Stoke City faces Sheffield United in a highly anticipated England Championship match. Stoke City's recent form has improved significantly, particularly due to a strengthened defence, which has boosted their overall team strength and stability. In their last ten matches, Stoke City has won three, drawn one, and lost six. Sheffield United, on the other hand, has had a less consistent run, winning five, drawing two, and losing three of their last ten games. Their recent performances have been somewhat underwhelming, with a reliance on home advantage to secure points. Historically, Stoke City holds a slight advantage in previous encounters between the two teams. Stoke City has been performing well, securing multiple victories recently and currently holding a mid-table position in the league standings. Their home form is strong. Sheffield United has been trying hard this season but has struggled with their overall performance. Both teams are currently experiencing fluctuations in form. Sheffield United's recent form has been poor. Stoke City's home form is excellent, and Sheffield United's away record is also decent, with several strong performances recently. Sheffield United's recent matches have seen a good number of goals, and their defence has been relatively solid, conceding only a single goal in most games. The question remains whether Stoke City can maintain their winning streak, or if Sheffield United can secure a victory. Recommendation: Over 2.25 Scoreline Prediction: 1-2, 2-1