This Championship match between Stoke City and Sheffield United promises to be an intriguing encounter, with the away side, Sheffield United, looking the more likely to secure victory. Their recent form and head-to-head record suggest they have the upper hand. Sheffield United's recent form, despite a recent loss, has been better than Stoke City's. Furthermore, the head-to-head data strongly favors Sheffield United, with dominant performances in their recent meetings, including a 4-0 thrashing of Stoke City earlier in the season. This historical dominance, combined with the slightly better form, makes Sheffield United a compelling pick. While Stoke City has a decent home record, Sheffield United's attacking prowess, as evidenced by their goals scored, could be the deciding factor. The match is expected to be an open game, and both teams are likely to find the net. Therefore, I am predicting an over 2.5 goals. Injury concerns for both teams, however, are a potential factor, but it is unlikely to change the overall expectation of goals. For Stoke City, improvements in defense are necessary, to limit the goals. While for Sheffield United, if the team can maintain the same intensity as in the previous matches, they will make it.