Championship: Sunderland vs Sheffield United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship round 25 match between Sunderland and Sheffield United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Sheffield United come to Stadium of Light for the Championship match on Wednesday, Sunderland will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Sheffield United are chasing the lead in the Championship after collecting 49 points in 24 rounds, Sunderland trail by 44 points after 24 rounds, leaving them as number 4 in the table.

Team form: Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Sunderland Form

In their last three matches, Sunderland beat Norwich 2-1, drew 2-2 with Blackburn, before losing 1-0 against Stoke. Sunderland won three of their previous six matches at Stadium of Light in the Championship. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring nine goals to five against.

Sheffield United Form

In their previous three matches, Sheffield United beat Cardiff 0-2, lost 0-2 against Burnley and drew 1-1 with West Bromwich. Sheffield United recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the Championship, in which they banged in 11 goals, whilst conceding five. They remained undefeated, but did draw twice.

Betting facts for Sunderland and Sheffield United

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Sunderland and Sheffield United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Daniel Ballard, who is performing well for Sunderland. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Championship outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Sheffield United.The visitors will be looking to Kieffer Moore to find the net once again, after managing three Championship goals for Sheffield United in recent matches.

Betting markets: Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Full-time result

Sunderland won six of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew four and lost none. Sheffield United won five games, drew three and lost two in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Amazingly, Sunderland are on a streak of 11 home matches without defeat. Sheffield United remained without defeat in 6 away games on the bounce. Sheffield United have beaten Sunderland in impressive 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Sunderland scored first in six of their last ten home games. Sheffield United scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Sheffield United were able to win six of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy. Sunderland have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Sheffield United.

Total goals

Sunderland saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Sheffield United, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches. Sunderland conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches.