Hiram Moreno
With only 14 matchdays remaining in the Championship, the English Second Division is getting closer and closer to finding out which teams will be promoted to the top flight of English soccer. One of those contenders will play on Wednesday, in a Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough clash between two of the best teams so far this campaign.
Without further ado, JefeBet breaks down everything you need to know about the Championship matchday by matchday. So keep reading to find the best odds, team analysis, probable lineups, and our prediction for this Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough EFL Championship Matchday 32 Game on February 15, 2023
- Where: Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England
- When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Sheffield United (+110) / Tie (+235) / Middlesbrough (+270)
- Asian Handicap: Sheffield United (AH -0.5, +107) / Middlesbrough (AH +0.5, -129)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-103) / Under (-121)
- Both teams score: Yes (-134) / No (+102)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Sheffield United
The 2020/21 season saw Sheffield United relegated from the Premier League as they had one of the worst campaigns in the competition, but the Blades look set to try their luck in the top flight again after performing outstandingly well in this Championship.
Sheffield United are 2nd in the standings with 61 points after 18 wins, 7 draws, and 5 defeats. Plus, there are 10 points’ difference between them and third-placed Middlesbrough, so a positive result in this match allows them to face the rest of the matchdays with a fair point difference.
In addition, the home side will be in great shape as they have a ten-match unbeaten streak in the league games, with eight wins and two draws, and managed to score three goals in their last two official matches, beating Wrexham 3-1 in the FA Cup play-off and a 3-0 win over Swansea in their last league presentation.
Possible lineup (3-4-2-1): Wes Foderingham; Anel Ahmedhodzic, John Egan, Jack Robinson; Jayden Bogle, Oliver Norwood, Sander Berge, Max Lowe; Iliman Ndiaye, James McAtee; Oliver McBurnie.
Betting on Middlesbrough
It has been six years now since the last time Middlesbrough was in the Premier League, but this year looks like a good opportunity to return to the top flight thanks to what has been a great campaign for the Boro so far.
As mentioned above, Middlesbrough sit 3rd in the table with 15 wins, 6 draws, and 10 defeats. Plus, with the 7th place 6 points behind them, they know they will keep their playoff position whatever happens this matchday.
The northern English side will arrive in high spirits after winning their last three league games, with the last of those being a 1-3 victory over Cardiff City. Their offense was quite efficient in that positive stretch, scoring eight goals in the three matches, helping them to be the third-highest scoring club in the league going into this matchday (50 goals scored).
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen; Tommy Smith, Patrick McNair, Darragh Lenihan, Ryan Giles; Jonny Howson, Hayden Hackney; Marcus Forss, Chuba Akpom, Riley McGree; Cameron Archer.
JefeBet Prediction
Middlesbrough may be one of the most efficient attacking sides in the league, but this time they will be facing the team that has allowed the fewest goals of the campaign, as Sheffield has conceded just 24 goals in 30 games so far.
However, the Boro is known for being a stubborn away team, scoring in nine of their last ten away games. In fact, they are the highest scoring team in the league when playing on the road, with 27 goals scored.
We therefore assume that Middlesbrough will be able to breach the Blades‘ strong defense, but the home side can’t be ruled out at home, especially after scoring two or more goals in eight of their last nine games at Bramall Lane.
The first meeting between the two clubs in the campaign ended in a 2-2 draw, and we will surely see a similar scoreline this time around.
Prediction: Both teams score: yes (SHU 2 – MID 2).
