Stadium of Light
Wednesday, 01 January 2025, 23:00
Sunderland and Sheffield United will lock horns at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday. While Sunderland are unbeaten at home this season, Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last six games on the road. Who will win? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.
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In their last game, Sunderland suffered a 1-0 loss against Stoke City. The loss ended their five-game unbeaten run, which included three games. They remain unbeaten at home this season after 11 games. They sit 4th on the table with 44 points in 24 games, scoring 36 goals and conceding 21. They are 7 points behind top-place Leeds United. Meanwhile, Dan Ballard, Jenson Seelt, Niall Huggins, Tommy Watson, Ahmed Abdullahi and Romaine Mundle are all ruled out of this game.
Sheffield United
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Sheffield United were held to a 1-1 draw in their last game against West Brom. Andre Brooks scored the game's first goal before West Brom got the equaliser before the first-half break. Sheffield are now winless in their last two games after being unbeaten in 11 games before this period. They sit second on the table with 49 points in 24 games, scoring 33 goals and conceding 14. Meanwhile, Femi Seriki, Harry Souttar, Ollie Arblaster, and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are ruled out of this game.
Possible Starting 11
Sunderland – Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Dan Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Patrick Roberts, Adil Aouchiche, Eliezer Mayenda, Wilson Isidor.
Sheffield United – Michael Cooper, Alfie Gilchrist, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Tom Davies, Sydie Peck, Callum O'Hare, Andre Brooks, Gustavo Hamer, Kieffer Moore.
Interesting Facts
- Sunderland are unbeaten at home this season.
- Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last six games on the road.
- Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last six games against Sunderland.
Expert Betting Tips
Even though Sheffield United have a dominating record over the hosts, Sunderland remain unbeaten at home this season, and I don’t see the record ending anytime soon. So, the best option here would be a draw. However, I expect both sides to score due to their forms.
- Sunderland DNB for 1.60 odds
- BTTS for 1.90 odds
- X for 3.40 odds
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