Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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McBurnie, Oliver
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Watmore, Duncan
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Middlesbrough are starting to build up a strong head of steam.
Boro claimed a huge win over Luton over the weekend before beating Spurs in the FA Cup.
Chris Wilder and Boro have now leapfrogged his former club into 6th place and head into the match in better form.
Duncan Watmore to score anytime (7/2)
Watmore netted the crucial winning goal in Middlesbrough’s victory over Luton.
The striker now has six league goals to his name and is set to once again lead the line for Boro on Tuesday.
Match preview: Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Sheffield United were held to a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on the weekend.
The draw saw them drop out of the top six with Paul Heckingbottom’s side having also lost their previous match.
The Blades are just one point outside the playoffs but will definitely need a result on Tuesday.
Tuesday’s opponents are Middlesbrough who currently occupy 6th place.
WATFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 05: Oliver McBurnie of Sheffield United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Watford FC and Sheffield United at Vicarage Road on October 05, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Middlesbrough secure huge win over Luton
Chris Wilder returns to Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening for the first time since his sacking by Sheffield.
Middlesbrough secured a huge win in their push for promotion as they defeated Luton Town.
Boro claimed a 2-1 win at home against fellow playoffs chaser Luton.
McNair and Watmore scored for Wilder’s side as they moved into 6th place.
Last weekend, Middlesbrough also knocked Tottenham out of the FA Cup and were drawn away to Chelsea in the quarter-finals.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Dael Fry of Middlesbrough celebrates after beating Manchester United on penalties during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on February 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City - 3:1
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Swansea City vs Middlesbrough FC - 1:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Huddersfield Town - 0:2
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| May 17, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 2 | Sheffield United |
| May 14, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 2 | Nottingham Forest |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 4 - 0 | Fulham FC |
| April 29, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Queens Park Rangers | 1 - 3 | Sheffield United |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 27, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Swansea City | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 - 2 | Huddersfield Town |
| Sheffield United | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Matches played | 46 |
| 22 | Matches won | 20 |
| 206 | Goal attempts | 145 |
| 69 | Shots on goal | 40 |
| 79 | Shots off goal | 57 |
| 278 | Corner kicks | 240 |
| 21% | Average ball possession | 14% |
| 58 | Shots blocked | 48 |
| 95 | Cards given | 101 |
| 210 | Free kicks | 163 |
| 32 | Offsides | 16 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 2 |
| 57 | Goals by foot | 50 |
| 10 | Goals by head | 4 |
| 66 | Goals scored | 59 |
| 48 | Goals conceded | 50 |
| Sheffield United | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Matches | 18 |
| 9 | Home Matches | 9 |
| 9 | Away Matches | 9 |
| 15 | Total Goals | 17 |
| 0.83 | Average Goals Scored | 0.94 |
| 7 | Wins | 7 |
| 7 | Losses | 7 |
| 4 | Draws | 4 |
| March 8, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| September 28, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Sheffield United |
| February 13, 2019 | Championship 18/19 | Sheffield United | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough FC |
| August 7, 2018 | Championship 18/19 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 0 | Sheffield United |
| April 10, 2018 | Championship 17/18 | Sheffield United | 2 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
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What time is kick off between Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough FC?
19:45, Tuesday 08 March 2022
