Sheffield United vs Stoke City Preview – Prediction, how to watch & potential line-ups

Sheffield United will return to Championship action this Saturday as they welcome Stoke City to Bramall Lane. 

The Blades were on a five-match winning streak when they travelled to Queens Park Rangers in their previous league fixture last week. 

Paul Heckingbottom’s side conceded an early goal and looked set to fall to a narrow defeat as they failed to restore parity for the majority of the game.

However, John Egan popped up with the equaliser in injury time to earn his side a share in the spoils. 

Despite the draw, Sheffield United are nine points above Blackburn Rovers in second place. 

Stoke will be looking to get back to winning ways after losing back-to-back matches in the Championship. 

The Potters faced Burnley in a tricky home fixture last month, and they lost 1-0 after Josh Cullen netted the decisive goal on the hour mark. 

They slumped to another 1-0 home defeat against Preston North End, with Ched Evans snatching all three points in injury time. 

Stoke have now dropped down to 18th in the league table, having secured 30 points from 26 matches. 

Match Preview 

Sheffield United 

Sheffield United’s promotion bid ended in the Championship play-off semi-final last season as they lost to Nottingham Forest on penalties after the two legs finished 3-3 on aggregate.

They have made a brilliant comeback this year and are sitting pretty in second spot, nine points above Blackburn.

The Blades endured a miserable form in October as they suffered three defeats and three draws in their seven matches. However, they have been exceptional in the last couple of months. 

They head into their next home game on the back of a comfortable 2-0 victory over Millwall in the FA Cup.

Stoke City 

Stoke have been inconsistent this season, losing 12 of their 26 matches to be 18th in the standings. 

However, they will enter the upcoming Championship game on the back of an encouraging 3-0 win over Hartlepool in the FA Cup.

Two own goals and Jacob Brown’s neat finish meant the Potters easily triumphed over Hartlepool to proceed to the next round. 

Sheffield United vs Stoke City Potential line-ups 

Sheffield United: Foderingham; Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Clark; Baldock, Berge, Norwood, McAtee, Stevens; Ndiaye, Jebbison.

Stoke City: Bonham; Wilmot, Souttar, Fox; Clarke, Thompson, Baker, Laurent, Tymon; Brown, Gayle.

How to Watch? 

Watch Sheffield United vs Stoke City as well as all Championship games live online.

Sheffield United vs Stoke City Prediction 

The Blades have been enjoying an impressive run of form, and we don’t see them dropping points against Stoke. The Potters could cause some problems, but the home side should prevail. 

Sheffield United 2-1 Stoke City.