3 | +33.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Stoke is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 21.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 33.3% and is now 42.6% (9.2%)
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