S. Peck
H. Burrows
Result ✓ Home win
Pre-game odds
1 | X | 2 | |
---|---|---|---|
Odds |
2.20
|
3.40
|
3.20
|
Prob. |
45.5%
|
29.4%
|
31.2%
|
Key points
• Sheffield United are on a three-match winning streak in the Championship.
• Middlesbrough have lost four of their last six matches across all competitions.
• Sheffield United have only one clean sheet in their last six home matches.
• Middlesbrough concede an average of 1.83 goals per away game.
• Sheffield United's home matches tend to be low-scoring, with 67% seeing fewer than 2.5 goals.
• Middlesbrough's recent form shows they have scored in five of their last six away matches.
Current streaks
Sheffield United
2
0
0
2
0
1
Middlesbrough
0
2
2
0
0
2
Recent form
Sheffield United
Sheffield United have shown impressive form in recent matches, winning four of their last six games across all competitions. The Blades are currently on a three-match winning streak in the Championship, which has helped them maintain their strong position of 2nd in the league table. Their defensive record has been solid, with two clean sheets in their last six matches, although they did suffer a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Hull City. Interestingly, Sheffield United's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their last two 1-0 and 2-1 victories, demonstrating their resilience in tight contests. Despite their FA Cup exit to Cardiff City, Sheffield United's league form suggests they are serious contenders for promotion to the Premier League.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough are currently experiencing a worrying dip in form, having lost four of their last six matches across all competitions. Despite sitting in a respectable 7th position in the Championship, the Teesside club have struggled to find consistency, with their only victory in this period coming against West Brom. Defensively, Boro have been vulnerable, conceding in five of the six games and keeping just one clean sheet. Their most recent outing, a 3-2 defeat to local rivals Sunderland, was the highest-scoring match in this run, highlighting both their attacking potential and defensive frailties. The team's goal difference of -2 over these six games suggests they are struggling to outscore opponents, with an average of 1.17 goals scored per game compared to 1.5 conceded. Middlesbrough's inability to secure back-to-back positive results is a concern, and they'll be keen to halt their current two-game losing streak to maintain their promotion push.
Sheffield United
LWWLWW
W4 D0 L2
7
1.2
6
1
+1
2
2.17
33%
50%
50%
Middlesbrough
DLLWLL
W1 D1 L4
7
1.2
9
1.5
-2
1
2.67
67%
50%
50%
Recent home/away form
Sheffield United
Sheffield United's recent home form has been inconsistent, with the Blades managing two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches at Bramall Lane. Despite their high league position, their goal-scoring record at home has been somewhat underwhelming, netting just five times in these fixtures, averaging less than a goal per game. Defensively, they've struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in this period whilst conceding eight goals. The matches have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of games seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. Interestingly, both teams scored in only a third of these encounters, suggesting that when Sheffield United fail to score, they often lose. The Blades' most recent home victory against Portsmouth ended a concerning run of two consecutive home defeats, potentially signalling a return to form at Bramall Lane.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough's recent away form has been somewhat inconsistent, with the team struggling to find consistent success on the road. The Teessiders are currently on a run of two consecutive away defeats, having lost to Preston and Portsmouth in their most recent outings. Their last six away matches have yielded just one win, two draws, and three losses, indicating a challenging period for the team away from home. Notably, Middlesbrough have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly the 3-3 draw with Plymouth Argyle, which contributed to their average of 3.17 total goals per game. Despite their defensive struggles, conceding 1.83 goals per game on average, Middlesbrough have managed to find the back of the net regularly, scoring in five out of their last six away matches. However, their goal difference of -3 and the fact that both teams have scored in 83% of these games suggest that while Middlesbrough are capable of scoring, they are also vulnerable defensively when playing away from home.
Sheffield United
LDLWLW
W2 D1 L3
5
0.8
8
1.3
-3
1
2.17
33%
67%
33%
Middlesbrough
DLDWLL
W1 D2 L3
8
1.3
11
1.8
-3
1
3.17
83%
33%
67%