Sheffield United 2-0 Stoke City

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have experienced a mixed run of form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding three wins, one draw, and two losses. The Blades have been particularly solid defensively, keeping four clean sheets and conceding only three goals in this period. However, their attacking prowess has been somewhat muted, scoring just four goals across these six matches. Notably, all of Sheffield United's recent games have been low-scoring affairs, with 100% of them featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's current position of 4th in the league table, with 19 points from 10 games, suggests they are performing well overall despite their recent dip in form, having lost their last two matches against Middlesbrough and Leeds United.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent form has been mixed, with the Potters currently sitting 15th in the Championship table. The team have shown resilience in their last three matches, securing three consecutive draws against Bristol City, Norwich, and Swansea. Prior to this unbeaten run, Stoke experienced a remarkable 6-1 victory over Portsmouth, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game and their only win in the last six matches. However, this impressive performance was sandwiched between two defeats against Middlesbrough and Hull City. Stoke's attacking prowess is evident in their average of 1.67 goals scored per game, but they've struggled defensively, conceding 1.5 goals per match. The team's matches have been entertaining for neutrals, with an average of 3.17 total goals per game and both teams scoring in 67% of their recent fixtures.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have been in impressive form at home, currently enjoying a five-match winning streak across all competitions. The Blades have been particularly solid defensively, keeping four clean sheets in their last five home games in the Championship. Their most recent high-scoring encounter at Bramall Lane came in the League Cup, where they dispatched Wrexham 4-2. Sheffield United have been consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in all six of their recent home fixtures. Despite their strong goal-scoring record, averaging 1.83 goals per game, the majority of their matches (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting their defensive prowess. The team's current run of form has propelled them to 4th position in the league, demonstrating their strength on home turf.

Stoke City

Stoke City's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with the Potters struggling for consistency on the road. They've managed two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six away fixtures, indicating a somewhat unpredictable run of form. Notably, Stoke have been involved in a high-scoring affair, thrashing Middlesbrough 5-0 in the League Cup, which stands out as their most impressive result. However, they've also suffered three 'nil' defeats, highlighting their offensive struggles away from home. Defensively, Stoke have shown some resilience, keeping three clean sheets in these six matches. The team's goal-scoring record is heavily skewed by the Middlesbrough result, with five of their six away goals coming in that single match. This suggests that while Stoke can be potent on their day, they've generally found it difficult to find the net consistently when playing away from the bet365 Stadium.