{"id":1421117,"date":"2025-12-27T09:47:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T09:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1421117"},"modified":"2025-12-27T09:47:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T09:47:39","slug":"match-preview-stoke-vs-sheffield-united-29-12-25-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-stoke-vs-sheffield-united-29-12-25-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoke City vs Sheffield United: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stoke City welcome Sheffield United to the Britannia Stadium on Monday, 29th December, for a clash that could shape the ambitions of both sides heading into the new year. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Stoke sitting comfortably mid-table and United looking to claw their way out of the lower reaches, the pressure is on\u2014especially after Sheffield United’s emphatic 4-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier this month. Can Stoke tighten up at the back and halt the Blades’ recent dominance, or will United’s attacking edge once again prove decisive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Sheffield United’s attacking output and Stoke’s defensive solidity, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re especially confident in Both Teams To Score (Yes), given the attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities on display\u2014United have scored more but also conceded far more than Stoke, while the Potters have found the net consistently at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nUnited average 1.35 goals scored\/game, but concede 1.57; Stoke more efficient at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sheffield United to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWon 5 of last 9 meetings, including a 4-0 win this month.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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\n Our Score<\/span>\n 9.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n Read our review<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t