Sheffield United vs Stoke City

Expert Overview: Sheffield United vs Stoke City

The upcoming match between Sheffield United and Stoke City on December 6, 2025, presents intriguing betting opportunities. Sheffield United, known for their solid defensive tactics, and Stoke City, with their unpredictable offensive strategies, make this a match to watch closely. The odds suggest a tightly contested game with low scoring in both halves.

With the average total goals predicted at 2.23, it indicates a cautious approach from both teams. The likelihood of neither team scoring in the first half is high at 94.70%, which suggests a strategic start focusing on defense. This cautious approach extends into the second half, with an 82.10% chance of no goals being scored.

The betting odds also reflect expectations around card counts and scoring patterns. With under 5.5 cards at 68.70% and under 4.5 cards at 59.20%, the match is anticipated to be disciplined but with potential for a few cautions. The average number of yellow cards is expected to be 2.38, aligning with this expectation.

Predictions for the Match

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 94.70%
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 82.10%
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 79.90%
• Under 5.5 Cards: 68.70%
• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 68.50%
• Both Teams Not to Score: 65.60%
• Last Goal Minute 0-72: 66.40%
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 64.70%
• Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 62.60%
• Under 4.5 Cards: 59.20%
• Over 1.5 Goals: 56.60%
• Under 2.5 Goals: 54.50%
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 52.60%
• Away Team To Win: 55.90%

The odds for the away team to win stand at a competitive rate of 55.90%, indicating that Stoke City might have a slight edge in exploiting Sheffield’s defensive setup as the game progresses.

The average goals scored by Sheffield United are projected at 1.05, while they are expected to concede around 1.88 goals, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in their defense that Stoke City might capitalize on.