Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United prediction, betting tips and odds: Boro ready to bounce back

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Where to watch Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United

You can watch Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United in the Championship at 8pm on Wednesday, October 23, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.

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Middlesbrough
1pt 21-20 Hills

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Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United odds

Middlesbrough 21-20
Sheffield United 27-10
Draw 13-5

Odds correct at time of publishing

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United predictions

Mid-table Middlesbrough have felt short-changed on several occasions this season but they can give their Championship promotion hopes a major boost by defeating highflying Sheffield United at the Riverside.

If shot statistics and expected goals are definitions of a team's ability and potential then Middlesbrough should have plenty to look forward to.

Following last weekend's Championship fixtures, Michael Carrick's side were top of both metrics with a total of 178 shots and an xG of 18.43.

However, they have experienced numerous hard-luck stories, including on Saturday when they lost 2-0 at home to Bristol City despite a shot-count advantage of 20 to nine.

Boro's finishing has room for improvement, but their general dominance of matches should yield better returns as the campaign continues. 

And the Teessiders have a good opportunity against the Blades, who relinquished their unbeaten status with Friday's 2-0 loss at Leeds.

Sheffield United have been a front-foot side for much of the season but they attempted a containment strategy at Elland Road and could have no complaints with the outcome after failing to muster a shot on target.

Blades boss Chris Wilder may ask his team to play more positively against Boro but he has a big gap to fill in midfield with Vinicius Souza serving a one-match suspension.

The powerful Brazilian has played a key role in the Yorkshire side's strong start to the season and his absence may hurt them against Boro, who look a solid wager to secure an overdue fifth league win of the campaign.

Key stat

Middlesbrough have won four of their last five home fixtures against Sheffield United

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United team news

Middlesbrough
Tommy Smith and Darragh Lenihan are ruled out while Dael Fry and Jonny Howson are doubts.

Sheffield United
Vinicius Souza serves a one-game ban and Tom Davies remains sidelined.

Probable teams

Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1): Dieng; Ayling, Van den Berg, Edmundsson, Neto Borges; Morris, Hackney; Doak, Azaz, Hamilton; Latte Lath.
Subs: Jones, McGree, Burgzorg, Conway, Forss, Clarke, Barlaser.

Sheffield United (4-2-3-1): Cooper; Gilchrist, Souttar, Ahmedhodzic, Burrows; Peck, Arblaster; Rak-Sakyi, O'Hare, Hamer; Moore.
Subs: Norrington-Davies, Shackleton, Brewster, Campbell, Brooks, McCallum, Robinson.

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