Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction 24.05.2025
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Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction and Betting Tips
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction and Betting Tips: The Championship Play-Off Final is set for Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 15:00, at Wembley Stadium. This match determines the final promotion spot to the Premier League. Expect a strategic, high-pressure contest between two competitive sides.
Sheffield United enters the final after dominating their semi-finals, scoring goals with confidence and conceding very few. The team averages 1.5 goals scored and 0.71 conceded per match, with 71% of their matches featuring over 1.5 goals.
Sunderland, while less dominant, comes into the final with determination. They average 1.17 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per match. Half of their games end with both teams scoring, showing a balanced offensive and defensive record.
This final is set to be a close affair between a solid Sheffield defense and a balanced Sunderland. Both will push for Premier League glory. Keep reading for Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction and Betting Tips.
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Sheffield United
- Position: 3 with 98 points
- Top Scorer: Tyrese Campbell (10 goals)
- Sheffield United earned 10 points in their last 5 matches across all venues, averaging 2 points per game in recent form.
- Missing from the squad are Ollie Arblaster (knee injury) and Rhys Norrington-Davies (groin injury).
- Despite a few injuries, the Blades have a stable core and clear statistical edge going into Saturday’s final.
- Sheffield United average 1.5 goals scored per game and 0.71 conceded, with 2.21 total goals per match.
- They’ve scored in seven straight games, producing ten goals in their last five, showing excellent consistency in attack.
Sunderland
- Position: 4 with 80 points
- Top Scorer: Wilson Isidor (12 goals)
- Sunderland managed to earn just four points across their last five matches, indicating inconsistent recent results.
- Injuries include Jayden Danns (back) and Ian Poveda (leg), weakening their offensive depth significantly.
- Patrick Roberts is doubtful due to a calf problem, which might limit Sunderland’s creativity on the flanks.
- Sunderland enters with patchy form, but has shown resilience, notably reaching this final after a tough semi-final.
- Sunderland averages 1.17 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per game, with 2.29 total goals per match.
Based strictly on the stats, Sheffield United has a clear edge. They boast a superior goal differential, averaging 1.5 goals scored and only 0.71 conceded per game. Sunderland, in contrast, concedes over one goal per match and has struggled for attacking consistency, scoring just 1.17 on average. Sheffield United also has a 71% rate for matches with over 1.5 goals, while Sunderland stands at 63%. Statistically, Sheffield dominates in corners, shots on target, and defensive discipline. In matches with both teams scoring, Sunderland leads slightly, but Sheffield’s solid backline keeps BTTS low at 33%. Additionally, the Blades recorded higher percentages in all major categories related to total goals, corner kicks, and shots. Considering these reliable numbers, Sheffield United is statistically better prepared to control this high-pressure final and should qualify for the Premier League. That makes “Sheffield United to Qualify” a smart, stats-supported betting pick.
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