Our Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd Prediction: 1-1
Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd in the England Championship is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Norwich vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England Championship victory over Norwich in their last outing. In that match, Middlesbrough saw 41% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norwich | 59% | 8 (2) | 0.87 | 44 |
 Middlesbrough | 41% | 6 (4) | 1.25 | 42 |
Sheff Utd's Last Match – Sheff Utd vs Millwall
Sheff Utd will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England Championship defeat against Millwall on August 23. In that match, Sheff Utd recorded 62% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Utd | 62% | 8 (2) | 1.2 | 65 |
 Millwall | 38% | 12 (5) | 1.3 | 43 |
Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Sheff Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.12 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sheff Utd average 2.2 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 14-17
Sheff Utd 22-17
Lineups
Middlesbrough (3-4-2-1) : Sol Brynn, Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Sam Silvera, Sontje Hansen, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway
Sheff Utd (4-3-3) : Michael Cooper, Japhet Tanganga, Ben Godfrey, Tyler Bindon, Harrison Burrows, Callum O`Hare, Sydie Peck, Gustavo Hamer, Andre Brooks, Tyrese Campbell, Louie Barry
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