Sunderland face Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light on New Year’s Day in the Championship. The hosts are fourth in the league table with 44 points.
They lost 1-0 to struggling Stoke City last time out, squandering multiple scoring opportunities before conceding the winner three points into additional time. Sheffield, meanwhile, are coming off a a 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Andre Brooks opened the scoring with his maiden professional goal before West Brom levelled things up just before the interval.
The Blades are second in the points table, two points behind Leeds United and five above Sunderland.
Sunderland vs Sheffield United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 146 meetings between Sunderland and Sheffield, who trail 66-54.
- Sheffield have won their last three games in the fixture.
- Sunderland have managed one clean sheet in six games in the fixture.
- The Blades have conceded 14 goals in the Championship this season. Only Burnley (9) have managed fewer.
- Sunderland are one of two teams in the second tier this season yet to lose at home.
Sunderland vs Sheffield United Prediction
The Black Cats’ latest result ended a five-game unbeaten streak. They have been brilliant at home all season.
Sheffield, meanwhile, are on a run of back-to-back winless outings after winning five of six games. They are, however, unbeaten in six games on the road and should pick up a point in midweek.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Sheffield
Sunderland vs Sheffield United Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Draw
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals (Each of the visitors’ last five matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have found the back of the net in five of Sunderland’s last six matches.)
Edited by Bhargav