Sheffield United vs. Sunderland: Championship Play-off Final Predictions

On Saturday afternoon, the Championship playoff final will occur at Wembley Stadium. The winner will be determined by who gets to play in the Premier League next season: Sunderland or Sheffield United.

In the semi-final, the Blades annihilated Bristol City, setting up a showdown with the Black Cats, who advanced with a thrilling victory against Coventry City.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Sheffield United, based in Yorkshire, are in good form after finishing 20th in the Premier League 2023–24 season with 16 points and three wins. They have a chance to return to the top flight.

The Blades were firm favorites in their semi-final against Bristol City, winning 6-0 on aggregate with two 3-0 victories. They finished third in the Championship, 14 points ahead of Sunderland, whom they face this weekend.

With 43 away points in 2024–25, second only to Burnley, Sheffield United looks confident heading to Wembley. With 10 goals and seven assists, Midfielder Gustavo Hamer aims to make a significant impact.

Sunderland, aiming to end an eight-year absence from the Premier League, advanced past Coventry with a late extra-time winner. Despite a poor finish to the regular season, they impressed in the semi-finals with a 2-0 win.

Manager Regis Le Bris is popular among fans and could become a club legend by securing a promotion. French striker Wilson Isidor, key in the semi-final, may return to form at Wembley.

Sheffield United x Sunderland Team News

Ollie Arblaster, a promising teenager, had a significant knee injury at the beginning of November and has since been unable to contribute to Sheffield United.

Rhys Norrington-Davies is unlikely to play at Wembley this weekend due to a groin injury. He was last included in a matchday squad in February for the match against Luton Town.

Ben Brereton Diaz and Femi Seriki will likely play a role in the capital fight for the Blades, as they are in good health apart from the pair above.

With Jayden Danns (back) and Ian Poveda (leg) out with injuries, Sunderland will be shorthanded in the offensive departments going into Saturday's winner-take-all match.

Patrick Roberts, a winger for the Black Cats, hurt his calf in the second match against Coventry and is now doubtful about returning to action.

Our Predictions

Sheffield United to win @ 2.41 on Sky247.ng

Sheffield United, fresh off their promotion to the Premier League, will be optimistic going into this weekend's match at Wembley Stadium. Given the stakes, we anticipate a tight contest, but Wilder's Blades is winning by a hair in the nation's capital.

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