Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough prediction and betting tips on February 12, 2025
Game Prediction
On February 12, 2025, Sheffield United will host Middlesbrough in a key Championship Round 32 clash. One of the league leaders aims to extend their advantage over a direct pursuer with a home victory.
Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Prediction
Sheffield United earned direct promotion to the Premier League in 2023 but failed to compete at that level, suffering an early relegation despite bringing back club legend Chris Wilder as manager. Middlesbrough also fell short of expectations, finishing 8th with 69 points, missing out on the playoffs.
Michael Carrick’s side spent most of this season in the top six but hit a rough patch in January. They were eliminated from the FA Cup by Blackburn and then suffered league defeats to Portsmouth, Preston, and most recently, Sunderland. Meanwhile, Sheffield United, despite leading the standings for much of the season, also struggled at the turn of the year, including a heavy 0-3 loss to Hull. However, they bounced back with crucial wins over Derby County and Portsmouth.
Wilder’s team is defensively solid, conceding just 0.71 goals per game, though their attack is not particularly sharp, averaging fewer than 1.4 goals per match. Middlesbrough play a more open style, scoring 1.63 goals per game but conceding 1.3.
Key Statistics & Trends
- Sheffield United have won five of their last six Championship matches.
- Only 32% of Sheffield United’s matches feature goals from both teams, with an average of 2.1 total goals per game.
- Middlesbrough have lost four of their last five matches.
- 53% of Middlesbrough’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.93 goals per match.
Probable Lineups
Sheffield United (predicted XI): Cooper – Norrington-Davies, Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Gilchrist – Burrows, Peck, Hamer, O’Hare, Brooks – Brewster.
Middlesbrough (predicted XI): Glover – Neto, Van den Berg, Fry, Ayling – Hackney, Morris, Burgzorg, Azaz, Doak – Latte Lath.
Head-to-Head Matches: Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have won both of the last two meetings between these teams.
Free Prediction for Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Wilder’s side has the upper hand here. A "Draw No Bet" on Sheffield United at 1.62 odds looks like a safe option.
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