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Sheffield Utd vs Stoke City: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 6 December, 2025 10:00
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Match Stakes & Importance
This upcoming Championship encounter between Sheffield United and Stoke City is crucial for both teams, albeit for different reasons. Sheffield, currently sitting in the relegation zone at 19th place with 19 points, is desperate for a win to climb out of danger. Meanwhile, Stoke City, positioned 4th with 30 points, is looking to solidify their playoff ambitions with a vital away victory.
Current Form & Trends
Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent performances that could significantly influence the outcome.
- Sheffield Utd: The Blades have shown a resurgence of form recently, managing three wins in their last five matches, showcasing a potent offense that averages two goals per game. However, they have been vulnerable defensively, conceding an average of one goal per match, particularly at home.
- Stoke City: Stoke has been struggling in their last few outings with only two wins in their last five. Their away form, while not terrible, has seen them leak goals more frequently, with an average of 1.2 scored and 1 conceded on the road. This inconsistency could be a concern as they face a revitalized Sheffield side.
Head-to-Head
The historical matchup favors Sheffield United, who have won four of the last six encounters against Stoke City. The last five results show a trend where Sheffield has managed to outscore Stoke, with an average of 2.67 goals per game in their previous meetings. Notably, the last match-up ended in a convincing 2-0 win for Stoke, but Sheffield will be looking to leverage their home advantage this time.
Tactical Analysis & Key Players
Stylistically, Sheffield United tends to adopt an aggressive attacking approach, which has been effective in recent matches. Key players like S. Peck and G. Hamer will be pivotal in maintaining control in the midfield and creating goal-scoring opportunities. For Stoke City, goalkeeper V. Johansson will need to be at his best to thwart Sheffield's attacking threats, while S. Thomas could be instrumental in linking play as they look to exploit any defensive lapses from the hosts. The midfield battle will be crucial, and whoever can dominate that area may well dictate the game’s tempo.
AI Prediction
Winner Prediction: Home Win
Predicted Score: Sheffield Utd 2 - 1 Stoke City
Reasoning: Sheffield's recent offensive form, coupled with Stoke's defensive vulnerabilities, suggests a competitive home win as they seek to push out of the relegation zone.
Betting Tips
- Safe Bet: Double Chance - 1X @ 1.3 (69.5%).
- Value Bet: Goals Over/Under - Under 2.5 @ 1.85 (57.7%).
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Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.23 vs 1.09
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
10.35%
⭐
0:1
10.73%
⭐
0:2
5.57%
⭐
0:3
1.92%
⭐
0:4
0.5%
⭐
0:5
0.1%
1
1:0
12.17%
1:1
13.22%
🔥
1:2
7.17%
1:3
2.58%
1:4
0.7%
⭐
1:5
0.15%
2
2:0
7.16%
2:1
8.13%
2:2
4.6%
2:3
1.73%
2:4
0.49%
2:5
0.11%
3
3:0
2.81%
3:1
3.32%
3:2
1.96%
3:3
0.77%
3:4
0.22%
3:5
0.05%
4
4:0
0.83%
4:1
1.02%
4:2
0.62%
4:3
0.25%
4:4
0.08%
4:5
0.02%
5
5:0
0.19%
5:1
0.25%
5:2
0.16%
5:3
0.07%
5:4
0.02%
5:5
0.01%
Hotspot:
1:1 (13.2%)
Total Boundaries:
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
3
9
4
5
22
25
-3
31
4
9
3
6
26
14
12
30
5
8
6
4
25
19
6
30
18
6
3
9
18
23
-5
21
19
6
1
11
20
28
-8
19
20
4
6
8
20
25
-5
18
Last 6 Matches
Sheffield Utd
VS
Stoke City
3/6 (50%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
1.67
PPG
1.50
1.83
Avg Goals Scored
2.17
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
50%
BTTS %
50%
50%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
50%
1.59
Avg xG
1.27
Missing Players
-
Injured - Foot injury
-
Injured - Broken leg
-
Injured - Injury
-
Injured - Personal Reasons
-
Injured - (questionable) Knee Injury
-
Injured - Inactive
1.23
xG [Total: 2.33]
1.10
2
Yellow Cards [Total: 4]
2
7
Corners [Total: 12]
5
2
Offsides [Total: 5]
3
10
Fouls [Total: 20]
10
4
Shots on Goal [Total: 8]
4
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Sheffield Utd will take on Stoke City as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 19 and will take place on 2025-12-06 at 2025-12-06 in the famous Bramall Lane.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Sheffield Utd, and the visiting side, Stoke City. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : Sheffield Utd or draw.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2025-12-06
Time: 15:00
Location: Bramall Lane
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Sheffield Utd vs Stoke City Saturday, Dec 6th, 2025 at 10:00 Football
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Trends for Sheffield Utd vs Stoke City Football 6 Dec, 2025 10:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Fortress
Stoke City have league's best defense — hard to break down
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Toothless Attack
Sheffield Utd struggle to score — failed to find net in 5/8 recent home matches
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Sheffield Utd vs Stoke City, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner — Sheffield Utd @ 2.12 ⚠️ 
Sheffield Utd
- High xG PerformanceRecent14/14100%Sheffield Utd create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 14 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Sheffield Utd demonstrate superior form across all key metrics.
⚽ Both Teams To Score — No @ 2.00 
Sheffield Utd(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague5/863%Sheffield Utd struggle to score at home (0.88/match) - fail to score in 63% of matches
Stoke City(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/967%Stoke City score well (1.22/match) but have strong defense in away matches (0.78 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Under 2.5 @ 1.85 ⚠️ 
Sheffield Utd(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent11/1479%Sheffield Utd scored 0-1 goals in 11 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
Defensive solidity suggests lower-scoring match • Strong defensive records support Under 2.5
🛡️ Double Chance — Stoke City Win or Draw @ 1.78 ⚠️ 
Stoke City
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Stoke City concede only 0.78 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
Stoke City demonstrate superior form across all key metrics.
⚡ Team Total Goals — Stoke City Over 1.5 Goals @ 3.25 ✅ 
Sheffield Utd
- Weak AttackLeague5/863%Sheffield Utd struggle to score at home (0.88/match) - fail to score in 63% of matches
Despite Sheffield Utd's form, Sheffield Utd's defensive vulnerabilities suggest goals.
🟨 Cards Over/Under — Under 3.5 Cards @ 2.45 ⚠️ 
Sheffield Utd(1 trends)
- Low Card MatchesLeague18/1890%Sheffield Utd average 1.4 cards/match in all matches (-23% below league avg 1.8) — rank #3 lowest in league
Stoke City(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H5/683%Stoke City receive 2+ cards in 5 of their last 6 Championship matches vs Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd disciplined play balances Stoke City aggression — Under 3.5 Cards @ 2.45 • H2H average: 4.4 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under — Over 9.5 Corners @ 1.65 ✅ 
Sheffield Utd(4 trends) — avg 8.5 (+72% above league)
- Many CornersLeague8/885%Sheffield Utd average 8.5 corners/match at home (+72% above league avg 4.9)
- Corner DominanceRecent13/1493%Sheffield Utd dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 13 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
- Many CornersRecent12/1486%Sheffield Utd win 6+ corners in 12 of their last 14 Championship (Home) matches
- Corner DominanceRecent23/3077%Sheffield Utd dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 23 of their last 30 Championship matches
Sheffield Utd drive corners - Over 9.5 Corners @ 1.65
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Sheffield Utd vs Stoke City
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Stoke City is stronger in the first 15 minutes (4 vs 1).
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (12 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
🔄 Second Half: Sheffield Utd is stronger in the second half (12 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Sheffield Utd
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.19
Pressure
0.03
✈️ Stoke City
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.2
Pressure
0.07
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Sheffield Utd - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
✈️ Stoke City - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Sheffield Utd - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
2
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
9
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Stoke City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
3
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
2
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
5
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Stoke City often scores in the first 15 minutes (4 vs 1)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Stoke City scoring first
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sheffield Utd shows superior performance after the break (12 vs 6 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Sheffield Utd winning the second half
- Overall Result: Stoke City has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Stoke City handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.015
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.037
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.008 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.023 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Sheffield Utd):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Stoke City):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Sheffield Utd vs Stoke City Head-to-head statistics for Sat 6 Dec, 2025 @ 10:00 Championship
Sheffield Utd vs Stoke City: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Sheffield Utd and away matches for Stoke City
Number of goals
Number of goals
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1X2
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
1
50%
5
50%
5
X
10%
1
10%
1
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
12
90%
9
90%
9
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
50%
5
50%
5
Total Goals
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
0-1
30%
3
30%
3
2-3
20%
2
60%
6
4+
50%
5
10%
1
Total Corners
Total Corners
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
7.5
50%
5
50%
5
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
HT 1 - FT 1
30%
3
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
xG
1.65
1.01
xGa
0.85
1.14
Number of goals
Number of goals
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
Yes
10%
1
0%
0
No
90%
9
100%
10
1X2
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
1
50%
5
50%
5
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
50%
5
50%
5
Total Goals
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
0-1
80%
8
50%
5
2-3
20%
2
50%
5
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
Yes
60%
6
80%
8
No
40%
4
20%
2
Number of goals
Number of goals
Sheffield Utd
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
1
40%
4
40%
4
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
40%
4
20%
2
Double Chance
Double Chance
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
60%
6
80%
8
X2
60%
6
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
0-1
30%
3
70%
7
2-3
70%
7
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
Yes
60%
6
60%
6
No
40%
4
40%
4
Team comparison
Prediction
Stoke City Under 1.5 Goals
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions
Legend: High ConfidenceMedium ConfidenceLow Confidence
📊 Asian Handicap Details
- Total outcomes: 20
- Sum of probabilities: 999.99%
- Expected: ~300% (multiple independent pairs)
- ⚠️ High total - this is normal for Asian Handicap (multiple independent pairs)
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
Team Total Predictions
| Team | Outcome | Probability | Confidence | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Over 1.5 | 34.96% | Low | 2.26 |
| Under 1.5 | 65.04% | Medium | 1.67 | |
| Away | Over 1.5 | 29.91% | Low | 3.25 |
| Under 1.5 | 70.09% | High | 1.34 | |
| Home | Over 2.5 | 12.80% | Low | 5.20 |
| Under 2.5 | 87.20% | High | 1.18 | |
| Away | Over 2.5 | 9.86% | Low | 10.00 |
| Under 2.5 | 90.14% | High | 1.08 |
Team Total Details
- Thresholds: 1.5, 2.5 goals
- Markets: Total - Home, Total - Away
- Each team has Over/Under predictions for each threshold
Sheffield Utd
Stoke City
Played:
6
Wins
4
4
Draws
0
0
Wins
2
2
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
10
1.7
Goals
1
6
6
1
Goals Conceded
1.7
10
10
1.7
Yellow Cards
2
12
0
Red Cards
0
2
0.3
Clean Sheets
0.2
1
30
5
Corners
5.2
31
55
9.2
Fouls
12
72
9
1.5
Offsides
2.2
13
73
12.2
Shots
9.8
59
22
3.7
Shots on Goal
3.5
21
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 10 | 18 | |||
| Wins | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 5 | 6 | 11 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0.9 | 7 | 1.3 | 13 | 1.1 | 20 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.4 | 11 | 1.7 | 17 | 1.6 | 28 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.1 | 9 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.4 | 25 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 3 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 5 |
| Corners | 8.5 | 68 | 7.1 | 71 | 7.7 | 139 |
| Fouls | 9.1 | 73 | 11.5 | 115 | 10.4 | 188 |
| Offsides | 2.1 | 17 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.8 | 33 |
| Shots | 14.9 | 119 | 9.8 | 98 | 12.1 | 217 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.1 | 33 | 2.8 | 28 | 3.4 | 61 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||
| Wins | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.7 | 15 | 1.2 | 11 | 1.4 | 26 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.8 | 7 | 0.8 | 7 | 0.8 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 14 | 2.1 | 19 | 1.8 | 33 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.4 | 4 | 0.4 | 7 |
| Corners | 5.8 | 52 | 5.1 | 46 | 5.4 | 98 |
| Fouls | 10.3 | 93 | 10.2 | 92 | 10.3 | 185 |
| Offsides | 3.2 | 29 | 2.9 | 26 | 3.1 | 55 |
| Shots | 12.6 | 113 | 11.7 | 105 | 12.1 | 218 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.4 | 40 | 4 | 36 | 4.2 | 76 |
Championship Match: Burnley 0 - Stoke City 0 Full-Time Result
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Final Score: Stoke City 0 - Leeds United 2 in Championship Match
Full-Time: Sheffield United 0, Burnley 2 - Championship Match Report