Sheffield United vs West Brom Preview
- Tournament: EFL Championship 2024-25
- Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Time: 12:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Bramall Lane
Sheffield United will host West Bromwich Albion at Bramall Lane in their final match of the 2024 calendar year. Both sides will obviously look to end the year on a high but three points could be vital for them as well.
Sheffield are currently primed to earn direct promotion to the Premier League at the first time of asking. They sit atop the Championship table after 22 games with 15 wins, five draws, and two defeats. If they continue like this, the Blades will get back to the English top flight next season.
West Brom, meanwhile, is in the fight for a playoff spot this season. They sit seventh after 22 games with eight wins, 11 draws, and three defeats. They could potentially end the year in the top 5, which would give them huge confidence going into the new year.
Sheffield have a big clash against Burnley on Boxing Day while West Brom will face Derby County before facing each other. Hence, the team news and table positions can change accordingly.
Sheffield United Team News
Sheffield will be without Femi Seriki, Ollie Arblaster, and Tyrese Campbell due to their respective injuries.
West Brom Team News
West Brom, meanwhile, are without Daryl Dike and Semi Ajayi due to their respective injuries. They are expected to return in mid-January.
Predicted Lineups
Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Michael Cooper
Defenders: Harrison Burrows, Jack Robinson, Harry Souttar, Alfie Gilchrist
Midfielders: Sydie Peck, Tom Davies, Callum O’Hare
Attackers: Kieffer Moore, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Gustavo Hamer
West Brom predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Alex Palmer
Defenders: Darnell Furlong, Mason Holgate, Kyle Bartley, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem
Midfielders: Alex Mowatt, Jayson Molumby, John Swift
Attackers: Tom Fellows, Josh Maja, Michael Johnston
Sheffield United vs West Brom H2H Record
In their previous 10 meetings across competitions, Sheffield have won five times, West Brom have won four times while one match ended in a draw.
Last 5 results:
| West Brom 2-2 Sheffield United | Championship | December 8, 2024 |
| Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom | Championship | April 27, 2023 |
| West Brom 0-2 Sheffield United | Championship | October 29, 2022 |
| West Brom 1-0 Sheffield United | EFL Cup | August 12, 2022 |
| Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom | Championship | February 10, 2022 |
Key Players to watch in Sheffield United vs West Brom
Kieffer Moore
The Welsh striker joined Sheffield United from Bournemouth in the summer but hasn’t been able to replicate his excellent form. He has scored just five goals in 17 games across competitions this season.
However, Kieffer Moore is still among the top scorers for Sheffield, with only Tyrese Campbell having scored more goals. The Welshman has had to deal with some injury issues but has returned in sensational form. He’s scored three goals in his last two games.
Moore scored in their 2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle and then scored both goals in their 2-0 win over Cardiff. He will be keen to add to his tally in an important game on Thursday.
Josh Maja
The Nigeria international joined West Brom from Bordeaux in the summer of 2023 and has made a good impact for the side. He has scored 11 goals and provided two assists in 34 senior appearances for them.
Josh Maja has been in tremendous form this season in particular. He is West Brom’s top scorer with 10 goals and two assists in 22 games. He is five above the second-best, showing his brilliance. However, it also shows how good his start to the season was as he hasn’t scored a goal in his last six appearances.
Sheffield United vs West Brom Prediction
Sheffield are unbeaten in their last 11 games across competitions with nine wins and two draws. They have won their last three games, beating Millwall 1-0, Plymouth Argyle 2-0 and Cardiff City 2-0. Their last defeat came back in October when they lost 1-0 against Middlesbrough.
West Brom, meanwhile, have one defeat in their last 12 games across competitions but also have just three wins, playing out eight draws. They have two wins and one defeat in their last three games as they beat Coventry City 2-0, lost 2-1 against Watford and then beat Bristol City 2-0.
While West Brom have managed some decent results this season, including loads of draws, they are coming against a tough Sheffield United side who are also in terrific form. Couple that with their home advantage and the Blades should take all three points comfortably.
Predicted Score: Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom
Also Read: Juventus vs Fiorentina Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | Serie A, December 29, 2024
Where to watch Sheffield United vs West Brom Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | FanCode |
FAQs
Q. When is Sheffield United vs West Brom?
A. It’s on Sunday (December 29) at 12:30 pm GMT at Bramall Lane
Q. Where to watch Sheffield United vs West Brom for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Sheffield United vs West Brom?
A. The predicted score is Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Sheffield United vs West Brom?
A. In their previous 10 meetings across competitions, Sheffield have won five times, West Brom have won four times while one match ended in a draw.