Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction

The EFL Championship season continues on Friday 28th November 2024 as first and third battle it out. Sheffield United host Sunderland in what is sure to be an interesting battle.

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Key Stats

• Sheffield United are unbeaten in six
• Sunderland haven’t won in their last five
• Sheffield United have scored twelve goals in six matches
• Sunderland have scored three in the previous five games

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Previews, Form and Standout Players

Two of the best teams in the league this year battle it out at the top of the table. First vs third take each other on with the winner claiming top spot in the table.

Sheffield United Preview

Sheffield United Predicted Line Up - Michael Cooper; Sam McCallum, Jack Robinson, Harry Souttar, Femi Seriki; Vinícius Souza, Sydie Peck; Gustavo Hamer, Callum O'Hare, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi; Tyrese Campbell

Sheffield United are currently on top of the table and two points clear of the rest of the pack. They have managed 35 points so far this season and look comfortable as it stands. They are the team to beat.

They have scored 24 goals this season which is a very decent amount. This while conceding just nine - the second least in the division. Can they continue this against a strong Sunderland side?

Sunderland Preview

Sunderland Predicted Lineup - Anthony Patterson; Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien; Jobe Bellingham, Dan Neil; Tom Watson, Chris Rigg, Patrick Roberts; Wilson Isidor

Sunderland come into this game on 33 points sitting in third place in the division. It wasn’t long ago but they are going through a bit of a poor patch where they haven’t won in five. Something they will be desperate to change here.

Luckily for them they have scored the joint third most in the division (26) while conceding just twelve. They have a good record in terms of goals scored and conceded. If they can keep this up they will certainly put up a tough fight.

Head To Head Stats: Sheffield United vs Sunderland

These two teams have faced each other 145 times previous to this game. It is the Black Cats who hold the advantage having won 66 of those games while Sheffield United have won 53. There have also been 26 draws in that time.

Despite this, the Blades have won four of the last five matches against Sunderland with their last loss against them coming in 2019. Will the same happen here?

Betting Tips For Sheffield United vs Sunderland

This is bound to be a very close, entertaining game. Two of the best sides in the division who are both desperate to win. However with Sunderland’s recent struggles and Sheffield United’s superb form we can’t help but feel the hosts should win this match.

We are backing Sheffield United To Win at odds of 21/20. £10 having the potential to return up to £20.50.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Sheffield United vs Sunderland

Sheffield United 2-1 Sunderland

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