Eng. Championship
2025-12-12 - West Brom vs Sheffield Utd
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : England: Championship
Venue: The Hawthorns
Friday 12th December 2025, 2000hrs (GMT)
West Bromwich Albion head into Friday night’s encounter at The Hawthorns in need of a response as pressure begins to mount on manager Ryan Mason. The Baggies have slipped to a disappointing 16th place in the Championship following successive defeats, and their recent form offers little encouragement ahead of the visit of an improving Sheffield United side.
A pair of bruising losses — 3-1 at QPR and 3-2 at Southampton — have highlighted West Brom’s defensive shortcomings, with nine goals conceded across their last four matches. More concerning still is their broader form pattern, having collected just two wins from their previous ten league outings. With confidence appearing fragile and consistency absent, the hosts look to have a stern test on their hands under the Friday night lights.
Sheffield United, by contrast, continue their steady revival under returning boss Chris Wilder. The Blades extended their unbeaten run in the Championship to six matches with a 1-1 draw against Norwich City in midweek — a result that may have frustrated the Bramall Lane faithful but nevertheless demonstrated the resilience that has crept back into their performances of late.
Indeed, Wilder’s men have claimed four victories from those six fixtures, securing vital wins against Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth, Leicester City and Stoke City. This surge in form has lifted United clear of the relegation zone and up to 17th place, climbing steadily after a difficult start to the campaign. Their improved defensive structure and increased cutting edge in attack make them a far more dangerous proposition than earlier in the season.
The Betting Verdict
West Brom’s defensive fragility and poor run of form contrasts sharply with Sheffield United’s upward trajectory. The visitors look the more assured and confident side at present.
The Pick :
West Brom 1-2 Sheffield United
