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Our Sunderland vs Sheffield United Prediction Sees Black Cats & Blades Play Out Tense Draw

Sunderland and Sheffield United go head-to-head in the standout EFL Championship fixture on New Year’s Day. The Black Cats are fourth in England’s second tier, with the Blades five points ahead in second. Who will win this crucial six-pointer at the Stadium of Light?

EFL Championship Betting Picks:

Draw – 3.25

Under 2.5 Goals – 1.65

Bet on Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Can Sunderland Bounce Back from Stoke Loss?

Sunderland have been a surprise package in the Championship this season. The Black Cats have picked up 12 wins from 24 league games, scoring 36 goals to boot. Regis Le Bris’ boys are gunning for a top-six finish at the very least.

Sunderland are looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss at Stoke City last time out. Thomas Cannon scored at the death to give Stoke a 1-0 win, which ended Sunderland’s five-game unbeaten run.

Sheffield United have been the real deal in the Championship this term, but Chris Wilder’s side have taken just one point from their last two. After a 2-0 home loss to Burnley, the Blades were held to a 1-1 home draw by West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

After the recent results, Sheffield United have lost top spot to Leeds United. Can they get back on track with a huge three points at the Stadium of Light on New Year’s Day?

Recent Sunderland vs Sheffield United Head-to-Head Meetings

Sheffield United edged the meeting at Bramall Lane in November. It was a tight and edgy affair, with both men ending with ten men. Tom Davies popped up seven minutes from time to give United a 1-0 win.

The Sheffield outfit have an excellent recent record over Sunderland, winning the last five Championship meetings. The Black Cats’ last league victory against the Blades came 20 years ago.

Sunderland vs Sheffield United Betting Tips & Predictions

Both teams are desperate to get back to winning ways in this one, but we can see the promotion rivals playing out a tense draw at the Stadium of Light. The stalemate is priced at 3.25.

Neither side will want to give anything away in this Stadium of Light six-pointer. It is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair, so backing under 2.5 goals (1.65) could be the way to go.