A noble sum of £170m is on the line when Jobe Bellingham and Sunderland battle against Sheffield United in Saturday’s Championship Playoff Final – football’s most prized match – at Wembley, with the winner also set to win promotion to the Premier League.
Match Odds
Prediction
Sunderland (3.3 to win) have won only one of their last nine matches, yet find themselves a win away from a Premier League return and a revenue boost.
But the Black Cats are up against the Blades, who are in the final after finishing 14 points ahead of Sunderland in the league and beating Bristol City 6-0 on aggregate in the Playoff semi-finals. They have also won three of the last four meetings between the two teams.
That’s why we have our money on United to win or draw after 90 minutes at Wembley.
Form
Sunderland’s last five matches – L L L W D
Sheffield Utd’s last five matches – L W D W W