Our Stoke vs Sheff Utd Prediction: 2-1
Stoke vs Sheff Utd in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Monday December 29, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Stoke vs Sheff Utd prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Stoke's Last Match – Stoke vs Preston
Stoke must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England Championship draw against Preston on December 26. In that match, Stoke recorded 58% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stoke | 58% | 8 (3) | 0.93 | 37 |
 Preston | 42% | 5 (4) | 0.59 | 35 |
Sheff Utd's Last Match – Wrexham vs Sheff Utd
After suffering a 3-5 England Championship loss to Wrexham, Sheff Utd must win to get back on track. In that match, Sheff Utd saw 46% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wrexham | 54% | 8 (8) | 2.27 | 57 |
 Sheff Utd | 46% | 9 (7) | 1.8 | 39 |
Stoke vs Sheff Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Stoke | Sheff Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 1.55 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stoke are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Sheff Utd average 2.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Stoke 10-12
Sheff Utd 21-13
What are the odds for this match?
Stoke to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.25
Sheff Utd to win: @2.55
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
Stoke (4-2-3-1) : Viktor Johansson, Bosun Lawal, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Ben Gibson, Tatsuki Seko, Steven Nzonzi, Million Manhoef, Sam Gallagher, Sorba Thomas, Divin Mubama
Sheff Utd (4-2-3-1) : Michael Cooper, Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Harrison Burrows, Elhadji Djibril Soumare, Jairo Riedewald, Andre Brooks, Callum O`Hare, Tyrese Campbell, Thomas Cannon