Sunderland A.F.C vs Sheffield United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Sunderland A.F.C

D L L L L

4th place in England Championship

2-1

01/01/2025 16:00

Sheffield United

L L W L W

3rd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Sheffield United on 01 January 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Sheffield United preview before placing your bet.

Sunderland A.F.C will face Sheffield United in England Championship on January 1, 2025 at 16:00.
Sunderland A.F.C are currently 4th with 76 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield United sit 3rd with 90 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.25.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2025-01-01

Sunderland A.F.C vs Sheffield United - Prediction & Odds

Sunderland A.F.C

Sheffield United

2025-01-01 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 01/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

29/11/2024 16:00

Sheffield United

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

15/03/2023 16:00

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 2

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

17/08/2022 15:00

Sheffield United

2 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

25/09/2019 14:45

Sheffield United

0 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LC

26/12/2017 11:00

Sheffield United

3 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

09/09/2017 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 2

Sheffield United

ENG LCH

Sheffield United

50%

Draw

Sunderland A.F.C

50%

Sunderland A.F.C Last 6 matches

29/12/2024 11:00

Stoke City 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

26/12/2024 11:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 2 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

21/12/2024 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 Norwich City

ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Swansea City 2 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

10/12/2024 15:45

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Bristol City

ENG LCH

07/12/2024 08:30

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 Stoke City

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sheffield United

29/12/2024 08:30

Sheffield United 1 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

26/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield United 0 - 2 Burnley

ENG LCH

21/12/2024 11:00

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield United 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

11/12/2024 15:45

Millwall 0 - 1 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

08/12/2024 11:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 2 - 2 Sheffield United

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Sheffield United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.27

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.96

Scored

Avg. per game

1.43

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

35 (71%)14 (29%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

42 (86%)7 (14%)

Sunderland A.F.C

Recent matches

Sheffield United

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sunderland A.F.C

Sheffield United

Shots

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

12.94 avg / game

Blocked

178 total

Avg. 4.45

Sheffield United

Total shots

12.88 avg / game

Blocked

175 total

Avg. 5.00

Sunderland A.F.C Pass Sheffield United

Total passes

19832

Avg. 405 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

20549

Avg. 428 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sunderland A.F.C

Played games

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.49

5.39

264

Corners

271

5.53

19.51

956

Throw-ins

974

19.88

1.63

Offsides

1.57

2.18

107

GK saves

123

2.51

Sunderland A.F.C

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.24

110

2.02

0.08

0.04

10.69

524

Fouls

534

10.90

16.47

807

Tackles

791

16.14

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How We Build the Sunderland A.F.C vs Sheffield United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Sheffield United on 01 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Sheffield United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Sunderland A.F.C and Sheffield United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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