Preview: Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of the Boro.

Sheffield United are all set to lock horns with Middlesbrough for their matchweek 31 fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. This is going to be an entertaining clash to look at, taking place at Bramall Lane.

The Blades have performed below average since the beginning of the season. Having won 12 of their 30 matches, they are in 15th place on the league table at the moment. Sheffield United are coming in after securing a 3-1 win in their last outing and will now be looking to extend their winning run, but the next outing will be a tough one for them.

Middlesbrough have been showing top efforts at the moment. They have performed really well in their last four matches and will be eager to continue their positive run of form. The Boro secured an easy 1-0 win against Norwich City in their previous matchup. They are in second place on the EFL Championship points table and a win can get them to the top spot.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sheffield, England
• Stadium: Bramall Lane
• Date: Tuesday, February 10
• Kick-off Time: 01:31 a.m. IST (Monday, Feb 10; 08:01 p.m. GMT/ 03:01 p.m. ET/ 12:01 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Gavin Ward
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Sheffield United: L-L-W-D-W

Middlesbrough: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Callum O’Hare (Sheffield Utd)

Callum O’Hare is going to play an important role for Sheffield United, both in the midfield and the attacking front. In 30 EFL Championship appearances this season, he has scored eight goals and has five assists to his name. The 27-year-old is surely going to cause problems for the opponent’s defence.

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Morgan Whittaker will be a crucial aspect of the squad for Middlesbrough. He is going to lead the attack from the right for his side and is going to be a constant threat to the hosts. In 29 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has 16 goal contributions and will be eager to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Sheffield United have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last nine attempts.
• Middlesbrough have secured clean sheets in both of their last two matches.
• The Blades have only won one of their last five games against the Boro.

Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough: Betting Tips and Odds

• Middlesbrough to win @11/5 BetMGM
• Morgan Whittaker to score @29/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 BOYLE Sports

Injury and Team News

Sheffield United will miss out on the services of Tom Davies, Sam McCallum, Jairo Riedewald and Andre Brooks as they are injured. Patrick Bamford might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Alex Bangura, Alfie Jones, Darragh Lenihan, George Edmundson, Kaly Sene and Seny Dieng are not going to be in action for Middlesbrough. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 114

Sheffield Utd won: 46

Middlesbrough won: 45

Draws: 23

Predicted Lineups

Sheffield Utd predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cooper (GK); Seriki, Tanganga, Bindon, Burrows; Arblaster, Peck; Ogbene, O’Hare, Hamer; Cannon

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Brynn (GK); Brittain, Ayling, Malanda, Targett; Browne, Morris, Hackney; Whittaker, Conway, McGree

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense clash between these clubs. Middlesbrough are likely to secure three points against Sheffield United in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Sheffield Utd 1-2 Middlesbrough

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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