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Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough — Match Prediction

Championship 2026/27 · Matchday 23 · Sat 26 Dec, 12:30 UTC

Sheffield Utd win
31%
Draw
24%
Middlesbrough win
45%
Most likely score1–1
Projected goals1.4 – 1.7
Over 2.5 goals59%
Both teams score61%
Sheffield UtdLWLLW18th · 9 pts
MiddlesbroughWWDDW3rd · 15 pts

Ahead of Sheffield Utd v Middlesbrough in the Championship on 26 December 2026, Footyntel's model — built from each side's attack and defence strength and blended with last season's form — makes an away win for Middlesbrough the most likely outcome at 45%. The single most probable scoreline is 1–1, with projected goals of 1.4 for Sheffield Utd and 1.7 for Middlesbrough. There is a 59% chance of over 2.5 goals and 61% chance both teams score.

Scoreline probability

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

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Head-to-head

Last 2 meetings — Sheffield Utd 0W · 0D · 2L.

Sheffield Utd1–2Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough1–0Sheffield Utd

Recent form

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

FAQ

Who will win Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough?

Footyntel's model makes an away win for Middlesbrough the most likely result at 45%. Full split: Sheffield Utd win 31%, draw 24%, Middlesbrough win 45%. It is a statistical model, not betting advice.

What is the predicted score for Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough?

The most probable scoreline from the model is 1–1 (Sheffield Utd 1–1 Middlesbrough). Projected goals: Sheffield Utd 1.4, Middlesbrough 1.7.

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

The model gives a 59% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 61% chance of both teams scoring.

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