Stoke vs Sheffield Utd Prediction & Betting Tips (29 December)

Stoke have won 10 of their last 23 matches, and have conceded 9 defeats and 4 draws over the same period. Over this period of 23 matches, Stoke scored 28 goals and conceded 21. In their very last match, Stoke played against the team and the match ended with a score of 0 - 0. For their part, Sheffield United obtained 8 victories in their last 23 meetings, for 2 draws and 13 defeats conceded.

In their last meeting, Sheffield United faced the team for a final result of 3 - 5. Between Stoke who are currently 10th in the Championship with a total record of 10 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses, and Sheffield United ranked 19th in the Championship and presenting a total record of 8 wins, 2 draws and 13 losses, we see the victory of Sheffield United.

The recent head‑to‑head history between these sides leans heavily toward Sheffield United, who dominated their last meeting with a 4‑0 victory at Bramall Lane, featuring goals from Mark McGuinness, Femi Seriki, Patrick Bamford, and Sydie PeckSky Sports+1. Stoke, on the other hand, have struggled to find the net in several recent matches, failing to score in four of their last five league gamesSports Mole. Both teams come into this fixture with contrasting forms: Stoke relying on defensive resilience, having collected eight clean sheets this season, while Sheffield United lean on a more volatile but higher‑scoring approach. These dynamics set the stage for a matchup shaped by contrasting strengths and vulnerabilities.

Considering the recent form, squad news, and the momentum carried by Sheffield United under Wilder, this fixture has the potential to be tighter than their last meeting but still tilted toward the visitors. Stoke’s defensive structure may keep them competitive, yet their ongoing scoring issues raise concerns against a Blades side that has shown they can strike in bursts even when not at their best. With all factors weighed, the most reasonable prediction aligns with a narrow away win, and the suggested correct score stands at 1‑2.