Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Championship match on February 12th, 2025

Sheffield United and Middlesbrough will on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at 20:00h (UTC), play in a Championship football game in England, check the Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough will occur

The game takes place in the Bramall Lane stadium, in the city of Sheffield, with a capacity for 32050 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

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Introduction to the Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough betting tip 2024/2025

The Championship has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.67 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.49 goals per match played.

Sheffield United last match

Sheffield United comes from a win in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Portsmouth, in a match valid for Championship, and the match ended 2-1. Coach C. Wilder's team lined up with this formation: 4-2-3-1.

Prior to the match the odds were 1.57, making clear the team's favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.

While a good part of the team did not have an eye-catching performance, Thomas Cannon called the responsibility. It appeared very well in the contest's central moments, becoming the great name of victory for Sheffield United.

Middlesbrough last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Championship, Middlesbrough, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Sunderland team with a final score of 2-3.

A fairly even game was expected, with odds for the home defeat at 2.60.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough h2h

The last time these teams battled against each other in Championship, Sheffield United ranked 4th place while Middlesbrough was in 11th place. Sheffield United took to the field with a 4-4-1-1 tactic, while Middlesbrough deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

The last preceding match between these two teams was from 23-10-2024. The match was valid for the 2024/2025 season of the Championship, and it ended with a 1-0 win for Middlesbrough.

The last match between these two clubs was a seesaw battle to the end.

The Sheffield United team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Middlesbrough has been more irregular.

P. Hodskinson and R. Woodward will be supporting from the sideline while M. Donohue will be on the football field for this match.

Sheffield United

Championship leaderboard now

The Sheffield United team with 64 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion, with a campaign of 20 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses.

In the 32nd round, the team has a small disadvantage of 2 points against Leeds United team who occupies position 1.

Sheffield United analysis

After 31 rounds, Sheffield United has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 43 goals for and 22 conceded.

Being naturally stronger at home than as a visiting team, having won 9 games away from home. At home the team proves to be better, having positive results, with 11 wins against 2 losses, and 2 draws.

Best goalscorer from Sheffield United

At the individual level, in this competition's offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Gustavo Hamer. The Midfielder has already scored 7 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Sheffield United, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.

Middlesbrough

Championship leaderboard now

Middlesbrough arrives in this game with 44 points, and in 7th place in the Championship, having won 12 games in total and lost 10 times, making a total of 8 draws.

Middlesbrough analysis

Middlesbrough counted 49 goals scored and 39 conceded at the end of Championship day number 31.

Middlesbrough has been struggling to find their form lately, with just 1 win in their last 5 matches. They need to work on their defensive solidity and finishing if they want to turn their fortunes around and start climbing up the league table.

As we approach the Regular Season, Middlesbrough is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

The Middlesbrough team usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 55.53%. Teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents.

Middlesbrough is a more offensive team than Sheffield United, having 3056 attacks vs. 2778 from Sheffield United, having scored 49 times, in comparison, Sheffield United converted into goal 43 times.

Best goalscorer from Middlesbrough

If we want to highlight a player in the team's offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Emmanuel Latte Lath. Middlesbrough owes some of their triumphs to the Attacker who scored 11 goals in this season.

It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Historical data: Middlesbrough

With 4 titles won in the tournament's history the Middlesbrough team is one of the leading names in the competition. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.

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Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Sheffield United is Gustavo Hamer, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Middlesbrough is Emmanuel Latte Lath, he has scored in 11 opportunities.

A good bet could be made between 75-90 minutes of the game as this is the time most goals are scored.

Corners Top Betting Tips

By combining the number of corners of both teams, we can see an average of 5.26 corners per game, also a market to explore to obtain good results in sports betting.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.77 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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