In this article, we have given our Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Championship clash at Bramall Lane on Wednesday night. At the time of writing, the hosts are in second place on 64 points after 31 games played, while the visitors are in seventh spot on 44 points after 30 matches.
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Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough prediction: Blades to beat Boro?
Key Stats
- Sheffield United have won four of their last five games.
- Middlesbrough have lost four of their previous five matches.
- Both teams have scored in three of the last four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have lost three of their last five league games, failing to score in two of those defeats, while Sheff Utd have kept clean sheets in five of their last six matches which is why we're backing a 1-0 win for the Blades on Wednesday night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sheffield United to secure three points?
- HOME: 6/5 (2.2) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.5) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.1) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The implied probabilities show that Sheffield United are favourites to win at home. Interestingly, Middlesbrough are more fancied for an away victory over a draw.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Middlesbrough have the edge
Out of the last five H2Hs, Sheffield United have actually only won once, with Middlesbrough winning three and there being one draw. 15 goals were scored across the five games, an average of three per match.
England Championship 23/10/24
Middlesbrough
Sheff Utd
England Championship 15/02/23
Sheff Utd
Middlesbrough
England Championship 14/08/22
Middlesbrough
Sheff Utd
England Championship 08/03/22
Sheff Utd
Middlesbrough
England Championship 28/09/21
Middlesbrough
Sheff Utd
Sheffield United preview: Blades could go top
If Sheffield United win and Leeds fail to, then the Blades will go top of the Championship. The title race is so tight that there is little margin for error.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK), Burrows, Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Clarke, Hamer, Souza, Choudhury, Brereton Diaz, Campbell & Cannon
England Championship 12/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 08/05/25
W
Bristol City
0
Sheff Utd
3
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Blackburn
1
Sheff Utd
1
England Championship 25/04/25
W
Stoke
0
Sheff Utd
2
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Sheff Utd
1
Middlesbrough preview: Boro must bounce back
Middlesbrough's recent poor run of results mean that they are now outside of the play-off places. However, they do have a game in hand on the teams above them.
Predicted lineup: Travers (GK), Giles, Edmundson, van der Berg, Ayling, Hackney, Morris, Burgzong, Azaz, Whittaker & Forss
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Coventry
2
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Norwich
0
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Sheff Wed
2
Middlesbrough
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Plymouth
1
Middlesbrough
2
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Millwall
1
Middlesbrough
0
Player to watch – Ben Brereton Diaz
Signing Ben Brereton Diaz on loan from Southampton in January seemed like smart business from Sheffield United at the time, and that is proving to be the case. Indeed, the forward has scored and assisted in the Blades' last two wins, and could make the difference again when Middlesbrough visit Bramall Lane.