To build an accurate prediction for the Manchester - Sheffield hockey match, scheduled for 1 January 2019 in the United Kingdom. Elite League tournament, it is important to consider the teams' form and other key factors that could influence the outcome. Manchester have played 50 matches this season, winning 24 of them in regulation, drawing 10 times and suffering 16 defeats. Sheffield have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 25 times in regulation, drew 9 times and lost 16 times. In the tournament, Manchester score an average of 3 goals per game against their opponents and concede 3.4. Sheffield score 3.2 and concede 3.1. These sides last met 29 December 2018 at Sheffield's home arena, where the home side won that match.