Stoke vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Stoke vs Sheffield United
Stoke take on Sheffield United at bet365 Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 29 December.
Stoke and Sheffield United both have the players to score and it’s for that reason that we’re backing the BTTS Yes option. Odds of -123 look really appealing when it comes to this outcome.
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Stoke City played Preston North End at home in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at bet365 Stadium. Mark Robins' men had two shots on target and enjoyed 58% possession.
Sheffield United have lost back-to-back Championship away games. They recently suffered a 5-3 defeat against Wrexham at The Racecourse. The Blades had 46% possession and totalled seven shots on goal, with Patrick Bamford finding the net twice and Callum O'Hare scoring one.
Head-to-Head Statistics
United have beaten Stoke on four consecutive occasions. Their last encounter saw United make home advantage count at Bramall Lane, winning 4-0. The previous 8 H2H games have included five wins for United, two triumphs for Stoke and a single draw.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Stoke |
23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 28:21 | 34 |
| 19 |  Sheffield Utd |
23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 31 | 36 | -5 | 31:36 | 26 |
Stoke have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. The Potters have averaged 55.1% possession and 6.4 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.2 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.
Sorba Thomas is the top goalscorer with 4, Lewis Baker has 2, with Ben Pearson and two other players on 1. Joon-Ho Bae has made the most assists with 2.
United have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.1 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.8% possession, 8.1 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.
Patrick Bamford is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Sydie Peck on 3, with Gustavo Hamer and two others bagging 2. Look no further than Callum O'Hare for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Stoke predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Bosun Lawal, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Maksym Taloverov, Ben Pearson, Tatsuki Seko, Million Manhoef, Joon-ho Bae, Sorba Thomas, Divin Mubama.
Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Sam McCallum, Oliver Arblaster, Jairo Riedewald, Tahith Chong, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Patrick Bamford.
Stoke vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips
Get ready for Stoke vs Sheffield United with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.
Match Prediction
We like the odds of -123 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. The teams should be able to net at least once in this Championship showdown and the Both Teams to Score market provides a good angle.
The Championship form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
Key Stoke vs Sheffield United league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +430. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Million Manhoef (Stoke) can be wagered to record one or more shots on goal at -135. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.
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Sorba Thomas (Stoke) has managed four goals in his past five Championship matches on home soil. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +270 which will hopefully see him find the net.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the past five United away games have involved the 10.5 Total Corners line being covered, with the previous three Stoke matches having the same outcome. We think it’s possible that the teams will cover the Total Corners line and odds of -109 can be landed.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on both teams to find the net, a draw to be the outcome along with Million Manhoef (Stoke) to finish with one or more shots on target.
A football bet builder is a wager on a specific game where you select different outcomes to happen. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
Stoke vs Sheffield United 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.
The bookies have chalked up the draw at +225 on the 1x2 betting, with Sheffield United available to bet at odds of +150. Stoke City are +180 to claim victory in this Championship encounter.
United are available at odds of +110 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Stoke to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.
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Patrick Bamford is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +500, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Stoke have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
United have collected six defeats and four victories in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.20.
United beat Stoke 2-0 when the teams last met at bet365 Stadium. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at bet365 Stadium, we have seen two Stoke triumphs, one United win and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Home Stats |
5-2-3 | 2.10 | 1.40 | 0.70 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Sheffield United Away Stats |
4-0-6 | 3.80 | 1.60 | 2.20 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 06/12 2025 Sheffield United 4 Stoke 0
- Championship: 25/04 2025 Stoke 0 Sheffield United 2
- Championship: 26/10 2024 Sheffield United 2 Stoke 0
- Championship: 14/01 2023 Sheffield United 3 Stoke 1
- Championship: 08/10 2022 Stoke 3 Sheffield United 1
- Championship: 02/04 2022 Stoke 1 Sheffield United 0
- Championship: 16/10 2021 Sheffield United 2 Stoke 1
- Championship: 05/05 2019 Stoke 2 Sheffield United 2
Stoke League Stats
Sheffield United League Stats
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 13.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Stoke this season are Sorba Thomas (8), Divin Mubama (5), Million Manhoef (5)
- Top Assistors for Stoke this season are Sorba Thomas (5), Joon-Ho Bae (3), Aaron Cresswell (2)
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Stoke vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 23 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 54:23 | 51 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 33:24 | 43 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 38:23 | 38 |
| 4 | Hull | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 39:37 | 38 |
| 5 | Preston | 23 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 30:23 | 37 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 32:25 | 36 |
| 7 | Millwall | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 25:31 | 36 |
| 8 | Watford | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 33:29 | 35 |
| 9 | QPR | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 33:35 | 35 |
| 10 | Stoke | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 28:21 | 34 |
| 11 | Derby | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 32:31 | 32 |
| 12 | Southampton | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 37:33 | 31 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 32:30 | 31 |
| 14 | Leicester | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32:33 | 31 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 31:30 | 30 |
| 16 | West Brom | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 26:31 | 28 |
| 17 | Charlton | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 21:27 | 27 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 22:26 | 26 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 31:36 | 26 |
| 20 | Swansea | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 24:31 | 26 |
| 21 | Oxford | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 24:32 | 22 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 19:29 | 22 |
| 23 | Norwich | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 26:35 | 21 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 22 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 18:45 | -8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 27:7 | 29 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Watford | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 20:12 | 25 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 16:10 | 24 |
| 5 | Hull | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19:18 | 23 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 23:10 | 22 |
| 7 | Stoke | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17:8 | 20 |
| 8 | QPR | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20:15 | 20 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 22:18 | 20 |
| 10 | Preston | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16:12 | 20 |
| 11 | Millwall | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 13:15 | 20 |
| 12 | Southampton | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17:11 | 19 |
| 13 | West Brom | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14:10 | 19 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18:13 | 18 |
| 15 | Swansea | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 18 |
| 16 | Charlton | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12:11 | 17 |
| 17 | Leicester | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:13 | 15 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 20 | Derby | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 21 | Oxford | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13:16 | 13 |
| 22 | Norwich | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12:16 | 10 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11:16 | 9 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7:29 | 3 |
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