Ace Football previews the Championship round 11 match between Middlesbrough and Sheffield United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Sheffield United come to Riverside Stadium for the Championship match on Wednesday, Middlesbrough will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Middlesbrough are number 9 in the table on 14 points after ten matches. Sheffield United rank as number 4 with 19 points after ten matches played.
Team form: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
Middlesbrough Form
Middlesbrough managed one win in the last three matches, which was a 0-1 victory against West Bromwich. They went on to lose 2-1 against Watford, before getting dumped in a 0-2 defeat against Bristol City. Middlesbrough claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Championship. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored nine and conceded six goals.
Sheffield United Form
Sheffield United won twice in their last three matches as Swansea were defeated by 1-0, before they beat Luton 2-0. Leeds proved too strong, though, and a 2-0 defeat followed. Sheffield United managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Championship away matches, in which they scored seven while also conceding four times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.
Betting stats and facts for Middlesbrough and Sheffield United
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Middlesbrough and Sheffield United. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 11 of the last 13 Middlesbrough matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Middlesbrough matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Middlesbrough matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Middlesbrough matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Middlesbrough home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 24 of the last 26 Sheffield United away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 9 Sheffield United matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 8 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Sheffield United matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 7 Sheffield United away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Hayden Hackney, who is performing well for Middlesbrough. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Championship outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Sheffield United.The visitors will be looking to Gustavo Hamer to find the net once again, after managing two Championship goals for Sheffield United in recent matches.
Popular betting markets: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
Full-time result
Middlesbrough claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Sheffield United won five, drew three and lost two of their last 10 games away. Middlesbrough have not lost to Sheffield United in 8 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Middlesbrough scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Sheffield United got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Sheffield United were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Middlesbrough and Sheffield United.
Total goals
Middlesbrough saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in one of Sheffield United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal in these matches.
Recommended tip: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
To sum up, the upcoming match between Middlesbrough and Sheffield United seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Championship game.
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