Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Another big test for Boro

Sheffield United will lock horns with Middlesbrough on Wednesday at Bramall Lane. While the hosts have won 4 of their last 5 games, the visitors have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.

Sheffield United

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Sheffield United secured a 2-1 win over Portsmouth in their last game, with Gustavo Hamer and Jesuran Rak-Sakyi scoring the goals in the game. The Blades have now won two straight games after defeating Derby County 1-0 in the run. They have won four of their last five games but have only managed two wins in their last six games at home. They sit second on the table with 64 points in 31 games, scoring 43 goals and conceding 22. Tom Davies seems to be back in the squad, but Oliver Arblaster, Kieffer Moore, Jamie Shackleton, and Femi Seriki are unavailable due to injuries.

Middlesbrough

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Middlesbrough suffered a 3-2 loss to Sunderland in their last game to continue their poor run. They have now managed one win in their last six games. On the road, they have one win in six games. Boro sit 7th on the table with 44 points in 30 games, scoring 49 goals and conceding 39. Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to make his debut in this clash after a loan move from Sevilla. However, Seny Dieng, Anfernee Dijksteel, Darragh Lenihan, Jonny Howson, Riley McGree, and Ben Doak are all out of this game due to injuries.

Possible Starting 11

Sheffield United — Michael Cooper, Harry Clarke, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Sam McCallum, Hamza Choudhury, Vinicius Souza, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Thomas Cannon.

Middlesbrough — Mark Travers, Luke Ayling, Rav van den Berg, George Edmundson, Ryan Giles, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Finn Azaz, Delano Burgzorg, Kelechi Iheanacho.

Interesting Facts

• Sheffield United have won 4 of their last 5 matches in the league;
• The Blades have won 2 of their last 3 home games;
• Middlesbrough have lost 4 of their last 5 games in the league;
• Middlesbrough have scored in 12 of their last 13 Championship matches;
• Four of Middlesbrough’s last five league games have seen BTTS results.

Expert Betting Tips

Middlesbrough are gradually cooling down from their form since the start of the season, and their recent form has been concerning, which is why I will back the hosts to win this clash. The hosts have won four of their last five games. Also, I think both teams will score in this match; Middlesbrough have scored in 12 of their last 13 Championship matches, and four of Middlesbrough’s last five league games have seen BTTS results.

Our prediction for the match is for both teams to score (BTTS) for odds of 1.73 at Bet365.

Our second prediction is to see more than two goals for odds of 1.91 at Betway.

Our third prediction is for Middlesbrough to win for odds of 2.20 at 1xbet.