West Brom vs Sheffield United

Tournament: Championship
Venue: The Hawthorns Stadium, West Bromwich
Date: 12.12.2025
Time: 20:00 GMT

West Bromwich Albion, sitting in 16th place in the Championship table, will host Sheffield United, who are just one spot below them in 17th, in a crucial match at The Hawthorns on Friday, December 12th, 2025, at 20:00.

West Brom vs Sheff United Form & Head to Head

The Baggies lost their last match away to Southampton 3-2. Overall, West Brom's form has been inconsistent. They have lost three of their last six matches, interspersed with two wins and a draw.

Sheffield United drew their last match 1-1 at home against Norwich. The Blades are currently enjoying a good run of form, remaining undefeated in their last six Championship matches, securing four wins and two draws.

The previous meeting between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw when Sheffield United hosted West Brom in December 2024.

Across the last six encounters, Sheffield United hold a slight edge with three wins compared to West Brom's one, with two matches ending in a draw. 

West Brom vs Sheffield United Predicted Lineups

WBA (4-2-3-1): Wildsmith; Styles, Mepham, Phillips, Campbell; Diakité, Molumby; Johnston, Price, Grant; Heggebø

Sheff Utd (4-2-2-2): Cooper; Burrows, Bindon, Tanganga, Seriki; Soumaré, Matos; Hamer, O'Hare; Bamford, Campbell

WBA vs Sheff Utd Team News

West Brom will be without Wallace and Collyer due to injury. Mowatt is doubtful for the match. Molumby is expected to replace Mowatt in midfield, while Campbell and Johnston are also in contention to start. Charlie Taylor is available again after being ineligible to face his parent club in midweek.

Sheffield United have a lengthy injury list, with Godfrey, Davies, Ogbene, and Mee all sidelined. McGuinness, Chong, McCallum, Peck, and Riedewald are also doubtful. Campbell, Bamford, Matos, and Hamer are all potential replacements in the starting eleven.

 

Who is favourite to win in West Brom vs Sheffield United?

West Brom are the favourites to win this match at a best price of 29/20 with BetMGM.

Result Odds
West Brom 29/20
Draw 5/2
Sheffield United 21/10

 

West Brom vs Sheffield United Match Prediction

  • West Brom staged a late comeback against Southampton in midweek, but quickfire goals from Karlan Grant and Nathaniel Phillips weren't enough to salvage a point after a first-half disaster at St. Mary's. At home, though, Ryan Mason's side have been much stronger, going six unbeaten at The Hawthorns.
  • An injury-hit Sheffield United side secured a point against a relegation-threatened Norwich squad on Tuesday night as the two sides shared the spoils at Bramall Lane. Heading into Friday's trip to The Hawthorns, the Blades have picked up two draws and four wins from their last four Championship outings.

Score Prediction: West Brom 2-2 Sheffield United

Matthew O'Regan's West Brom vs Sheffield United Bet Builder Tips

Two sides on different trajectories in the league do battle at The Hawthorns with West Brom hosting Sheffield United.

The Baggies have just two wins in ten – a run that has seen them slide down to 16th. The Blades on the other hand are now unbeaten in six and sit just one point behind their hosts.

With both sides underperforming in the league, we could be in for a feisty affair and Matthew O’Regan has a 16/1 foul-based bet builder.

Tyrese Campbell Over 1.5 Fouls

Tyrese Campbell was rested in midweek against Norwich, getting 18 minutes off the bench in the 1-1 draw. The 25-year-old has scored five goals this season, including a brace against bitter same-city rivals Sheffield Wednesday. However, Campbell has been lauded for more than just his goals, with Wilder a big fan of his due to his off the ball work.

Campbell is often over-zealous in the challenge, averaging 1.73 fouls per 90. In his 16 starts, he has made at least two fouls (with ‘sub on, play on’) in 11/16. Against a West Brom side that draws plenty of fouls from opposition centre backs, Campbell looks value to continue his foul streak.

Gustavo Hamer Over 1.5 Fouls

The second Sheffield United player I am backing to make two fouls is Gustavo Hamer. The Dutchmen was also rested in midweek so again is expected to start after coming back from injury in recent weeks.

A combative, all-action midfielder, the 28-year-old is averaging 1.73 fouls per 90 this season, making at least two in 7/9. He has been a consistent fouler over the years, making 1.72 p90 last year and 1.79 p90 in his last full season in the Championship with Coventry.

West Brom are likely to field a midfield three of Alex Mowatt (1.55 fouls won p90), Ousman Diakite (2.35 fouls won per 90) and Isaac Price (0.95) fouls won per 90, so Hamer should be well involved in the action.

Gustavo Hamer Over 1.5 Shots

Hamer isn’t only renowned for his tenacity, he also has shown willingness to shoot when he can, averaging 2.60 shots per 90, having a shot in 6/9 starts, in line with his 2.61 shots per 90 average last season. West Brom have been struggling recently – something the visitors will look to exploit.

Aune Heggebø Over 1.5 Fouls

Aune Heggebø represented a shrewd piece of business in the summer, signing from Eliteserien side Brann after five strong years in Scandinavia. The Norwegian averaged just shy of two fouls per 90 for Brann and has brought his physicality over to England.

Heggebø is averaging 1.55 fouls per 90, making 2+ in five of his last eight starts. He should be in a physical battle with Japhet Tanganga and one of Ben Mee and Tyler Bindon so he could be in for a long night.