Stoke City vs Sheffield United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2024-25

The Blades emerged victorious over the Potters in their last league battle.

Stoke City are all set to host Sheffield United in the match week 45 of the English League Championship 2024-25 season. The intense English football second division fixture will take place at the bet365 Stadium.

Stoke City are in the 17th spot on the EFL Championship points table as they have come up with below-average performances this season, costing them points along the way. After competing in 44 league games, the Potters have just won 12 matches. They were dominated by Leeds United in their last Championship match.

Sheffield United are in third place and have not been able to do enough to win the title. They made some poor mistakes which could’ve been avoided, but instead they kept up their flow. They won 27 matches in the same number of games. The Blades fell prey to Burnley in their last league game.

Next up, we travel to the bet365 Stadium 🚌 pic.twitter.com/HdMeNBe75G

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) April 23, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England
• Stadium: bet365 Stadium
• Date: Saturday, April 26
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST; Friday, April 25; 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Jarred Gillett
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Stoke City: D-D-W-W-L

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

Players to Watch

Lewis Baker (Stoke City)

Lewis Baker will be in action yet again to help his side. With nine goal contributions in 30 league games the 29-year-old English midfielder will once again be looking to make his impact on the field for the Potters. It is not going to be an easy game, but Lewis Baker might emerge as the game changer.

Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United)

For Sheffield United, Thomas Cannon is the top player in terms of scoring goals this season. The young English forward has 12 goal involvements in 35 EFL Championship matches this season. He did score a goal against Burnley, but it was not enough for the Blades to get to the finishing line.

Match Facts

• None of the last five matches between the two teams ended in a draw.
• Sheffield United are on a two-match winning streak against the Potters.
• Both teams are coming in after facing a loss in their last league game.

Stoke City vs Sheffield United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Sheffield United to win @135/67 vbet
• Thomas Cannon to score @17/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 Coral

Injury and Team News

Enda Stevens, Eric Bocat and Jordan Thompson will miss out for Stoke City because of their injuries.

Sheffield United will be without the services of Ollie Arblaster, Rhys Norrington-Davies and Tom Davies as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Stoke City won: 2

Sheffield United won: 4

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Stoke City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Johansson (GK); Tchamadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, Wilson-Esbrand; Pearson, Burger; Manhoef, Baker, Joon-Ho; Al Hamadi

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Cooper (GK); Choudhary, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows; Diaz, Peck, Souza, Hamer; Cannon, Moore

Match Prediction

Even though the Blades have come up with some poor performances in their last few games, they will come in as a stronger team. Sheffield United are likely to defeat Stoke City in the upcoming EFL Championship fixture.

Prediction: Stoke City 1-2 Sheffield United

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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