Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction and Betting Tips | November 29th 2024

Sheffield United and Sunderland return to action in the EFL Championship when they lock horns at Bramall Lane on Friday. The Black Cats will be looking to get one over the hosts, having lost their last four Championship clashes.

Sheffield United returned to winning ways in style as they thrashed Oxford United 3-0 at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday. This followed a 2-2 draw against Coventry City on November 23 which saw their four-game winning streak come to an end.

Sheffield United have picked up 35 points from their 17 Championship games so far to sit second in the table, only behind first-placed Leeds United on goal difference.

Elsewhere, Sunderland were involved in a share of the spoils for a fifth consecutive match as they played out a goalless draw with West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light last time out.

With that result, the Black Cats have gone 10 back-to-back games without defeat, claiming four wins and six draws since a 2-1 loss against Watford on September 28.

With 33 points from 17 games, Sunderland are currently fourth in the league table, level on points with third-placed Burnley.

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 66 wins from the last 145 meetings between the sides, Sunderland boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Sheffield United have picked up 53 wins since their first clash in February 1893, while the spoils have been shared on 26 occasions.
• Sunderland have lost their last four Championship games against the Blades, conceding nine goals and scoring three since a 3-0 defeat in April 2004.
• Sheffield United are one of four sides yet to lose a Championship home game this season, having picked up seven wins and one draw from their eight games so far.
• The Blades have won all but one of their nine home matches across all competitions this season, with the exception being a 2-2 draw against Queens Park Rangers on August 17.

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction

Sheffield United and Sunderland have enjoyed a solid start to the campaign and find themselves in the upper echelons of the league table.

That said, we anticipate a thrilling contest at the Stadium of Light, with the hosts claiming all three points.

Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Sunderland

Sheffield United vs Sunderland Betting Tips

Tip 1: Sheffield United to win

Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in five of the last six meetings between the teams)

Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in five of their last seven clashes)

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