• Sheffield Wednesday are winless in their last six matches. • Middlesbrough have won only one of their last six games. • Wednesday have conceded eight goals in their last six games. • Middlesbrough have kept two clean sheets in their recent matches. • Both teams’ recent matches have featured a trend of low-scoring games (under 2.5 goals). • Sheffield Wednesday have not won at home in their last six matches.
Sheffield Wednesday are currently experiencing a difficult run of form, having failed to secure a victory in their last six matches. The Owls have suffered four defeats and managed two draws during this period, with their most recent win coming more than six games ago. Their goal-scoring prowess has been particularly concerning, netting only three times in these six fixtures, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. Defensively, they've also struggled, conceding eight goals and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven matches. The majority of their recent games have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of the matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Sheffield Wednesday's last home victory is also more than three games ago, highlighting their struggles at Hillsborough. The 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run, providing a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging period for the Yorkshire club.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have shown mixed form in their recent six-game stretch, with three wins, two losses, and a draw. The team have demonstrated resilience, bouncing back from consecutive 1-0 defeats against Leeds United and Millwall to secure a 2-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle in their most recent match. Boro's defensive record has been particularly impressive, conceding only four goals in six games and keeping two clean sheets. Their attacking output has been steady, averaging one goal per game, though they've struggled to find the back of the net in two of their last three matches. Interestingly, 67% of Middlesbrough's recent games have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring encounters. Despite the inconsistent results, Boro have maintained a positive goal difference of +2 over this period, indicating their ability to compete effectively in the Championship.
Sheffield Wednesday are enduring a dreadful run of form at home, having failed to win any of their last six matches at Hillsborough. The Owls are currently on a five-game losing streak in front of their own fans, with their last point at home coming in a 1-1 draw against Luton Town on 1st February 2025. During this dismal spell, Wednesday have managed to score just three goals whilst conceding eight, highlighting their struggles at both ends of the pitch. The team have kept no clean sheets in this period and have been particularly goal-shy in their last three home outings, failing to find the net against Oxford United, Hull City, and local rivals Sheffield United. With an average of just 1.83 total goals per game, these matches have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of the games featuring fewer than 2.5 goals.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough's recent away form in the Championship has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches on the road. The Teessiders have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring only six goals in these fixtures, averaging one goal per game. However, their defence has been relatively solid, conceding just five goals at an average of 0.83 per match, and managing two clean sheets. Notably, Middlesbrough's matches tend to be low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away games featuring under 2.5 goals. Their most impressive result came in a 3-1 victory over Stoke City, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run. Despite the mixed results, Middlesbrough have maintained a positive goal difference of +1 in their last six away matches, suggesting they remain competitive on their travels.