Stoke City and Sheffield United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Bet365 Stadium on Monday, 29/12/2025, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Stoke City vs Sheffield United, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Stoke City vs Sheffield United

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Double Chance: Stoke City or Draw

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👉 Our prediction is: Stoke City to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Stoke City is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Sheffield United, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Stoke City to win the first half in the half-time market.

👉 Our prediction is: Stoke City to win

Based on our evaluations, Stoke City vs Sheffield United is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Stoke City the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Stoke City to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Stoke City win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

Stoke City preview

Stoke City comes into the match having played 22 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 21 draws, and 30 losses.

Stoke City's attack has scored 88 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.16.

The offense system of Stoke City is led by Thomas Cannon as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Million Manhoef, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 0.95 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 94 goals conceded in 76 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.

Sheffield United preview

On the other hand, Sheffield United comes into the match having played 22 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.18 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 39 wins, 10 draws, and 26 losses.

Sheffield United's attack has scored 103 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.37.

The offense system of Sheffield United is led by Gustavo Hamer as the top scorer of the season. The dutch midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gustavo Hamer, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.41 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 75 goals conceded in 75 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Stoke City vs Sheffield United

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Stoke City Team Logo

Stoke City

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L W L L

1.5

Home D W L W L

1.9

Away L L L L W

1.17

Away Team

Sheffield United Team Logo

Sheffield United

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L D W

1.18

Home W D W W D

1.27

Away L L W W L

1.09

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Published on 26 December 2025, at 20:32 Last updated on 26 December 2025, at 20:32
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Journalist, a football lover and sports betting expert for over 7 years. In addition to being a bet world aficionado, Amauri also practices athletics, and as all good Brazilian, does not refuse a brew.