We have a Sunderland v Sheffield United prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Saturday’s Playoff Final.
Sheffield United finished third in the Championship and booked their place in this Playoff Final with a 6-0 aggregate win over Bristol City.
Sunderland finished fourth in the Championship though it was fourteen points behind their opponents for this game, they narrowly beat Coventry 3-2 on aggregate AET in their semi-final.
How To Watch Sheffield United v Sunderland
When is Sheffield United v Sunderland?
Sheffield United v Sunderland will take place on Saturday at 3.01 pm
TV Channel
Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event
Where is Sheffield United v Sunderland Being Played?
Wembley Stadium
Sheffield United v Sunderland Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Sheffield United | 13/10 | 43.5% |
Sunderland | 11/5 | 31.3% |
Draw | 19/10 | 34.5% |
Sheffield United are 13/10 for this game.
Sheffield United to win - 13/10
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Sunderland can be gotten at 11/5 to win per the latest football odds at BoyleSports, and if you fancy a draw, that is priced at 19/10.
Sunderland to win - 11/5
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Handicap Betting
Sheffield United - 1 @ 4/1
Sunderland + 1 @ 4/7
Handicap Draw -1 @ 11/4
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Sheffield United v Sunderland Preview
Sheffield United’s Form
The Blades returned to the Championship in advance of the 24/25 season following a 20th finish in the Premier League whereby they only accrued 16 points from their 38 games. However, they made several key additions in the summer with Callum O’Hare, Harrison Burrows and Tyrese Campbell all coming in they were priced as third favourites behind Leeds United and Burnley for promotion.
Their season has been one of fits and spurts, opening it with 7 wins and 2 draws from their 9, though back-to-back defeats followed by round 18 they were top of the Championship table where they stayed until round 23. Though a run of mixed results followed they stayed in touch at the top of the table not leaving the top-3 spots and even returned to the summit of the Championship briefly in round 39 after a 3-1 win over Coventry. Though their playoff position was long confirmed they ended their season on a whimper with just 2 wins from their last 7 matches.
In their playoff semi-final, they made light work of Bristol City winning 3-0 in both legs for a 6-0 aggregate win. Chris Wilder has taken this club to the Premier League before, and he looks the right man to finish the job again at the weekend.
Sheffield United’s Last Five Results
Sheffield United 3-0 Bristol City | May 12th | Win
Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United | May 8th | Win
Sheffield United 1-1 Blackburn | May 3rd | Draw
Stoke City 0-2 Sheffield United | April 25th | Win
Burnley 2-1 Sheffield United | April 21st | Loss
3 Wins, 1 Draw and 1 Loss
Sunderland’s Form
It’s been close to a decade of turbulence for Sunderland Football Club since they were relegated from the Premier League in the 16/17 season and then got relegated to League 1 where they spent four seasons. However, since they returned there has been an air about the club that they were headed in the right direction finishing 6th on their return though they finished 16th last season they were back at their competitive best this season finishing in 4th spot.
Interestingly, they largely retained their squad from last season with mainly a combination of fringe and experienced players coming in the most notable signing was Irish International on a Free from Preston. They started this season like a house on fire and topped the Championship in rounds 3, 4 and then from 8 to 15. They have been locked in 4th from round 17 to 46 though they did lose their last 5 matches.
In their first-leg tie against Coventry, they earned a 1-2 win after a late goal from Mayenda and after losing in normal time to Coventry in the second leg it took them a 123rd-minute equaliser from Ballard to avoid penalties and reach this playoff final.
Sunderland’s Last Five Results
Sunderland 1-1 Coventry | May 13th | Draw
Coventry 1-2 Sunderland | May 9th | Win
Sunderland 0-1 QPR | May 3rd | Loss
Oxford United 2-0 Sunderland | April 26th | Loss
Sunderland 0-1 Blackburn | April 21st | Loss
3 Losses, 1 Win and 1 Draw
Sheffield United v Sunderland Predicted Lineups
Sheffield United’s Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2)
GK: Cooper
RB: Choudhury, CB: Ahmedhodžić, CB: Robinson, LB: Burrows
RM: O’Hare, CM: Peck, CM: Souza, LM: Hamer
CF: Cannon, CF: Moore
Sunderland Predicted Starting XI(4-4-2)
GK: Patterson
RB: Hume, CB: Ballard, CB: O’Nien, LB: Cirkin
RM: Roberts, CM: Neil, CM: Bellingham, LW: le Fee
CF: Mayenda, CF: Isidor
Sheffield United v Sunderland Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Sheffield United wins: 54
Sunderland wins: 67
Draws: 26
Head-To-Head Results: Last Five Matches
Sunderland 2-1 Sheffield United | Championship | January 1st, 2025
Sheffield United 1-0 Sunderland | Championship | November 29th, 2024
Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United | Championship | March 15th, 2023
Sheffield United 2-1 Sunderland | Championship | August 17th, 2022
Sheffield United 0-1 Sunderland | League Cup | September 25th, 2019
Key Players To Watch
Harrison Burrows - Sheffield United
Who knew that a summer signing from League 1 could make such a tangible difference to their starting side? Well anyone who watched Harrison Burrows during his time with Peterborough would’ve known following 12 goals and 17 assists from his final 58 games for the club, all from LB!
Burrows has stepped up to the Championship seamlessly with 5 goals and 3 assists in 43 league games and playing his part in 22 clean sheets it was enough for him to earn a spot in the Team of the Season. In the playoffs so far he’s been sensational with 1 goal and 3 assists from 2 games. While an outside bet has shown his ability going forward before and at odds of 14/1 to score first or 13/2 to score anytime he may be worth a punt.
Harrison Burrows anytime goal - 13/2
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Wilson Isidor - Sunderland
While initially on loan from Zenit, the former France underage international made his switch to Teenside a permanent one in February following a successful start to his loan move. Isidor is a versatile attacker whose main outlet is his pace and dribbling ability while also being a decent finisher.
This season for Sunderland he has 13 goals and 2 assists across 45 Championship matches and 1 goal so far from his 2 playoff games. He is 6/1 to score first in this game and can be gotten at 11/4 to score at any point.
Wilson Isidor first goal - 6/1
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
Sheffield United v Sunderland Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Sunderland
Sheffield United can bounce back for the first time asking if they can triumph in the playoff final at the weekend and will be worthy favourites to do so.
The Sunderland story has been full of twists, turns, highs and lows and it would be poetic to see them return to the Premier League, but it may be a season early for them.
Playoff Finals are usually tight affairs and though I see Sunderland as having a stronger chance than some people think, I do believe Sheffield United will do enough in the end.
Best Bet: Sheffield United To Lift Trophy – 4/6
Sheffield United To Lift Trophy – 4/6
*Odds are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
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