Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

Middlesbrough host Sheffield United in this Championship clash at Riverside Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 30 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Boro and Blades to Cancel Each Other Out

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 when Middlesbrough clash with Sheffield United. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to take odds of 1.80 and we think a return is on the cards.

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United Won 3-1 When Teams Last Met

Middlesbrough won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. On their travels against Norwich City at Carrow Road, they made it three wins on the bounce. The Boro had 41% possession and totalled four shots on target, with Finn Azaz and Tommy Conway scoring one goal each.

Sheffield United suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 1-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Millwall at Bramall Lane. Ruben Selles' team boasted 61% possession and recorded four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Bramall Lane, with United claiming the home win. Beating Middlesbrough by a 3-1 scoreline. Each team have landed three wins from the previous 7 H2H games, along with one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Middlesbrough	3	3	0	0	6	1	5	6:1	9
24	Sheffield Utd	3	0	0	3	1	6	-5	1:6	0

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Middlesbrough have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The Boro have averaged 54.4% possession and 6.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 3.7 corners.

Top scorers Finn Azaz and Tommy Conway have found the net 3 times, with Hayden Hackney getting 1. Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker and Kelechi Iheanacho are the leading assists makers with 2.

United have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Ruben Selles' men have averaged 52.9% possession, 6.2 corners taken and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

The top scorers have been Tyrese Campbell, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer and Andre Brooks, with 2 goals apiece. Harrison Burrows is top assists provider with 3, while Michael Cooper has kept 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Sam Silvera, Morgan Whittaker, Delano Burgzorg, Tommy Conway.

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-3-3): Michael Cooper (GK), Ben Godfrey, Tyler Bindon, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Callum O'Hare, Sydie Peck, Gustavo Hamer, Andre Brooks, Tyrese Campbell, Louie Barry.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 Goals for this Championship encounter. The numbers suggest that the two teams might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of 1.80 look more than fair.

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Key Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Middlesbrough games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Middlesbrough games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Middlesbrough games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 United games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 United games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 United games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 55.6% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Bettors wanting to boost their odds might want to combine the Under 2.5 Goals pick with a specific side to land a victory. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Sheffield United

There could be merit in backing Middlesbrough to win 1-0. Odds of 7.50 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andre Brooks Over 0.5 Shots On Target 3.00

Andre Brooks (United) has had one or more shots on goal in two of his past eight Championship matches. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Shots on Target line at odds of 3.00.

Latest Andre Brooks Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

6.25

First

13.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

2.95

Under 0.5

1.30

Shots

Over 0.5

1.54

Under 0.5

-

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Finn Azaz to Score 4.10

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) has racked up three goals in his past nine Championship games. We’ll take a chance at 4.10 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Finn Azaz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

4.10

First

8.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.66

Under 0.5

1.97

Shots

Over 2.5

1.72

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.68

The average corner count for the past five United matches has been 12.00, with the equivalent number for the previous five Middlesbrough games being 11.20. The stats imply that it’s worth selecting Over for Total Corners, with 1.68 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Middlesbrough

Total

10.10 6.40 3.70

Home

9.50 6.20 3.30

Away

9.20 4.20 5.00

Sheffield United

Total

10.40 6.20 4.20

Home

11.20 7.40 3.80

Away

9.00 4.80 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.67

Under 9.5

2.05

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 5.5

1.91

Under 5.5

1.80

Sheffield United Corners

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.73

Most Corners

1

1.77

X

7.50

2

2.45

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Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Boro to Triumph

With a 47% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Middlesbrough are favourites to come out on top in this Championship clash and they’re available at 2.15 with the bookmakers. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure 3.20 for Sheffield United.

There’s the chance to back Middlesbrough at 1.88 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat United but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get 1.75 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

2.15

X

3.45

2

3.20

Half-Time Result

1

2.75

X

2.18

2

3.60

Double Chance

1X

1.32

12

1.28

X2

1.64

Draw No Bet

1

1.57

2

2.28

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

1.88

2 Hcp +0.25

1.92

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.81

Over 2.5

1.95

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.75

No

1.96

Tommy Conway Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Tommy Conway is available at 3.20 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of 5.80 to find the net first.

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

5.80

Anytime

3.20

Tyrese Campbell (United)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.80

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.00

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.10

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.30

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.50

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.60

Thomas Cannon (United)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.70

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

First

9.50

Anytime

5.00

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

First

11.00

Anytime

5.30

Gustavo Hamer (United)

First

12.00

Anytime

5.75

Louie Barry (United)

First

12.00

Anytime

6.25

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

13.00

Anytime

6.25

Andre Brooks (United)

First

13.00

Anytime

6.25

Ehije Ukaki (United)

First

14.00

Anytime

7.00

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

20.00

Anytime

8.50

Harrison Burrows (United)

First

21.00

Anytime

9.50

Sydie Peck (United)

First

21.00

Anytime

10.00

Callum O'Hare (United)

First

21.00

Anytime

11.00

Sam Curtis (United)

First

23.00

Anytime

11.50

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.46

Under 0.5

2.35

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.66

Under 0.5

1.97

Tyrese Campbell (United)

Over 0.5

1.70

Under 0.5

1.90

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.71

Under 0.5

1.90

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.80

Under 0.5

1.80

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.81

Under 0.5

1.79

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.90

Under 0.5

1.71

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.95

Under 0.5

1.67

Thomas Cannon (United)

Over 0.5

2.10

Under 0.5

1.57

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

2.10

Under 0.5

1.58

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

2.35

Under 0.5

1.46

Gustavo Hamer (United)

Over 0.5

2.35

Under 0.5

1.46

Louie Barry (United)

Over 0.5

2.65

Under 0.5

1.36

Andre Brooks (United)

Over 0.5

2.95

Under 0.5

1.30

Ehije Ukaki (United)

Over 0.5

3.10

Under 0.5

1.27

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

3.35

Under 0.5

1.23

Sam Curtis (United)

Over 0.5

3.50

Under 0.5

1.21

Sydie Peck (United)

Over 0.5

3.75

Under 0.5

1.18

Callum O'Hare (United)

Over 0.5

3.90

Under 0.5

1.17

Harrison Burrows (United)

Over 0.5

4.20

Under 0.5

1.14

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 2.5

1.67

Under 2.5

-

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

Over 2.5

1.72

Under 2.5

-

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

Over 2.5

2.15

Under 2.5

-

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 2.5

2.08

Under 2.5

-

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 2.5

2.07

Under 2.5

-

Tyrese Campbell (United)

Over 1.5

1.66

Under 1.5

-

Sydie Peck (United)

Over 1.5

2.35

Under 1.5

-

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

1.55

Under 1.5

-

Louie Barry (United)

Over 1.5

2.50

Under 1.5

-

Gustavo Hamer (United)

Over 1.5

2.07

Under 1.5

-

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

1.78

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Cannon (United)

Over 1.5

2.10

Under 1.5

-

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

1.49

Under 1.5

-

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

1.61

Under 1.5

-

Andre Brooks (United)

Over 0.5

1.54

Under 0.5

-

Ehije Ukaki (United)

Over 0.5

1.61

Under 0.5

-

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.60

Under 0.5

-

Harrison Burrows (United)

Over 0.5

1.63

Under 0.5

-

Callum O'Hare (United)

Over 0.5

1.78

Under 0.5

-

Sam Curtis (United)

Over 0.5

1.75

Under 0.5

-

Five Middlesbrough Wins From Their Past Ten Home Matches

Middlesbrough have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

United have recorded six victories and four defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Middlesbrough enjoyed a 1-0 winning scoreline when last meeting United at Riverside Stadium. Aside from one draw, Middlesbrough have dominated the past 3 H2H meetings at Riverside Stadium with two victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Middlesbrough Home Stats		5-1-4	2.20	1.00	1.20	5	5	4	6
Sheffield United Away Stats		6-0-4	1.90	1.20	0.70	4	6	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

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