Sheffield United vs Stoke City Match Analysis & Prediction
14/01/2023 6:00 pm
Sheffield United will look to extend their cushion at the top end of the Championship table when they host Stoke City at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
The Blades currently sit in the automatic promotion spots with a nine-point lead over third-placed Blackburn Rovers, while their visitors have dropped to 18th place, and both sides come into the contest on the back of FA Cup wins at the weekend.
Sheffield United have enjoyed a fine run of form since the beginning of December and currently sit in second place in the Championship, with an eight-point gap separating them from Leeds United, who are in sixth position.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side came out on top against Huddersfield Town and Wigan Athletic in their first two matches following the World Cup break before defeating Coventry City 3-1 at home on Boxing Day.
The Blades then claimed a narrow away win over Blackpool before drawing 1-1 against Queens Park Rangers on New Year’s Day – John Egan scoring a late equalizer for Sheffield United after Ilias Chair had given QPR the lead.
Stoke City will hope to return to winning in the Championship following a run of two defeats and a draw, as they welcome Tony Pulis’ Middlesbrough side to the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday.
The Potters sat 18th in the table with 25 points from 21 games and were unbeaten in four league games before losing 2-1 at home to Burnley last time out, with Josh Cullen’s goal on the hour mark proving only a consolation for Stoke.
Sheffield United vs. Stoke City Head to head
Both sides have five games against each other with the hosts taking one win while the visitors with two wins, and two draws.
-
08/10/2022Stoke3Sheffield United1EFL
-
02/04/2022Stoke1Sheffield United0EFL
-
16/10/2021Sheffield United2Stoke City1EFL
-
05/05/2019Stoke2Sheffield United2EFL
-
23/10/2018Sheffield United1Stoke1EFL
Sheffield United Team News
After scoring the opening goal, Daniel Jebbison may earn a first league start of the season for Sheffield United over Billy Sharp. Iliman Ndiaye is bound to play a crucial role in the front line again, having provided six assists in the last six matches in all competitions. The Senegal international also boasts nine league goals so far this term.
Sheffield United's Last 5 Matches
-
07/01/2023Millwall0Sheffield United2FA Cup
-
02/01/2023QPR1Sheffield United1EFL
-
29/12/2022Blackpool1Sheffield United2EFL
-
26/12/2022Sheffield United3Coventry City1EFL
-
19/12/2022Wigan1Sheffield United2EFL
Stoke City Team News
Stoke rotated their team for the FA Cup game, and Harry Souttar will likely return to the back three. Morgan Fox will occupy the left-hand spot in the back line while Ben Wilmot and Phil Jagielka compete for the final position.
Lewis Baker should return to the midfield after scoring five goals this season, with Josh Laurent and Jordan Thompson also likely to feature in central midfield.
Stoke City's Last 5 Matches
-
08/01/2023Hartlepool0Stoke3FA Cup
-
02/01/2023Stoke0Preston1EFL
-
30/12/2022Stoke0Burnley1EFL
-
26/12/2022Rotherham2Stoke2EFL
-
17/12/2022Bristol City1Stoke2EFL
Sheffield United vs. Stoke City: Odds and Predictions
Main Prediction
3 Way: Home
Best Odds
200% bonus up to Ksh 26,280
Register at Melbet and get a 200% first deposit bonus of up to 26,280 KES
CLAIM BONUS
