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Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Utd — Match Prediction

Championship 2026/27 · Matchday 39 · Sat 20 Mar, 00:00 UTC

Middlesbrough win
61%
Draw
20%
Sheffield Utd win
19%
Most likely score2–1
Projected goals2.1 – 1.1
Over 2.5 goals63%
Both teams score59%
MiddlesbroughWWDDW3rd · 15 pts
Sheffield UtdLWLLW18th · 9 pts

Ahead of Middlesbrough v Sheffield Utd in the Championship on 20 March 2027, Footyntel's model — built from each side's attack and defence strength and blended with last season's form — makes a home win for Middlesbrough the most likely outcome at 61%. The single most probable scoreline is 2–1, with projected goals of 2.1 for Middlesbrough and 1.1 for Sheffield Utd. There is a 63% chance of over 2.5 goals and 59% chance both teams score.

Scoreline probability

Model probability (%) of each scoreline — Middlesbrough goals down (↓), Sheffield Utd goals across (→). The outlined cell is the most likely result.

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Head-to-head

Last 2 meetings — Middlesbrough 2W · 0D · 0L.

Sheffield Utd1–2Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough1–0Sheffield Utd

Recent form

Middlesbrough
Wvs Wolverhampton1–0
D@ Birmingham2–2
Dvs Millwall2–2
Wvs Norwich4–3
W@ QPR1–0
Sheffield Utd
Wvs Lincoln City3–0
L@ Stoke1–2
Lvs Wolverhampton0–1
W@ Blackburn2–1
Lvs Norwich1–3

FAQ

Who will win Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Utd?

Footyntel's model makes a home win for Middlesbrough the most likely result at 61%. Full split: Middlesbrough win 61%, draw 20%, Sheffield Utd win 19%. It is a statistical model, not betting advice.

What is the predicted score for Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Utd?

The most probable scoreline from the model is 2–1 (Middlesbrough 2–1 Sheffield Utd). Projected goals: Middlesbrough 2.1, Sheffield Utd 1.1.

Will both teams score / will there be over 2.5 goals?

The model gives a 63% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 59% chance of both teams scoring.

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