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In a dramatic English League Championship Promotion Final held at Wembley Stadium on May 24, 2025, Sunderland triumphed over Sheffield United with a 2-1 victory, securing their promotion. Sheffield United, predicted to win by AI before the game with a 60.6% win probability, started strong, with Tyrese Campbell scoring in the 25th minute. However, Sunderland, who had a 16.2% pre-game win probability, demonstrated resilience and dominated possession with 57.3% compared to Sheffield United's 42.7%.
Sunderland's comeback began in the 76th minute with a goal from Eliezer Mayenda. The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time when Tom Watson scored in the 90'+5' minute, sealing the victory for Sunderland. The match saw a total of 16 fouls, with Sheffield United committing 9 and Sunderland 6. Sunderland also accumulated more yellow cards, with 3 compared to Sheffield United's 2. Sheffield United had more shots on target, 4 compared to Sunderland's 3, though Sunderland had more total shots, 9 compared to Sheffield United's 7.
The AI's pre-game prediction of a Sheffield United win proved incorrect, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football, especially in high-stakes matches. Before the match, the AI model didn't expect a balanced game. Sheffield United's recent form had been strong with a 3-0 victory against Bristol City both home and away but prior to that a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers, and a win over Stoke City. Sunderland's form had been more inconsistent with a 1-1 draw against Coventry City and a 2-1 win against the same opponent before a loss to QPR and another to Oxford United.
Looking at the head to head, Sunderland won the most recent match against Sheffield United on January 1, 2025, with a score of 2-1. However, Sheffield United had won the previous two matches. This victory is a significant boost for Sunderland as they prepare for life in a higher division. Sheffield United will need to regroup and analyze what went wrong, having failed to live up to pre-game expectations.

Wembley Stadium is set to host a thrilling English League Championship final on May 24, 2025, between Sheffield United and Sunderland. An AI model has predicted a Sheffield United victory, giving them a 60.6% win probability compared to Sunderland's 16.2%. The draw probability stands at 23.2%. Sheffield United, boasting a team rate of 0.626, heads into the match with strong momentum, winning four of their last five games, their attacking midfielder, rising star, Ethan Ampadu, being instrumental in their recent form. Sunderland, with a team rate of 0.482, has struggled recently, winning only one of their last five. Their hopes rest on veteran striker, Jermain Defoe, who has a knack for scoring crucial goals. However, the AI gives Sheffield United the edge, anticipating their strong defense, led by captain John Egan, will be able to contain Sunderland's attack. The game promises to be a captivating encounter, with Sheffield United eager to secure promotion and Sunderland determined to defy the odds.