Sheffield Wednesday FC
Football England - EFL Championship Hillsborough Wed 22 Oct 15:00
Middlesbrough FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough

Bottom-of-the-table Sheffield Wednesday host second-placed Middlesbrough in this Championship encounter at Hillsborough, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 22 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Best Bet Could Be Boro for the Win

We’re feeling confident that Middlesbrough can defeat Sheffield Wednesday and we’ll therefore bet them on the Full-Time Result market. Grab an attractive price of -149 with optimism that a win can be landed.

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Wednesday Won 2-1 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Sheffield Wednesday have lost back-to-back Championship games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Charlton Athletic at The Valley. Henrik Pedersen's side had four shots on target and enjoyed 60% possession, while Jamal Lowe registered the goal.

Middlesbrough claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Ipswich Town at Riverside Stadium. The Teeside outfit had 48% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Cedric Kipre (own goal) and Morgan Whittaker on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wednesday beat Middlesbrough at home when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Hillsborough. The previous 8 H2H meetings have led to three wins each and two draws.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough 18 9 6 3 24 19 5 24:19 33
24 Sheffield Wed logo Sheffield Wed 18 1 5 12 14 36 -22 14:36 -10
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Sheffield Wednesday – Last 10 League Games

Wednesday have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 11.0 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. The Owls have averaged 43.7% possession and 5.5 corners per game, conceding 2.2 goals and 6.6 corners from 16.9 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal.

Jamal Lowe, George Brown and Barry Bannan are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Leading assistor is Barry Bannan with 2.

Middlesbrough – Last 10 League Games

Middlesbrough have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.9% possession, 5.2 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.

Kaly Sene and Tommy Conway have 2 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Morgan Whittaker on 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Luke Ayling, Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker who have all made 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Joe Lumley (GK), Liam Palmer, Dominic Iorfa, Max Lowe, Yan Valery, Svante Ingelsson, Sean Fusire, Barry Bannan, Harry Amass, Jamal Lowe, Ike Ugbo.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Matt Targett, Alan Browne, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway, Delano Burgzorg, David Strelec.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get a value price of -149 for an away win in this Championship clash. Middlesbrough are expected to be superior and this could be the best route to achieving a payout.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Championship stats.

Key Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough league stats:

  • Middlesbrough have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Wednesday have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Wednesday have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Wednesday have lost their last 2 games.
Boro to Win Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 59.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wednesday Wednesday logo 0 - 2 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough are available at +550 to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bailey Cadamarteri Over 0.5 Shots On Target -116 BetMGM logo

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday) is available to finish with at least one shot on goal at -116. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

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Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough) can be wagered to find the net at +138. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -115 BetMGM logo

Each of the past four Middlesbrough away matches have involved the 10.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with seven of the last ten Sheffield Wednesday home games having the same result. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -115 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Wednesday Logo Wednesday
Total
12.10 5.50 6.60
Home
10.00 5.40 4.60
Away
11.10 3.80 7.30
Middlesbrough Logo Middlesbrough
Total
10.40 5.20 5.20
Home
10.40 6.00 4.40
Away
9.60 4.90 4.70
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Middlesbrough -149
Both Team To Score No -127
Total Corners Under 10.5 -115

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough 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.

Boro Match Odds Suggest Victory

With a roughly 60% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -152 betting odds for Middlesbrough winning this Championship clash. If you’re interested in wagering Sheffield Wednesday, you can get +390 for the underdog.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Middlesbrough -0.75 at -123. If they beat Wednesday by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Unders and Overs. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -128.

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Tommy Conway Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +140 available that Tommy Conway finds the net, while he is available at +330 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
First
+140
Anytime
+330
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David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
First
+148
Anytime
+350
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Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)
First
+275
Anytime
+650
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Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)
First
+290
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-278
Under 0.5
+150
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David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-244
Under 0.5
+138
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Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)
Over 0.5
-123
Under 0.5
-137
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Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-108
Under 0.5
-154
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Wednesday Struggling to Get Home Wins on the Board

Sheffield Wednesday are winless in the last eight games at Hillsborough. Henrik Pedersen's side have finished with six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Middlesbrough have gone without an away win in the last three games. The Teeside outfit have collected four defeats, three wins and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

The past meeting at Hillsborough saw Wednesday defeat Middlesbrough 2-1. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Hillsborough have involved two Wednesday triumphs, one Middlesbrough win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sheffield Wednesday logo Sheffield Wednesday Home Stats 1-3-6 2.40 0.50 1.90 4 6 4 6
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough Away Stats 3-3-4 2.10 1.10 1.00 4 6 4 6
  • 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
Sheffield Wednesday logo Sheffield Wednesday League Stats
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Wednesday vs Middlesbrough, check the team news first. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship together with updated injury news.

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

13 Joe Lumley
2 Liam Palmer 6 Dominic Iorfa 3 Max Lowe
7 Yan Valery 8 Svante Ingelsson 4 Sean Fusire 10 Barry Bannan 12 Harry Amass
9 Jamal Lowe 11 Ike Ugbo
31 Solomon Brynn
2 Callum Brittain 5 Alfie Jones 6 Dael Fry 3 Matt Targett
16 Alan Browne 7 Hayden Hackney
11 Morgan Whittaker 9 Tommy Conway 10 Delano Burgzorg
13 David Strelec

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield Wednesday Substitutes

  • 17Charlie McNeill
  • 18Bailey Cadamarteri
  • 22Gabriel Otegbayo
  • 25Logan Stretch
  • 27Reece Johnson
  • 28Cole McGhee
  • 32Joe Emery
  • 36Bruno Fernandes
  • 37Jarvis Thornton

Middlesbrough Substitutes

  • 8Riley McGree
  • 12Luke Ayling
  • 18Aidan Morris
  • 19Sverre Halseth Nypan
  • 20Kaly Sene
  • 22Samuel Silvera
  • 24Alex Bangura
  • 27Sontje Hansen
  • 33Jon McLaughlin

Previous Sheffield Wednesday Lineups

18 Oct Championship
Charlton 2-1 Sheffield Wed
04 Oct Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-5 Coventry
30 Sep Championship
Birmingham 2-2 Sheffield Wed
27 Sep Championship
Sheffield Wed 1-1 QPR
20 Sep Championship
Portsmouth 0-2 Sheffield Wed
16 Sep EFL Cup
Sheffield Wed 0-1 Grimsby

Previous Middlesbrough Lineups

17 Oct Championship
Middlesbrough 2-1 Ipswich
04 Oct Championship
Portsmouth 1-0 Middlesbrough
30 Sep Championship
Middlesbrough 0-0 Stoke
27 Sep Championship
Southampton 1-1 Middlesbrough
19 Sep Championship
Middlesbrough 2-1 West Brom
13 Sep Championship
Preston 2-2 Middlesbrough

Injuries & Suspensions

Sheffield Wednesday Injury Table
Type Name Info
Pierce Charles Shoulder
Nathaniel Chalobah Hamstring
Di'Shon Bernard Knee
Middlesbrough Injury Table
Type Name Info
Seny Dieng Other
Team Squads

Sheffield Wednesday Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Henrik Pedersen

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Max Lowe 3 D 10 898 10 0 0 0 1 0
Yan Valery 7 D 10 879 10 0 0 1 2 0
Barry Bannan 10 D 10 879 10 0 2 2 2 1
Svante Ingelsson 8 M 10 868 10 0 0 0 1 0
Liam Palmer 2 D 10 859 10 0 0 0 2 0

Middlesbrough Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rob Edwards

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Solomon Brynn 31 G 10 900 10 0 0 0 0 0
Alfie Jones 5 D 10 898 10 0 1 0 3 0
Hayden Hackney 7 M 10 875 10 0 1 2 2 0
Luke Ayling 12 D 10 793 9 1 0 2 1 0
Aidan Morris 18 M 10 787 9 1 0 1 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 18 13 4 1 50:18 43
2 Middlesbrough 18 9 6 3 24:19 33
3 Millwall 18 9 4 5 22:25 31
4 Stoke 18 9 3 6 26:14 30
5 Preston 18 8 6 4 25:19 30
6 Bristol City 18 8 5 5 26:20 29
7 Ipswich 18 7 7 4 30:19 28
8 Birmingham 18 8 4 6 27:20 28
9 Hull 18 8 4 6 30:30 28
10 Wrexham 18 6 8 4 23:20 26
11 Derby 18 7 5 6 25:25 26
12 West Brom 18 7 4 7 20:22 25
13 QPR 18 7 4 7 22:28 25
14 Southampton 18 6 6 6 28:25 24
15 Watford 18 6 6 6 24:23 24
16 Leicester 18 6 6 6 22:23 24
17 Charlton 18 6 5 7 18:23 23
18 Blackburn 18 6 3 9 18:23 21
19 Sheffield Utd 18 6 1 11 20:28 19
20 Oxford 18 4 6 8 20:25 18
21 Swansea 18 4 5 9 18:27 17
22 Portsmouth 18 4 5 9 15:25 17
23 Norwich 18 3 4 11 19:29 13
24 Sheffield Wed 18 1 5 12 14:36 -10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 9 7 2 0 25:7 23
2 Birmingham 9 6 2 1 21:8 20
3 Middlesbrough 9 6 2 1 13:9 20
4 Millwall 10 6 1 3 12:12 19
5 Watford 9 5 3 1 15:9 18
6 Preston 9 5 2 2 13:9 17
7 Hull 9 5 2 2 15:14 17
8 Stoke 9 5 1 3 15:7 16
9 Ipswich 9 4 4 1 15:9 16
10 West Brom 9 4 4 1 11:8 16
11 Wrexham 10 4 4 2 15:13 16
12 Bristol City 9 4 2 3 14:10 14
13 Charlton 8 4 2 2 10:9 14
14 Leicester 9 3 4 2 11:10 13
15 Southampton 8 3 3 2 10:7 12
16 Derby 9 3 3 3 12:13 12
17 QPR 8 3 2 3 11:12 11
18 Portsmouth 10 3 2 5 9:11 11
19 Oxford 9 2 4 3 10:13 10
20 Swansea 9 2 3 4 10:15 9
21 Sheffield Utd 8 2 1 5 7:11 7
22 Blackburn 9 1 2 6 8:15 5
23 Norwich 9 1 1 7 9:15 4
24 Sheffield Wed 10 0 2 8 5:24 2