Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough – Match Preview, Tips, Odds

Our betting experts preview the Championship match between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough and offer team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds.

Sheffield United will be taking on visiting team Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane in a Championship tie this coming Wednesday.

Sheffield United are placed second with 61 points after 30 matches in the Championship standings. Middlesbrough occupy the position of third with 51 points.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Preview

Sheffield United Form

Sheffield United should be confident, as their last three matches saw them gain seven points. They started off drawing 0-0 with Rotherham, before beating first Wrexham by 3-1, then Swansea in a 3-0 win. In their last six Championship home matches, the Blades racked up five strong wins, but no draws as they lost once. They scored 11 and conceded three goals.

Middlesbrough Form

In their last three matches, Middlesbrough first beat Watford 2-0, then Blackpool by 3-0, and finally Cardiff by 1-3. In their last six Championship away matches, Boro won a very acceptable four times. They’ve also drawn none and lost twice, scoring 11 and conceding nine times.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough – Players in Form

Sander Berge scored twice in the six most recent games for Sheffield United, with Chuba Akpom providing four goals for Middlesbrough in his last six.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips

Full-time result

Sheffield United racked up seven wins from a possible 10 across all tournaments at Bramall Lane, drew two, and lost one. Middlesbrough won seven of their previous 10 away, drew zero, and lost three times. Sheffield United are on a fine streak of 10 matches without defeat. The Blades have not lost to Middlesbrough in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Sheffield United scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Middlesbrough scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Sheffield United have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games, winning to nil three times in their previous 10 matches. The Blades have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Middlesbrough.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Sheffield United’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Middlesbrough, who scored two times on average in those matches.

Match predictions: Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough

To sum up, the upcoming match between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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