Sheffield United and Middlesbrough face each other on Monday 02.09.2026, at 20:01 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sheffield United's home ground, the Bramall Lane.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Sheffield United preview
Sheffield United heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 30 matches, The Blades secured 12 victories, 3 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sheffield United's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Sheffield United has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 47 goals, of which 43 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.43 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Callum O'Hare, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Gustavo Hamer has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Sheffield United has conceded 43 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.43 per game) and 49 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.53 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Middlesbrough preview
Middlesbrough comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 17 victories, 7 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.93 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.
Boro's attack has been highly effective, scoring 48 goals during this period. Of that total, 47 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.57 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
Boro's offensive system is led by Morgan Whittaker, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Hayden Hackney. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 0.97 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.13 per match.
Head to head: Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sheffield United
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L L |
1.3 |
| Home | W W W W D |
1.64 |
| Away | D L L W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.79 | 2.94 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.71 | 1.19 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.07 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 36% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 21% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 57% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.77 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.13 | 1.51 |
Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
1.93 |
| Home | W W W L D |
2.2 |
| Away | W W L L W |
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 67% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.4 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 1.67 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 0.97 | 0.73 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 47% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 47% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 20% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 60% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.59 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.22 | 1.07 |
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