Sheffield United and Sunderland will lock horns on the weekend for a spot in next season’s Premier League.
Two clubs already with top-flight pedigree, it promises to be an enthralling contest in the heart of London.
Read on as NetBet previews one of the biggest games in the whole of English football, complete with football betting tips for all your online betting needs.
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Sheffield United vs Sunderland
Saturday, May 24, 3.01pm
Wembley Stadium, London
Live on Sky Sports
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Preview
The two play-off semi-finals could not have been more different in terms of drama.
Sheffield United cruised past Bristol City with a 6-0 aggregate victory, while Sunderland booked their spot with a 122nd-minute goal from Dan Ballard in the second leg vs Coventry.
The scenes at the Stadium of Light were something very, very special and Black Cats fans will be hoping the players can feed off the emotion from that epic 3-2 aggregate victory when they take to the Wembley turf.
Because Sunderland’s form in the Championship prior to the play-offs was absolutely horrendous, as they lost five on the bounce and scored just one goal in that quintet of matches.
Sheffield United only won two of their last five matches, however, the semi-final success reminded people why the Blades were a key part of the title race for much of the campaign.
When these two sides met in the regular season, each claimed victory on home soil.
The Blades won the first encounter at Bramall Lane 1-0, before Sunderland recorded a 2-1 triumph on New Year’s Day.
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Unsurprisingly, Sheffield United open as the favourites for victory in 90 minutes here at odds of 2.34. A Sunderland win in regulation time is priced at 3.08, while the draw is 3.01.
Sheffield United vs Sunderland Betting Tips
Under 1.5 goals in the match @ 2.52
Championship play-off finals are often nervy, tense affairs. In fact, two of the last three have seen under 1.5 goals scored in regulation 90, which is why this selection is really tempting us. Sunderland were the lowest scorers in the top six, while Sheffield United boasted the third-meanest defence.
First half result – Draw @ 1.92
This is perhaps a less risky way to wager on a nervy opening 45 minutes of play at Wembley between these northern giants.
Gustavo Hamer to score anytime @ 5.30
The odds here are fantastic and Hamer was Sheffield United’s joint-top scorer in the Championship regular season with 10 goals in 43 appearances. Yes, they are not crazy numbers, but the Brazilian-born midfielder is always a threat in the final third for Chris Wilder’s team and has previously thrived in the play-off final. Hamer scored Coventry’s goal in the 2023 encounter against Luton, which they ultimately lost on penalties.
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