Championship
Stoke City vs Sheffield United
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 12:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Bet365 Stadium
Stoke City vs Sheffield United Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Stoke City vs Sheffield United carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 19/09 (Saturday) at Bet365 Stadium, 12:30 (UK time).
Read the Stoke City vs Sheffield United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Stoke City vs Sheffield United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Stoke City vs Sheffield United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 19-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Stoke City the side to beat, with roughly 38% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Stoke City Preview
Stoke City reach this fixture 7 match into their Championship. Here is where The Potters stand:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
1.43 points per game
11 scored, at 1.57 a game
11 conceded, at 1.57 a game
The Potters, season-wide
4 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith, 3 goals
Most assists: Eric Junior Bocat, 2 assists
Recent results — Stoke City
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 10:00
13/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 07:30
Sheffield United: how they are travelling
Sheffield United come in 7 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Blades have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost
1.29 points per game
8 scored, at 1.14 a game
9 conceded, at 1.29 a game
The Blades, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Patrick Bamford, 2 goals
Most assists: Sydie Peck, 2 assists
Recent results — The Blades
24/10/2026 07:30
17/10/2026 10:00
14/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Sheffield United
Sheffield United have generally come out ahead of The Potters in their recent meetings.
From 10 match(es):
Sheffield United: 6 win(s)
Stoke City: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Stoke City vs Sheffield United prediction.
Form comparison Stoke City vs Sheffield United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.43 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.67 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 0.67 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.12 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.35 | 1.82 |
Away Team
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
W
|
1.29 |
| Home |
D
W
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
L
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 1.03 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.81 | 1.7 | 1.97 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Stoke City vs Sheffield United, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
👉 Prediction: Stoke City win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking Stoke City or draw is a strong option here.
With Stoke City’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against Sheffield United. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
Fixture information - Stoke City vs Sheffield United
Match: Stoke City vs Sheffield United
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 19/09/2026
Kick-off: 12:30 (UK time)
Venue: Bet365 Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Stoke City vs Sheffield United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.83
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 65%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 62%
Cards
3.33
League: 3.8
Corners
6.67
League: 10.75
Home Team
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.43 |
| Home |
D
L
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.67 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 0.67 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.12 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.35 | 1.82 |
Away Team
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
W
|
1.29 |
| Home |
D
W
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
L
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.5 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 1.03 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.81 | 1.7 | 1.97 |
Corners
9.14 / Match
+16% Corners / Match
Sheffield United received +16% more corners than Stoke City in the Championship
10.57 / Match
Bristol City
(5)
Derby County
(4)
Middlesbrough
(4)
Bolton Wanderers
(4)
Sheffield United
(8)
Watford
(8)
Cardiff City
(5)(7)
Derby County
(5)
Bristol City
(6)
Portsmouth
(2)
Lincoln City
(1)
Stoke City
(0)
Wolverhampton
(3)
Blackburn Rovers
Cards
2.43 / Match
+70% Cards / Match
Stoke City received +70% more cards than Sheffield United in the Championship
1.43 / Match
Bristol City
(1)
Derby County
(0)
Middlesbrough
(1)
Bolton Wanderers
(1)
Sheffield United
(4)
Watford
(2)
Cardiff City
(2)(2)
Derby County
(1)
Bristol City
(2)
Portsmouth
(4)
Lincoln City
(4)
Stoke City
(2)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Blackburn Rovers
Goals Scored
1.57 / Match
+38%
Stoke City is +38% better in terms of goals scored
1.14 / Match
Bristol City
(0)
Derby County
(1)
Middlesbrough
(2)
Bolton Wanderers
(2)
Sheffield United
(2)
Watford
(2)
Cardiff City
(1)(1)
Derby County
(1)
Bristol City
(2)
Portsmouth
(3)
Lincoln City
(1)
Stoke City
(0)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Blackburn Rovers
Goals Conceded
1.57 / Match
+18%
Stoke City condeded +18% more goals than Sheffield United
1.29 / Match
Bristol City
(0)
Derby County
(0)
Middlesbrough
(3)
Bolton Wanderers
(1)
Sheffield United
(1)
Watford
(1)
Cardiff City
(1)(1)
Derby County
(0)
Bristol City
(3)
Portsmouth
(0)
Lincoln City
(2)
Stoke City
(1)
Wolverhampton
(1)
Blackburn Rovers
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Middlesbrough
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Southampton
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 2 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
West Ham
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Birmingham City
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Portsmouth
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Sheffield United
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Millwall
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Bristol City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Lincoln City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Wrexham
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 19 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 21 |
Watford
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 7 | 0.58 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 5 | 0.42 |
Odds
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