Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2025
Blades Look a Solid Bet
It's time for the richest game in football when Sheffield United clash with Sunderland in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
If you agree with our verdict that United are going to beat Sunderland, consider backing them at -163 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. There’s money back if the game finishes level.
Sunderland 2-1 Win in Previous H2H Encounter
Sheffield United last game was a 3-0 home triumph. This victory over Bristol City at Bramall Lane made it back-to-back wins. The Blades had 44% possession and totalled three shots on target, while Kieffer Moore, Gustavo Hamer and Callum O'Hare scored one goal apiece.
Sunderland drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Stadium of Light ended 1-1 in extra time against Coventry City. The Wearside team had four shots on goal and 41% possession, with Daniel Ballard on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Sunderland claim a 2-1 home win over United at Stadium of Light. The past 5 meetings between these teams have seen three United wins and two Sunderland triumphs.
Sheffield United – Last 10 League Games5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. United have had 55.1% possession and 6.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 5.6 attempts, while being awarded 3.3 corners.
Gustavo Hamer leads the way with 3 goals, with Callum O'Hare and Andre Brooks getting 2 apiece. Harrison Burrows is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper Michael Cooper has kept 2 clean sheets.
Sunderland – Last 10 League GamesSunderland have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.6 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts. The Black Cats have averaged 45.7% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts.
Eliezer Mayenda and Trai Hume have top scored with 2, while Daniel Ballard is next on 1. Enzo Le Fee has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Michael Cooper (GK), Hamza Choudhury, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Rhian Brewster, Sydie Peck, Vini Souza, Gustavo Hamer, Kieffer Moore, Tyrese Campbell.
Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Anthony Patterson (GK), Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Chris Rigg, Daniel Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Romaine Mundle, Enzo Le Fee, Eliezer Mayenda.
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips
Sheffield United look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. This Championship bet stands out at -163, with our selection expected to perform well in this game based on the available stats.
Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.
Key Sheffield United vs Sunderland league stats:
United 0.0 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 61.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
Wanting bigger odds when it comes to your pick? With the line being moved, you can secure a larger price although the wager is a more risky one.
Correct Score Prediction
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You can secure odds of +480 that Sheffield United are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.
Player Prop Picks
Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) has had one or more shots on goal in one of his past five Championship away games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the Shots on Target line, with betting odds of -132 now available.
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Andre Brooks (United) has managed two goals in his past four Championship games. It’s worth a gamble on the +460 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Over the past seven home games, United have won the Corner Match Bet every time, while Sunderland have lost the same wager in their previous two matches. United should be capable of winning this Corner Match Bet and the odds of -105 look value.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for United on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, BTTS No together with Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Sheffield United vs Sunderland Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Sheffield United are +132 for a Championship victory, while Sunderland are +245. The draw is trading at +190 should you think the game will end all square.
If you fancy United to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +200. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Sunderland at +295 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at -106.
When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -154 about Both Teams to Score No.
Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Championship matches, with the recommended football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.
Tyrese Campbell Favourite to Be First Goalscorer
Tyrese Campbell is priced at +410 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +225 to find the net anytime.
Sheffield United League Stats
Sunderland League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sheffield United this season are Thomas Cannon (10), Tyrese Campbell (10), Gustavo Hamer (9)
- Top Assistors for Sheffield United this season are Gustavo Hamer (7), Callum O'Hare (6), Ben Brereton Diaz (3)
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date United vs Sunderland team news.
We’ve got details of the Championship squads so that you know every player on the roster.
Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Sheffield United Substitutes
- 3Sam McCallum
- 5Rob Holding
- 10Callum O'Hare
- 17Adam Davies
- 20Ben Brereton Diaz
- 22Tom Davies
- 28Thomas Cannon
- 35Andre Brooks
- 38Femi Seriki
Sunderland Substitutes
- 8Alan Browne
- 10Patrick Roberts
- 18Wilson Isidor
- 20Salis Abdul Samed
- 21Simon Moore
- 26Chris Mepham
- 33Leo Hjelde
- 40Tom Watson
- 50Harrison Jones
Previous Sheffield United Lineups
Previous Sunderland Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoke | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 3 | Coventry | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12:4 | 7 |
| 4 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Preston | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Leicester | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Southampton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 12 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 13 | Swansea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 14 | Charlton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 |
| 15 | Hull | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 17 | Norwich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 18 | Ipswich | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 19 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 1 |
| 20 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | 1 |
| 21 | Sheffield Wed | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 22 | QPR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:10 | 1 |
| 23 | Oxford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 24 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Coventry | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 4 |
| 3 | West Brom | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Stoke | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Charlton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 12 | Hull | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 13 | Ipswich | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 1 |
| 17 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 1 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 21 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 22 | Millwall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
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