Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips

Saturday | 14:01 UTC | Wembley Stadium | Championship Play-Off Final

Sheffield United take on Sunderland in the Championship play-off final at Wembley with a spot in next season’s Premier League on the line. Often called “the richest game in football,” this is about more than pride, promotion unlocks significant financial rewards, and both sides will be going all in on Saturday.

The Blades made light work of Bristol City in the semi-finals, winning both legs 3-0 to seal a dominant 6-0 aggregate victory and stretch their unbeaten run to four games. Having finished third in the regular season, one place above Sunderland, they’re the slight favourites heading into this Wembley showdown.

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Sheffield United vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips

Sunderland’s path to the final was a bit rockier. After losing five straight league matches to end the regular season, the Black Cats rediscovered momentum just in time. They edged Coventry 3-2 on aggregate, with a dramatic late equaliser in the second leg sealing the tie.

While Sheffield United took the higher league position, Sunderland won the most recent meeting between the two in January, edging a 2-1 victory. Before that, United had won three straight against the Black Cats. Interestingly, there hasn’t been a draw in the last 13 head-to-heads.

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Sheffield United v Sunderland Odds,

Sheffield United are Mega Dices’ 2.34 favourites to win in 90 minutes. The draw is priced at 2.95, while Sunderland can be backed at 3.30. Notably, this season’s domestic finals in England have seen underdogs emerge victorious, including Newcastle, Crystal Palace, and Tottenham. That trend may tempt value seekers toward the Black Cats.

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EFL Play-Off Final: Sheffield Utd vs Sunderland

Sunderland won 2-1 in the last meeting between the clubs in January, with Eliezer Mayenda and Wilson Isidor both scoring and Mayenda providing the assist. That result ended Sheffield United’s three-game winning streak in this fixture, but overall, the Blades have had the upper hand historically.

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Championship Final Preview: Sheffield United vs Sunderland

Eliezer Mayenda was instrumental in both the semi-final against Coventry and the last meeting with Sheffield United. He’s 4.25 with Mega Dice to score anytime at Wembley. Wilson Isidor also found the net in both those fixtures and is another danger.

For the Blades, Gustavo Hamer and Tom Cannon provide their most reliable attacking threat. The final is likely to be settled by moments of quality from these key forwards.

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Sheffield United vs Sunderland Predicted Lineups

Sheffield United: Cooper; Choudhury, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson; Burrows, O’Hare, Peck, De Souza Costa; Hamer, Cannon, Moore
Unavailable: Ollie Arblaster, Rhys Norrington-Davies (injured)
Sunderland: Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin; Roberts, Neil, Bellingham, Le Fee; Isidor, Mayenda
Unavailable: Jayden Danns, Ian Poveda (injured)
Doubtful: Patrick Roberts (minor knock)

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Sheffield United vs Sunderland Betting Tips & Predictions

✅ Both teams to score – Yes- 2.11
✅ Sunderland to win – 2.34
✅ Eliezer Mayenda anytime goalscorer – 4.25

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Odds correct at time of writing.