Stoke City prepare to take on Sheffield United on Home Ground

As Stoke City prepare to take on Sheffield United, the home side boasts an impressive unbeaten streak at their own ground, having avoided defeat in the last five home encounters. They have consistently found the back of the net in their recent home fixtures, scoring in their last four matches. However, with a knack for failing to score, having done so in 36% of their games this season, the question remains if they can maintain their scoring momentum, especially against a determined Sheffield United.

Conversely, Sheffield United has been struggling for form, having collected just 3 points from their last five games. Their attack has been lackluster, with goals coming at a premium. However, they have demonstrated some resilience on their travels this season, achieving an impressive average of 1.82 points per game away from home.

Despite the visitors’ recent difficulties in scoring, previous encounters between these two sides have seen a fair share of goals, with BTTS (Both Teams to Score) occurring in 71% of their meetings. Given their past encounters and current form, this clash could very well end in a draw, potentially with both teams finding the net. The match is set to be a competitive affair, with Stoke City’s solid home form countered by Sheffield United’s stronger away performances.

In their 2025 Championship meeting, fans could expect a tightly contested showdown, possibly echoing their previous 2-2 draw. Stoke City may have the home advantage, but Sheffield United’s away prowess suggests they won’t go down without a fight.

Insights

• Stoke City currently average 1.6 points per game from their last 5 matches, showing moderate form.
• Stoke City has been impressive at home, unbeaten in 5 consecutive home games.
• Stoke City has managed to score in their last 4 home games consecutively.
• Stoke City struggles for goals, having failed to score in 36% of their matches this season.
• Just 40% of Stoke’s last 5 games had both teams scoring.
• Sheffield United has secured only 3 points from their last 5 games, an average of 0.6 points per game.
• Sheffield United has likewise managed only 4 goals in their last 5 matches.
• Both teams’ last meeting resulted in a 2-2 draw.
• Historically, matches between these teams see a high rate of BTTS (71%).
• Sheffield United performs strongly in away games, averaging 1.82 points per game this season.
• While Stoke’s home form is solid for staying unbeaten, their historical performance against Sheffield suggests competitive fixtures.
• Stoke and Sheffield games feature a relatively high average of 2.86 goals when they meet.

Match Facts

• The scoreline of 2-2 is the most frequent result in encounters between Stoke City and Sheffield United at Stoke’s home ground, occurring in four matches.
• Out of the last 12 home games for Stoke City against Sheffield United, Stoke has won 3, drawn 7, and lost 2.
• In the 26 total meetings between the two clubs, Stoke City has secured 5 wins, 11 matches have ended in a draw, and Sheffield United has won 10.
• Sheffield United last defeated Stoke City away from home in 2007.
• Stoke City scores 22% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Sheffield United nets 20% of their goals in the opening 15 minutes of play.
• Stoke City is unbeaten in their last 5 matches.
• Stoke has maintained an unbeaten streak in their last 5 home games.
• Stoke City has not lost to Sheffield United in their last 3 home matchups.
• In 6 out of their 22 Championship home matches this season, Stoke City has failed to score.
• Sheffield United has not scored in 4 of their 21 away Championship matches this season.
• Stoke City’s home record this season stands at 8 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses.
• Lewis Baker is Stoke City’s leading goal scorer with 6 goals, while Tyrese Campbell has scored 10 times for Sheffield United.

• Million Manhoef leads in assists for Stoke City with 5, and Callum O’Hare has provided the most assists for Sheffield United with 6.
• A year ago, Stoke City were 20th in the standings with 47 points; now they are 16th with 50 points.
• Stoke City has scored in each of their last 5 matches.
• Stoke City wins the first half in 27% of their games, compared to Sheffield United’s 41%.
• Stoke City wins 27% of halftimes while Sheffield United wins 41%.
• Sheffield United was victorious in their most recent match against Stoke City, winning by a 2-goal margin.
• Stoke City wins home matches 69% of the time when leading 1-0, while Sheffield United wins 81% of away matches when leading 0-1.
• Stoke City, when trailing 0-1 at home, wins 11% of matches, whereas Sheffield United wins 25% of away matches when down 1-0.
• In the current Championship standings, Stoke City is performing better than Sheffield United.
• Stoke City’s recent form is superior to Sheffield United’s over the last 5 matches.
• In their last 5 encounters, Stoke City has won 2 and Sheffield United has won 3; there have been no draws.
• On average, Stoke City scores 1.2 goals against Sheffield United, who score 1.6 goals against Stoke City.
• Meetings between Stoke City and Sheffield United see an average of 2.8 goals scored.
• The average number of goals scored in the first half of their matches is 1.4.
• Both teams did not concede in their most recent match.
• At home, Stoke City scores on average 1.42 goals per game, while Sheffield United averages 1.37 goals in away games.