15:01 Saturday

Sunderland look to make a return to the Premier League for the first time since the 2016–17 campaign, while Sheffield United are targeting a swift return having been relegated last season.

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction

  • Sheffield United enjoyed the largest-ever Championship playoff semi-final victory margin, beating Bristol City 6-0 over two legs to book their place at Wembley this weekend. 
  • There were concerns around the Blades' form heading into the playoffs after they ended the campaign with just two wins from seven, but those doubts have been swept away, and Chris Wilder's side are now favourites for Saturday's clash under the arch.
  • Dan Ballard, fresh from producing a momentous first-leg performance in the Midlands, popped up with a stooping header in stoppage time of extra time to send Sunderland to Wembley. 
  • The Black Cats were second-best in terms of chances created in both legs against Coventry, but Regis Le Bris' side arrived with a game plan in both matches and executed it to perfection. 
  • A similar, safety-first approach is expected in the final on Saturday.

Score Prediction: Sheffield United 2-0 Sunderland

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Sheffield United vs Sunderland Head-to-Head

  • 01 Jan 2025 – Sunderland 2 : 1 Sheffield United
  • 29 Nov 2024 – Sheffield United 1 : 0 Sunderland
  • 15 Mar 2023 – Sunderland 1 : 2 Sheffield United
  • 17 Aug 2022 – Sheffield United 2 : 1 Sunderland
  • 25 Sep 2019 – Sheffield United 0 : 1 Sunderland (EFL Cup)
  • 26 Dec 2017 – Sheffield United 3 : 0 Sunderland

 

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Lineups

Sheffield United vs Sunderland predicted lineups are brought to you by WhoScored.com.

Sheffield United Predicted Lineup vs Sunderland

Cooper, Burrows, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Choudhury, Hamer, Peck, Souza, Brereton, Moore, Campbell

Sunderland Predicted Lineup vs Sheffield United

Patterson, Cirkin, O'Nien, Ballard, Hume, Fée, Bellingham, Neil, Roberts, Isidor, Mayenda

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Team News

  • The right-midfield and striker positions are the main areas of contention for Chris Wilder this weekend. 
  • Ben Brereton and Andre Brooks are pushing for starts out wide, while Tyrese Campbell and Tom Cannon hope to start alongside Kieffer Moore.
  • Ben Brereton, Femi Seriki and Tom Davies have all shaken off fitness concerns and will be available for selection in the play-off final. 
  • Midfielder Oliver Arblaster is Sheffield United's only confirmed absentee as he continues a long-term recovery from an ACL injury.
  • Expect Regis Le Bris to utilise the same starting XI that faced Coventry in the second leg of the playoff semi-finals. 
  • Romaine Mundle and Patrick Roberts are both managing fitness issues but are available for selection at Wembley this weekend. 
  • Defender Aji Alese and wide forward Ian Poveda are both closing in on returns to first-team action, although both would only be contenders for a place on the bench.

 

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Odds

Result Odds Implied Probability
Sheffield United (90 Mins) 142/10 6.5%
Draw (90 Mins) 21/10 32%
Sunderland (90 Mins) 5/2 29%
Sheffield Promoted 4/6 60%
Sunderland Promoted 5/4 44%

 

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