‘Needs a response’ – Sheffield United vs Stoke City prediction
The72’s writers offer their Sheffield United vs Stoke City prediction ahead of the Championship clash on Saturday.
Sheffield United and Stoke City meet in the Championship on Saturday afternoon with both sides looking to return to winning ways.
Sheffield United come into their clash with Stoke City looking to get back on track after seeing their unbeaten start screech to a halt.
After going the first nine without defeat, the Blades have now lost back-to-back Championship games. They were beaten by Yorkshire rivals Leeds United last Friday before a midweek loss to Middlesbrough.
Chris Wilder’s side are back on home turf here though and will be hopeful of securing a result. They sit 5th in the table, a strong standing given their two-point deduction before the campaign began.
As for Stoke City, they have made notable improvements under Narcis Pelach but will be hoping to find victories in the coming weeks. Since thrashing Portsmouth, they have drawn three straight Championship games.
Ties with Swansea City, Norwich City and Bristol City all ended level, leaving the Potters 17th.
The trip to Bramall Lane is sure to be a tough one with Sheffield United yet to lose at home and Pelach’s side winning just once in five away games so far this season.
Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game…
