Our Sheff Utd vs Sunderland Prediction: 2-1
Sheff Utd vs Sunderland in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:01 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 24, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Sheff Utd vs Sunderland 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
Sheff Utd's Last Match – Sheff Utd vs Bristol City
Sheff Utd must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England Championship defeat against Sunderland on May 24. In that match, Sheff Utd controlled 43% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Utd | 44% | 8 (3) | 1.33 | 35 |
 Bristol City | 56% | 8 (6) | 0.47 | 40 |
Sunderland's Last Match – Sunderland vs Coventry
Sunderland will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England Championship triumph against Sheff Utd on May 24. In that match, Sunderland had 57% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland | 42% | 7 (4) | 1.05 | 47 |
 Coventry | 58% | 11 (2) | 1.62 | 88 |
Sheff Utd vs Sunderland Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Utd | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Utd are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Sunderland average 0.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Sheff Utd 16-8
Sunderland 6-9
What are the odds for this match?
Sheff Utd to win: @2.35
Draw: @3
Sunderland to win: @3.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Sheff Utd (4-4-2) : Michael Cooper, Hamza Choudhury, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Rhian Brewster, Sydie Peck, Vinicius Souza, Gustavo Hamer, Kieffer Moore, Tyrese Campbell
Sunderland (4-4-2) : Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Chris Rigg, Dan Neill, Jobe Bellingham, Enzo Le Fee, Eliezer Mayenda Dossou, Romaine Mundle