Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025


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 | |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6:1 | 9 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1:6 | 0 |
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 GamesUnited 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:
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
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 (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.


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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.


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Corners Prediction
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.






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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this bet builder including two or less goals to be registered, Middlesbrough to win combined with Andre Brooks (United) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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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.













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 | |
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5-1-4 | 2.20 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
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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
- Championship: 12/02 2025 Sheffield United 3 Middlesbrough 1
- Championship: 23/10 2024 Middlesbrough 1 Sheffield United 0
- Championship: 15/02 2023 Sheffield United 1 Middlesbrough 3
- Championship: 14/08 2022 Middlesbrough 2 Sheffield United 2
- Championship: 08/03 2022 Sheffield United 4 Middlesbrough 1
- Championship: 28/09 2021 Middlesbrough 2 Sheffield United 0
- Championship: 13/02 2019 Sheffield United 1 Middlesbrough 0


- 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
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Middlesbrough this season are Alfie Jones (1), Dael Fry (1), Delano Burgzorg (1)
- Top Assistors for Middlesbrough this season are Morgan Whittaker (2), Aidan Morris (1), Finn Azaz (1)
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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
Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Middlesbrough Lineups
Previous Sheffield United Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |


















































