To build an accurate prediction for the Sheffield - Manchester hockey match, scheduled for 18 February 2017 in the United Kingdom. Elite League tournament, it is important to consider the teams' form and other key factors that could influence the outcome. Sheffield have played 50 matches this season, winning 25 of them in regulation, drawing 7 times and suffering 18 defeats. Manchester have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 24 times in regulation, drew 6 times and lost 20 times. In the tournament, Sheffield score an average of 3.8 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.5. Manchester score 2.9 and concede 3.3. These sides last met 1 January 2017 at Manchester's home arena, where the away side won that match.