Stoke

vs

Sheffield United

Preview

Stoke City (home)

• Stoke have won one and lost four of their last five league matches.
• Stoke currently sit 8th in the Championship table with 33 points from 22 games.
• Mark Robins has made a big difference at Stoke since taking over as manager in January 2025.
• Stoke have won six of their 10 home games in the Championship this season.
• Stoke have conceded an average of just 0.80 goals per game at the bet365 Stadium this term.

Sheffield United (away)

• Sheffield United have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five.
• Sheffield United are in 18th with 26 points from 22 matches.
• Sheffield United have looked more like themselves since Chris Wilder returned to the club in September 2025.

Head-to-Head

• The Blades have won their last four Championship meetings with Stoke.
• That run includes a 4-0 thrashing of the Potters two weeks ago.

Key Players

• Recent stats:
  • Sorba Thomas is Stoke’s best bet up front with eight goals in 22 league appearances.
  • Tyrese Campbell is their top scorer with five goals in 20 Championship appearances.

Betting Insights

• Both teams are priced at 2.68 to win this match.
• The draw is at 3.1.
• Draw with goals is the suggested market.
• Both teams have been prone to lapses in concentration, and BTTS is 1.8.

Prediction

• The draw looks the most likely outcome given recent form and the tight odds.
• Expect a draw with goals.