Championship Play-Off Final Preview & Betting Tips

Saturday | 14:01 UTC | Wembley Stadium | Championship Play-Off Final

It’s one of the richest games in football, the Championship play-off final. Sheffield United face Sunderland at Wembley with a return to the Premier League on the line. The Blades are favourites, and based on recent form, they look ready to take that final step.

Championship Play-Off Final Preview

After missing out on automatic promotion, Sheffield United entered the play-offs under pressure, but responded in style. A dominant 6-0 aggregate win over Bristol City in the semi-finals has reignited belief, with two clean sheets and just 0.6 xG conceded over both legs.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side looked back to their best, and they’ll be confident heading into Wembley after winning three of the last four meetings against Sunderland.

The Blades have experience, a solid backline, and arguably the best player on the pitch in Gustavo Hamer. All signs point to them being well-equipped for the occasion.

Championship Play-Off Final Preview

Sunderland edged past Coventry to reach this final, but their performance left more questions than answers. They registered just six shots on target over two legs and were outdone on expected goals in both games (2.6 vs Coventry’s 3.3).

Their five-match losing run at the end of the regular season raised red flags, and it’s hard to ignore that. While they did beat Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light in January, the Black Cats have otherwise struggled against top-six sides, and United are hitting form at the perfect time.

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Championship Play-Off Final Odds

Sheffield United are 2.33 to win in 90 minutes and remain favourites to seal promotion. Sunderland are priced at 3.20, while the draw is 3.10. A 1-0 Blades win looks good value at 6.25.

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Sheffield United vs Sunderland Betting Tips & Predictions

✅ Sheffield United to Win – 2.33
✅ Correct Score: Sheffield United 1-0 – 6.25

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Odds correct at time of writing.