Occupying opposite ends of the Championship table, unbeaten Middlesbrough host a faltering Sheffield United at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday, 30 August.
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Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United prediction: Boro to batter the Blades
Key stats
- Middlesbrough are on a three-match winning streak in the Championship.
- Boro are undefeated in six of their last seven home league matches (L1).
- They have met 113 times in their history, with the Blades having a 46-44 edge over Boro.
- Sheffield have lost each of their opening four games of the new campaign.
Correct score prediction: Middlesbrough 2-0 Sheffield United
After an opening-day triumph over Swansea City, Rob Edwards’ men were stunned by a 4-0 defeat to a greatly inspired Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup. However, they responded strongly with consecutive league wins over Millwall and Norwich City, as they now sit joint-top with nine points after three rounds. Sheffield United visit North Yorkshire having suffered a dismal start to the campaign with four straight defeats following last season’s third-placed finish. As clear underdogs, the Blades face a daunting trip up north to Riverside Stadium, where a home win and clean sheet look likely for Boro.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Boro all the way
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Middlesbrough will be looking to win their opening four league games for the first time since 1994/95, a season where they ultimately claimed promotion to the Premier League. Bookies price Boro with 23/20 (2.15) odds, suggesting a 46.5% probability of success.
Meanwhile, Ruben Selles’ Blades last lost four in succession to open a campaign outside the English top-flight in 1995/96. Considering their chances, they have been slapped with 11/5 (3.20) odds, which implies a 31.2% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Boro supremacy at Riverside
Both sides have won two games apiece across their last five H2Hs, with the Blades beating Boro in their previous matchup in February. At the same time, Middlesbrough are unbeaten across their last nine home league H2Hs against Sheffield United, keeping six clean sheets across that time span since a 2-1 loss in October 1997.
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Middlesbrough preview: Momentum on their side
Edwards is without four of his players: Alex Bangua, Darragh Lenihan, Riley McGree and Seny Dieng.
Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK), Ayling, Jones, Fry, Brittain, Morris, Hackney, Silvera, Whittaker, Burgzorg & Conway
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Coventry
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Middlesbrough
0
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D
Norwich
0
Middlesbrough
0
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L
Sheff Wed
2
Middlesbrough
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W
Plymouth
1
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2
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Millwall
1
Middlesbrough
0
Sheffield preview: Can they rise against the odds?
Selles cannot count upon four of his players either. They are Tom Davies, Ollie Arblaster, Sai Sachdev and Jamie Shackleton.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Robinson, Burrows, Bindon, Seriki, O’Hare, Peck, Hamer, Barry, Campbell & Cannon
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W
Bristol City
0
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0
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3
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Blackburn
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Stoke
0
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2
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Burnley
2
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Player to watch: Finn Azaz
Boro talent Finn Azaz has struggled with fitness issues lately, but his return to action this season provides the team with a fresh perspective in midfield. Although he is not expected to start, expect Edwards to send in his super-sub midway through the fixture, as Azaz looks to add to his tally of one goal and one assist in his two Championship appearances so far.