Stoke City vs Sheffield United betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Sheffield United and both teams to score (4/1)
Sheffield United are back on track following a big win over Barnsley in their previous outing.
The Blades now find themselves comfortably inside the top six and they will want to maintain their position.
They face a Stoke City side who have won just once in their last nine matches.
Sander Berge to score anytime (7/1)
Berge has been on fire recently in front of goal.
The midfielder has scored three times in his last four games.
He netted a crucial goal in United’s 2-0 win over Barnsley.
OSLO, NORWAY – SEPTEMBER 04: Sander Berge of Norway looks on during training session at Ullevaal Stadion on September 4, 2018 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Trond Tandberg/Getty Images)
Match preview: Stoke City vs Sheffield United
Stoke City produced an impressive win to defeat Millwall last time out.
The Potters won 2-0 to inflict the Lions’ first defeat in nine matches.
However, the win was just their first in eight games.
Michael O’Neill’s side look set for a midtable finish as they currently sit 15th in the table.
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 27: Blackburn Rovers’ Ben Brereton Diaz gets a shot on goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers at Bet365 Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Mick Walker – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Sheffield United move into 5th place
Sheffield United secured a crucial win in their last outing.
The Blades defeated Barnsley 2-0 to claim three big points.
The win lifts them up into 5th place and they are now firmly inside the top six.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side are five points off 3rd place Huddersfield and have two games in hand over them.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – MAY 23: A general view of the Sheffield United club badge outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Burnley at Bramall Lane on May 23, 2021 in Sheffield, England. A limited number of fans will be allowed into Premier League stadiums as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease in the UK. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
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Stoke City vs Queens Park Rangers - 1:0
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Stoke City vs Bristol City - 0:1
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United - 1:2
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Sheffield United vs Fulham FC - 4:0
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Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United - 1:3
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Sheffield United vs Cardiff City - 1:0
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| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 1 - 1 | Coventry City |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 1 - 0 | Queens Park Rangers |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 0 - 1 | Bristol City |
| May 17, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 2 | Sheffield United |
| May 14, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 2 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 4 - 0 | Fulham FC |
| April 29, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Queens Park Rangers | 1 - 3 | Sheffield United |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| Stoke City | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 48 |
| 17 | Matches won | 22 |
| 84 | Goal attempts | 206 |
| 34 | Shots on goal | 69 |
| 28 | Shots off goal | 79 |
| 212 | Corner kicks | 278 |
| 8% | Average ball possession | 21% |
| 22 | Shots blocked | 58 |
| 93 | Cards given | 95 |
| 78 | Free kicks | 210 |
| 16 | Offsides | 32 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 2 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 46 | Goals by foot | 57 |
| 7 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 57 | Goals scored | 66 |
| 52 | Goals conceded | 48 |
| Stoke City | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Matches | 23 |
| 11 | Home Matches | 12 |
| 12 | Away Matches | 11 |
| 21 | Total Goals | 20 |
| 0.91 | Average Goals Scored | 0.87 |
| 4 | Wins | 8 |
| 8 | Losses | 4 |
| 11 | Draws | 11 |
| April 2, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 1 - 0 | Sheffield United |
| October 16, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 2 - 1 | Stoke City |
| May 5, 2019 | Championship 18/19 | Stoke City | 2 - 2 | Sheffield United |
| October 23, 2018 | Championship 18/19 | Sheffield United | 1 - 1 | Stoke City |
| July 25, 2017 | Club Friendly Games 2017 | Sheffield United | 2 - 1 | Stoke City |
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What time is kick off between Stoke City vs Sheffield United?
14:00, Saturday 02 April 2022
