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 – Millwall vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 England Championship victory over Millwall in their last outing. In that match, Middlesbrough saw 55% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Millwall | 45% | 3 (0) | 0.53 | 51 |
Middlesbrough | 55% | 8 (4) | 0.86 | 44 |
Sheff Utd's Last Match – Swansea vs Sheff Utd
Sheff Utd will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England Championship defeat against Swansea on August 16. In that match, Sheff Utd recorded 44% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swansea | 56% | 6 (3) | 1.14 | 37 |
Sheff Utd | 44% | 3 (0) | 0.39 | 40 |
Middlesbrough vs Sheff Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Sheff Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 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 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Sheff Utd average 2.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.