To build an accurate prediction for the Sheffield - Manchester hockey match, scheduled for 29 December 2018 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 9 times and suffering 16 defeats. Manchester have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 24 times in regulation, drew 10 times and lost 16 times. In the tournament, Sheffield score an average of 3.2 goals per game against their opponents and concede 3.1. Manchester score 3.1 and concede 3.3. These sides last met 25 November 2018 at Sheffield's home arena, where the home side won that match.