Stoke vs Sheffield Utd Preview & Prediction

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Stoke City may well have believed they were safe but results went very much against them on Easter Monday as Sheffield United had a playoff spot confirmed, rather than a top two finish.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 25th April, 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Paramount+
Stoke vs Sheffield Utd prediction
As mentioned, Mark Robins’ Stoke City side may well have believed they were safe after back-to-back victories before Easter Monday but the Potters were subjected to a Leeds United onslaught, losing by six goals to nil away to the now automatically promoted Whites. They head into the final two games of the season with a four-point lead over the relegation places.
Sheffield United have lost four of their last five matches as they have crumbled in their hunt for a top two spot and automatic promotion from the Championship. The Blades went to Turf Moor on Monday and suffered a 2-1 loss to the Clarets to mean they must settle for a playoff place and get themselves prepared for that next month.
Given United have little to play for now, Stoke will sense a chance to finally mathematically secure safety at the Bet365 Stadium under the lights and that would be a good value bet.
Stoke vs Sheffield Utd tip: Double chance – Stoke to win or draw