Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Middlesbrough is winless against Sheffield since 2011

Sheffield United is set to host Middlesbrough this Wednesday evening. Sheffield has won 6 times in their last 7 home league meetings against Middlesbrough. Would Middlesbrough be able to redeem itself this time?

Sheffield United’s Form

The Blades are having their best-ever season at home as they have managed to win 10 games out of 15 league games. They have won in their previous three home games against Swansea (3-0), Hull City (1-0), and Stoke City (3-1). In their last 15 league games, they scored 32 goals against their visitors and conceded just 14 in return.

At away their performance is also phenomenal as they managed (W8 D4 L3) to win on 8 occasions out of 15. With 61 points in 30 games, Sheffield United is sitting in the 2nd position of the table. They have netted 51 goals this season and conceded 24 in return.

lliman Ndiaye is the team’s top scorer with 10 goals followed by Oliver McBurnie (10) and Sander Berge (5) respectively 2nd and 3rd place. 

Sheffield United’s possible lineup

Foderingham; Robinson, Egan, Ahmedhodzic; Bogle, Berge, Norwood, McAtee, Love; Sharp, Ndiaye.

Middlesbrough’s Form

Middlesbrough's away performance is a matter of concern this season as they managed (W7 D1 L8) to win on 7 occasions out of 16. They won in their previous away game against Cardiff City (3-1) In their 16 away league games, Middlesbrough scored 27 goals against their hosts and conceded 24 in return.

Middlesbrough's home performance seems decent this season as they managed (W8 D5 L2) to win on 8 occasions out of 15. With 51 points in 31 games, Middlesbrough is sitting in the 3rd position. They have netted 50 goals this season and conceded 36 in return.

Chuba Apkom is the team’s top scorer with 16 goals followed by Marcus Forss (7) and Matt Crooks (6) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions.

Middlesbrough’s possible lineup

Steffen; Smith, McNair, Lenihan, Giles; Howson, Hackney; McGree, Akpom, Fross; Archer.

Sheffield vs Middlesbrough expert tips

Sheffield's recent visit this season against Middlesbrough ended as a draw. Although, Middlesbrough is winless against Sheffield since 2011. After analyzing all the facts, we anticipate Sheffield winning the match. In this match, we can expect more than 2.5 goals as both teams have scored more than 3 goals in a face-to-face contest.