Sunderland vs Sheffield Utd prediction & betting tips – 01/01/2025

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Sunderland and Sheffield Utd is set for January 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England. M. Donohue has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Sunderland is 35%. The probability of a draw between Sunderland and Sheffield Utd is 16%. The probability of winning for Sheffield Utd is 49%.
• Our calculations suggest a 73% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 27% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 62% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 38%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on November 29, 2024, where Sunderland won against Sheffield Utd with a score of 0-1
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Sunderland has emerged victorious 1 time(s), Sheffield Utd has claimed 4 win(s), and 0 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Sunderland has averaged 0.6 goals per game, while Sheffield Utd has netted an average of 1.6 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Sunderland occupies the 4th spot, while Sheffield Utd sits in 2nd place.
• Sunderland's performance in the Championship this season shows 12 victories, 4 defeats, and 8 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 goals conceded per match.
• Sheffield Utd has recorded 15 wins, 3 losses, and 6 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.4 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 0.6 goals.
• Examining Sunderland's last five outings, they have won 2 times, lost 1 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.6 goals per match and conceded 1.4 goals.
• Sheffield Utd's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 3 times, lost 1 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.2 goals per match and conceded 0.6 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Sunderland is W. Isidor, who has found the net 6 times this season.
• T. Campbell stands out as Sheffield Utd's most prolific scorer, having notched up 6 goals in the current campaign.
• Sunderland will be without the services of: S. Abdul Samed (Leg Injury), A. Abdullahi (Groin Injury), D. Ballard (Injury), A. Browne (Broken Leg), N. Huggins (Knee Injury), R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury), T. Watson (Injury), C. Rigg (Injury)
• Sheffield Utd faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: S. Sachdev (Broken Leg), T. Campbell (Knock), F. Seriki (Injury)