Sheffield United 1-0 Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United are currently enjoying an impressive run of form, sitting atop the Championship table with 35 points from 17 games. The Blades have been in particularly fine fettle over their last six matches, winning five and drawing one, whilst maintaining an unbeaten streak that stretches back at least six games. Their defensive solidity has been a standout feature, with four clean sheets in this period and a miserly average of just 0.5 goals conceded per game. At the other end of the pitch, Sheffield United have been equally impressive, netting 12 times at an average of 2 goals per game. Their most recent outing, a 3-0 victory over Oxford United, was their highest-scoring match in this run, showcasing their attacking prowess. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their narrow 1-0 win over local rivals Sheffield Wednesday, whilst their away form has also been strong, as demonstrated by consecutive away victories against Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent form presents an intriguing mix of resilience and struggle for goals. The Black Cats are currently enjoying an impressive 10-game unbeaten run, which has propelled them to third in the Championship table. However, their last six matches reveal a curious pattern of five consecutive draws following a solitary win. This sequence suggests a team that's difficult to beat but struggling to find the decisive edge needed for victory. Sunderland's defensive solidity is evident in their four clean sheets from the last six games, conceding only three goals in that period. Yet, their attacking output has been somewhat muted, scoring just five goals at an average of 0.83 per game. The prevalence of low-scoring encounters is striking, with 83% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals. While Sunderland's position in the league table is strong, their current form indicates a team in need of rediscovering their winning touch to maintain their promotion push.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have been in formidable form at home, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak in the Championship. The Blades have been rock-solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in all six matches, a remarkable feat that has undoubtedly contributed to their current position at the top of the league table. While their attacking output has been consistent rather than spectacular, with an average of 1.67 goals scored per game, it's worth noting that 83% of these matches have seen under 2.5 goals. The standout result in this run was their most recent 3-0 victory over Oxford United, which bucked the trend of tighter scorelines. Sheffield United's home form has been characterised by efficiency and defensive stability, with the team managing to secure victories even in low-scoring affairs, as evidenced by their five 1-0 or 2-0 wins during this period.

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown a resilient form away from home, remaining unbeaten in their last five away matches. The Black Cats have demonstrated a solid defensive record, conceding only four goals in their previous six away fixtures and keeping three clean sheets in the process. Their attacking prowess has been modest, with five goals scored across these games, resulting in a goal difference of +1. Notably, Sunderland have drawn their last three away matches, all with low-scoring outcomes. The team's ability to grind out results on the road is evident, with 67% of their away games featuring under 2.5 goals. This defensive stability has contributed to Sunderland's impressive league position, currently sitting third in the Championship with 33 points from 17 games.