ChampionshipStoke vs 
Sheffield United Over / Under 2.5 Goals
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The headline read is Under 2.5 goals at 51.8%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. The goals picture is built on form: Stoke have averaged 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded, Sheffield United 1.6 and 1.8 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 48.2% for over 2.5 and 73.9% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.0 goals a game. Stoke have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Sheffield United in 4 of 5. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 92.0% | 8.0% |
| 1.5 goals | 74.0% | 26.1% |
| 2.5 goals | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| 3.5 goals | 26.5% | 73.5% |
| 4.5 goals | 12.3% | 87.7% |
| 5.5 goals | 4.9% | 95.1% |
Team goal lines
73.3%
38.1%
14.8%
72.3%
36.7%
13.9%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 72.5% | 27.5% |
| 1.5 goals | 37.0% | 63.0% |
| 2.5 goals | 14.1% | 85.9% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 72.9% | 27.1% |
| 1.5 goals | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| 2.5 goals | 14.4% | 85.6% |
This season (2026/27)
1.6Stoke goals scored per game1.6Stoke goals conceded per game71.4%Stoke Over 2.5 rate1.4Stoke 1st-half goals per game1.1Sheffield United goals scored per game1.3Sheffield United goals conceded per game57.1%Sheffield United Over 2.5 rate0.9Sheffield United 1st-half goals per gameGoals distribution
The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.
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In-depth analysis
53.6%Both Teams to Score48.2%Over 2.5 goalsOn the goals side, the model sees 48.2% for three or more goals and 73.9% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. Given Stoke favoured at 37.1%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.
We publish the model, not a sure thing. We grade every call after the match.
Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Stoke to win. See the full prediction →
Form & head-to-head
Last 5 meetings: Stoke 0 · 0 draws · Sheffield United 5 · 3.0 goals/game.
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Stoke vs Sheffield United?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 48.2% for Stoke vs Sheffield United.
Will there be a first-half goal in Stoke vs Sheffield United?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 72.5%.
How often have Stoke gone over 2.5 recently?
Stoke have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Sheffield United in 4 of 5.
How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.
Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 20,722 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 47.0% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 18 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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