Stoke vs Sheffield United prediction 25.04.2025 | Championship

• Competition: Championship
• Date: Friday, 25th April 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Bet365 Stadium (Stoke on Trent)

Stoke City are playing their seventh consecutive season in the Championship, where they have been constantly between the 14th and 17th place. It seems that this season will be no exception and that Potters will once again finish around their usual placement. With only two rounds to go, they sit in 17th place with 50 points - four away from the relegation zone. So, they haven't secured survival mathematically and will most likely need some points in the remaining two games vs Sheffield and Derby.

Meanwhile, Sheffield United have constantly traveled between the Premier League and Championship in recent seasons. Last year, they suffered another relegation and are looking for an instant return. Throughout the season, it looked like they would secure an instant one, but after losing four of the last five games, they are forced to look for promotion through the playoffs. In the remaining two games, they are without a motive as they cannot move up or down on the league's table.

Stoke vs Sheffield United pick: Stoke to (AH 0) win

Stoke are in solid form, winning two of the last three games and losing only once in the previous six. Yes, that loss was a massive one (6:0), but that was against the best team in the league away from home. So, we can give them a pass on that one. At home, Stoke are doing an excellent job, as they are undefeated in the last five while winning three of the previous four. Moreover, at Bet365 Stadium, Stoke won over 66% of their points this season.

On the other hand, Sheffield are in terrible form, losing four of the last five games and three road games in a row. While we believe they are a good team, we do not trust them in this match. Besides their atrocious form, the Blades are without a motive in these remaining two games and will likely rest some key players to keep them fresh for the playoffs. On the other hand, Stoke have a massive motive here - survival.

Considering all the above, we believe Stoke are closer to winning the upcoming Championship tie.