Sheffield United host Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane on Wednesday (February 15) in the Championship.
The hosts have enjoyed a solid campaign and are on course to secure an automatic return to the Premier League. Sheffield beat Swansea City 3-0 in their last league game. Sander Berge and Jack Robinson scored in the first half before Oliver McBurnie came off the bench to wrap up the win. Sheffield is second in the standings with 61 points from 30 games.
Middlesbrough, meanwhile, had a rocky start to their campaign but are now flying under Michael Carrick, finding themselves in the playoff spots. They won 3-1 at Cardiff City 3-1 at the weekend, with three players on the scoreboard including Cameron Archer, on loan from Aston Villa.
The visitors are third in the points table with 51 points.
Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Head to Head and Key Numbers
- In 110 previous meetings, Sheffield led 45-42.
- There have been 23 draws between the two teams, including their most recent meeting which ended 2-2.
- Middlesbrough are without a clean sheet in their last three games in the fixture.
- Sheffield have lost just one of their last four games in the fixture.
- The Blades have added 33 points at home this season. Only Burnley (40) have collected more.
- Eight of Middlesbrough’s ten league defeats this season have come away from home.
- Sheffield have the best defensive record in the English second tier this season, conceding 24 times.
Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough betting tip and prediction
Sheffield are on a winning streak and are unbeaten in their last 13 games in all competitions. They have won their last six home games and the trend could continue.
Meanwhile, Middlesbrough are on a three-match winning streak and have won seven of their last eight league games. They have won three of their last four outings away from home and could pick up a point here.
Prediction: Sheffield United 2-2 Middlesbrough
Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: tie
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/Under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals (Four of the last six games have produced over 2.5 goals).
Tip 3: Sheffield will score first: Yes (the hosts have scored the first goal in six of their last seven games).