Middlesbrough FC
Football England - EFL Championship Riverside Stadium Sat 30 Aug 07:30
Sheffield United FC
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Championship Betting Preview: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

Middlesbrough host Sheffield United in this Championship clash at Riverside Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 30 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Boro and Blades to Cancel Each Other Out

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 when Middlesbrough clash with Sheffield United. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to take odds of -125 and we think a return is on the cards.

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United Won 3-1 When Teams Last Met

Middlesbrough won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. On their travels against Norwich City at Carrow Road, they made it three wins on the bounce. The Boro had 41% possession and totalled four shots on target, with Finn Azaz and Tommy Conway scoring one goal each.

Sheffield United suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 1-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Millwall at Bramall Lane. Ruben Selles' team boasted 61% possession and recorded four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Bramall Lane, with United claiming the home win. Beating Middlesbrough by a 3-1 scoreline. Each team have landed three wins from the previous 7 H2H games, along with one draw.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough 3 3 0 0 6 1 5 6:1 9
24 Sheffield Utd logo Sheffield Utd 3 0 0 3 1 6 -5 1:6 0
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Middlesbrough – Last 10 League Games

Middlesbrough have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The Boro have averaged 54.4% possession and 6.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 3.7 corners.

Top scorers Finn Azaz and Tommy Conway have found the net 3 times, with Hayden Hackney getting 1. Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker and Kelechi Iheanacho are the leading assists makers with 2.

Sheffield United – Last 10 League Games

United have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Ruben Selles' men have averaged 52.9% possession, 6.2 corners taken and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

The top scorers have been Tyrese Campbell, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer and Andre Brooks, with 2 goals apiece. Harrison Burrows is top assists provider with 3, while Michael Cooper has kept 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Sam Silvera, Morgan Whittaker, Finn Azaz, Tommy Conway.

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Michael Cooper (GK), Ben Godfrey, Tyler Bindon, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Callum O'Hare, Sydie Peck, Gustavo Hamer, Andre Brooks, Tyrese Campbell, Louie Barry.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 Goals for this Championship encounter. The numbers suggest that the two teams might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -125 look more than fair.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Championship form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Middlesbrough games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Middlesbrough games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Middlesbrough games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 United games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 United games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 United games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 55.6% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Middlesbrough Middlesbrough logo 1 - 0 Sheffield United logo Sheffield United

There could be merit in backing Middlesbrough to win 1-0. Odds of +600 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Andre Brooks Over 0.5 Shots On Target +200 BetMGM logo

Andre Brooks (United) has had one or more shots on goal in two of his past eight Championship matches. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Shots on Target line at odds of +200.

Latest Andre Brooks Player Prop Odds

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Finn Azaz to Score +310 BetMGM logo

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) has racked up three goals in his past nine Championship games. We’ll take a chance at +310 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Finn Azaz Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

The average corner count for the past five United matches has been 12.00, with the equivalent number for the previous five Middlesbrough games being 11.20. The stats imply that it’s worth selecting Over for Total Corners, with -147 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Middlesbrough Logo Middlesbrough
Total
10.10 6.40 3.70
Home
9.50 6.20 3.30
Away
9.20 4.20 5.00
Sheffield United Logo Sheffield United
Total
10.40 6.20 4.20
Home
11.20 7.40 3.80
Away
9.00 4.80 4.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -125
Full-Time Result Middlesbrough +112
Shots On Target Andre Brooks Over 0.5 +200

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Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Boro to Triumph

With a 47% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Middlesbrough are favourites to come out on top in this Championship clash and they’re available at +115 with the bookmakers. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +225 for Sheffield United.

There’s the chance to back Middlesbrough at -115 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat United but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -127 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Tommy Conway Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Tommy Conway is available at +220 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +480 to find the net first.

Player Goals
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
First
+220
Anytime
+480
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Tyrese Campbell (United)
First
+285
Anytime
+550
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Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)
First
+310
Anytime
+700
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Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)
First
+320
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-217
Under 0.5
+135
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Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-102
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Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-141
Under 0.5
-111
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Tyrese Campbell (United)
Over 0.5
-139
Under 0.5
-114
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Player Shots
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-
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Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)
Over 2.5
-133
Under 2.5
-
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Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-
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Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
Over 2.5
+112
Under 2.5
-
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Five Middlesbrough Wins From Their Past Ten Home Matches

Middlesbrough have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

United have recorded six victories and four defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Middlesbrough enjoyed a 1-0 winning scoreline when last meeting United at Riverside Stadium. Aside from one draw, Middlesbrough have dominated the past 3 H2H meetings at Riverside Stadium with two victories.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough Home Stats 5-1-4 2.20 1.00 1.20 5 5 4 6
Sheffield United logo Sheffield United Away Stats 6-0-4 1.90 1.20 0.70 4 6 3 7
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough League Stats
Sheffield United logo Sheffield United League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Middlesbrough vs United team news before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

31 Solomon Brynn
12 Luke Ayling 6 Dael Fry 5 Alfie Jones
2 Callum Brittain 7 Hayden Hackney 18 Aidan Morris 22 Sam Silvera
11 Morgan Whittaker 20 Finn Azaz
9 Tommy Conway
1 Michael Cooper
5 Ben Godfrey 6 Tyler Bindon 19 Jack Robinson 14 Harrison Burrows
10 Callum O'Hare 42 Sydie Peck 8 Gustavo Hamer
11 Andre Brooks 23 Tyrese Campbell 27 Louie Barry

Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous Middlesbrough Lineups

23 Aug Championship
Norwich 1-2 Middlesbrough
16 Aug Championship
Millwall 0-3 Middlesbrough
12 Aug EFL Cup
Middlesbrough 0-4 Doncaster
09 Aug Championship
Middlesbrough 1-0 Swansea
03 May Championship
Coventry 2-0 Middlesbrough
26 Apr Championship
Middlesbrough 0-0 Norwich

Previous Sheffield United Lineups

23 Aug Championship
Sheffield Utd 0-1 Millwall
16 Aug Championship
Swansea 1-0 Sheffield Utd
13 Aug EFL Cup
Birmingham 2-1 Sheffield Utd
09 Aug Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-4 Bristol City
24 May Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-2 Sunderland
12 May Championship
Sheffield Utd 3-0 Bristol City

Injuries & Suspensions

Middlesbrough Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alex Bangura Other
Sheffield United Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jamie Shackleton Foot
Tom Davies Muscle
Ollie Arblaster Knee
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Stoke 3 3 0 0 8:2 9
2 Middlesbrough 3 3 0 0 6:1 9
3 Coventry 3 2 1 0 12:4 7
4 West Brom 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
5 Birmingham 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
6 Preston 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
7 Leicester 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
8 Millwall 3 2 0 1 3:4 6
9 Bristol City 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
10 Southampton 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
11 Portsmouth 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
12 Watford 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
13 Swansea 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
14 Charlton 3 1 1 1 1:1 4
15 Hull 3 1 1 1 3:5 4
16 Blackburn 3 1 0 2 4:3 3
17 Norwich 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
18 Ipswich 3 0 2 1 2:3 2
19 Wrexham 3 0 1 2 5:7 1
20 Derby 3 0 1 2 5:9 1
21 Sheffield Wed 3 0 1 2 3:7 1
22 QPR 3 0 1 2 3:10 1
23 Oxford 3 0 0 3 2:5 0
24 Sheffield Utd 3 0 0 3 1:6 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Preston 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
2 Coventry 2 1 1 0 7:1 4
3 West Brom 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
4 Birmingham 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
5 Swansea 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
6 Stoke 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
7 Leicester 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
8 Watford 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
9 Middlesbrough 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
10 Southampton 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
11 Charlton 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
12 Hull 2 1 0 1 3:5 3
13 Ipswich 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
14 QPR 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
15 Bristol City 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
16 Wrexham 2 0 1 1 4:5 1
17 Derby 2 0 1 1 4:6 1
18 Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
19 Blackburn 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
20 Oxford 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
21 Norwich 2 0 0 2 2:4 0
22 Millwall 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
23 Sheffield Wed 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
24 Sheffield Utd 2 0 0 2 1:5 0