Sheffield United vs Sunderland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2024-25 Promotion Play-offs Final

This will be the third confrontation between the two teams this season.

Sheffield United are all set to battle Sunderland in the EFL Championship 2024-25 promotion play-offs final. The high-stakes contest between the two English clubs will take place at Wembley Stadium.

Sheffield United ran riot against Bristol City across the two legs and sealed a spot in the promotion play-offs final of the EFL Championship. The Blades finished in third place, which sent them to the playoffs. Now, a win in the final chapter can help them play in the English Premier League next season.

Sunderland had a close matchup against Coventry City in the semifinals, but the Black Cats stood as the better side in the end. They will now battle the Blades, which are surely going to give them a tough time. Although they have defeated Sheffield United in their previous meeting against one another, Sunderland might face tough competition this time around.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Wembley Stadium
• Date: Saturday, May 24
• Kick-off Time: 19:31 IST/ 14:01 GMT/ 09:01 ET/ 06:01 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

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— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) May 21, 2025

Form:

Sheffield United: L-W-D-W-W

Sunderland: L-L-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Callum O’Hare (Sheffield United)

The Englishman is coming in after scoring two goals in the last two matches for Sheffield. It was a great performance by him, which helped the Blades secure easy wins against Bristol City. He will now have a big job against Sunderland in this high-stakes contest.

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Wilson Isidor can cause problems for Sheffield. He will be backed by Jobe Bellingham and other midfielders. The 24-year-old Frenchman is the top goal-getter for his side in the EFL Championship this season.

He has 15 goal involvements in 45 league games this season and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Both sides have defeated each other once this season.
• Sheffield United haven’t lost any of their last four games.
• Sunderland have won only one of their last five fixtures.

Sheffield United vs Sunderland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Sheffield United to win @142/100 10 bet
• Callum O’Hare to score @16/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/5 Betfair Sportsbook

Injury and Team News

Sheffield United will be without the services of Ollie Arblaster as he is injured. Rhys Norrington Davies might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Ajibola Alese, Ian Poveda and Jayden Danns are injured and will not be in action for Sunderland.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Sheffield United won: 5

Sunderland won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Cooper (GK); Choudhary, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows; Brewster, Peck, Souza, Hamer; Moore, O’Hare

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Patterson (GK); Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin; Roberts, Neil, Bellingham, Le Fee; Mayenda, Isidor

Match Prediction

The two teams are set to produce an intense encounter here. Sheffield United are likely to emerge victorious against Sunderland in the EFL Championship 2024-25 promotion play-offs final.

Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Sunderland

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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