Stoke vs Sheffield Utd tips and predictions

Result not inevitable in Championship

There are 11 points between these two as 20th place Stoke get set to host first place Sheffield Utd.

In an impressive winning run away from home Sheffield Utd are the best value in a match that could have plenty of drama.

If the hosts are expecting to emerge with the win they will want to move on from some of their recent displays. Stoke haven't made life easy for value hunters. They've lost 2 of their last 3 games as hosts. They must improve at the back. Letting in an average of 2.0 goals across their latest 4 matches on their own turf has shown how they can be vulnerable when they've lost their shape.

If you consider that Sheffield Utd have won their last 3 away matches you can see why they pose a threat to this home side. In defence they have also posted some good numbers. They've conceded no more than once in 15 of their last 17 away matches. However you cut it, it should be a good game and if they give 100% then the away win looks like a good pick. Impressively, they've scored two or more goals in 10 of their last 17 games. Assuming they don't have any major injury concerns between now and the start of the match they should have the quality to build on these numbers.

The match could develop into a battle of attrition with the two sides ultimately being well matched. It might not be the most exciting opinion in today's previews but the No BTTS bet is the pick.