Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Stoke City or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Stoke City welcome Sheffield United to the bet365 Stadium in round eight of the Championship, separated by just one point and three places in the mid-table standings. The Potters enter the contest in positive form, having gone four matches unbeaten with three victories and a draw, including consecutive home wins against Norwich and Charlton.
Sheffield United sit in 15th place with nine points from seven games and are looking to bounce back from a 1-0 home defeat against Wolves. The Blades have proven stubborn on their travels so far this campaign, remaining unbeaten away from home with one victory and two draws while conceding only three goals in those fixtures.
Head-to-head history heavily favours Sheffield United, who have won six of the last ten meetings between the clubs, including each of the last four. However, Stoke's strong defensive showing on home soil, where they have conceded just twice in three matches, sets up a tightly contested encounter.
Combined scoring rate: 3.3 goals per game (Stoke City at home plus Sheffield Utd away).
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| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Southampton | 7 | +10 | 10 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 12 | Millwall | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 13 | Stoke City | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 14 | Norwich | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 7 | -1 | 9 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford | 8 | -3 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 6 | -1 | 7 |
Sheffield Utd have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.9 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Stoke City carry strong momentum into this match after picking up ten points from their last four Championship outings. At home, they have won two of their three matches and conceded an average of just 0.7 goals per game. While Sheffield United have dominated recent head-to-head clashes, Stoke's current trajectory and solid defensive base at home provide strong support to avoid defeat.
Stoke City have scored in all seven of their league fixtures this season, averaging 1.6 goals per game overall and 2.0 goals per game at home. Sheffield United have averaged 1.3 goals per game on their travels and have found the net in four of their last five matches. Historically, 60 percent of the last ten meetings between these sides have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.
Stoke City or Draw — 68% confidence
Stoke City carry strong momentum into this match after picking up ten points from their last four Championship outings. At home, they have won two of their three matches and conceded an average of just 0.7 goals per game. While Sheffield United have dominated recent head-to-head clashes, Stoke's current trajectory and solid defensive base at home provide strong support to avoid defeat.
Yes — 62% confidence
Stoke City have scored in all seven of their league fixtures this season, averaging 1.6 goals per game overall and 2.0 goals per game at home. Sheffield United have averaged 1.3 goals per game on their travels and have found the net in four of their last five matches. Historically, 60 percent of the last ten meetings between these sides have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
Published September 17, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
