Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction & betting tips – 26/12/2024

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Championship - Regular Season - 23

26th Dec 24, 15:00
Riverside Stadium

Middlesbrough

LDWDD
3 : 3

HT: 3 - 0

Sheffield Wednesday

DDWLD
5' B. Doak (F. Azaz)
15' F. Azaz (Neto Borges)
30' F. Azaz
47' S. Ingelsson (S. Charles)
54' J. Windass
61' Y. Valery (S. Charles)

Referee: Anthony Backhouse, England

Odds Standings H2H Form Stats Predictions

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Match Facts

The upcoming match between Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday is set for December 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England. A. Backhouse has been appointed as the referee for this match.

  • The probability of winning for Middlesbrough is 48%. The probability of a draw between Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday is 20%. The probability of winning for Sheffield Wednesday is 32%.
  • Our calculations suggest a 73% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 27% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
  • There's a 55% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 45%.
  • The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on April 1, 2024, where Middlesbrough won against Sheffield Wednesday with a score of 2-0
  • Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Middlesbrough has emerged victorious 3 time(s), Sheffield Wednesday has claimed 1 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Middlesbrough has averaged 1.8 goals per game, while Sheffield Wednesday has netted an average of 1 goals.
  • In the current Championship standings, Middlesbrough occupies the 6th spot, while Sheffield Wednesday sits in 9th place.
  • Middlesbrough's performance in the Championship this season shows 10 victories, 7 defeats, and 5 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
  • Sheffield Wednesday has recorded 9 wins, 8 losses, and 5 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.3 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.4 goals.
  • Sheffield Wednesday's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 3 times, lost 1 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.6 goals per match and conceded 0.8 goals.
  • Leading the goal-scoring charts for Middlesbrough is E. Latte Lath, who has found the net 9 times this season.
  • J. Windass stands out as Sheffield Wednesday's most prolific scorer, having notched up 7 goals in the current campaign.
  • Middlesbrough will be without the services of: A. Bangura (Achilles Tendon Injury), D. Lenihan (Ankle Injury)
  • Sheffield Wednesday faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: D. Bernard (Red Card), A. Famewo (Muscle Injury)

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Lineups

Middlesbrough

STARTING LINEUPS

  • 31GS. BrynnSubstitution60'
  • 15DA. Dijksteel
  • 6DD. Fry
  • 3DR. van den Berg
  • 30DNeto BorgesAssistSubstitution90'
  • 4MD. Barlaser
  • 7MH. Hackney
  • 50MB. DoakGoalSubstitution60'
  • 20MF. AzazAssistGoalGoalSubstitution59'
  • 10MD. Burgzorg
  • 22FT. ConwaySubstitution9'

SUBSTITUTES

  • 9FE. Latte LathSubstitution9'
  • 5DM. ClarkeSubstitution59'
  • 23GT. GloverSubstitution60'
  • 11FI. JonesSubstitution60'
  • 27DL. EngelSubstitution90'
  • 49ML. McCabe
  • 14FA. Gilbert
  • 8MR. McGree
  • 17FM. Hamilton
Coach IconM. CarrickHead Coach
Sheffield Wednesday

STARTING LINEUPS

  • 1GJ. Beadle
  • 6DD. Iorfa
  • 33DG. OtegbayoSubstitution46'
  • 3DM. Lowe
  • 27MY. ValeryGoalSubstitution76'
  • 44MS. CharlesAssistAssist
  • 10MB. Bannan
  • 18MM. Johnson
  • 11FJ. WindassGoalSubstitution87'
  • 41FD. GassamaSubstitution87'
  • 9FJ. LoweSubstitution46'

SUBSTITUTES

  • 8MS. IngelssonSubstitution46'Goal
  • 4MN. ChalobahSubstitution46'
  • 14DPol ValentínSubstitution76'
  • 24FM. SmithSubstitution87'
  • 12FI. UgboSubstitution87'
  • 19FO. Kobacki
  • 13FC. Paterson
  • 47GP. Charles
  • 17FC. McNeill
Coach IconD. RöhlHead Coach

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday - Standings

# Team MP W D L GF GA +/- PTS
1 Sheffield Utd 27 17 6 4 38 17 21 55
2 Leeds 26 15 8 3 48 19 29 53
3 Burnley 27 14 11 2 31 9 22 53
4 Sunderland 27 14 9 4 39 22 17 51
5 Blackburn 27 12 6 9 31 24 7 42
6 West Brom 27 9 14 4 33 22 11 41
7 Middlesbrough 27 11 8 8 44 34 10 41
8 Watford 27 12 5 10 38 37 1 41
9 Bristol City 27 9 10 8 33 31 2 37
10 Sheffield Wednesday 26 10 7 9 38 40 -2 37
11 Norwich 27 9 9 9 43 39 4 36
12 QPR 27 8 11 8 30 34 -4 35
13 Swansea 27 9 7 11 30 33 -3 34
14 Coventry 27 8 8 11 35 37 -2 32
15 Oxford United 27 8 8 11 30 41 -11 32
16 Preston 27 6 13 8 28 34 -6 31
17 Millwall 26 7 9 10 24 24 0 30
18 Stoke City 27 6 10 11 25 33 -8 28
19 Derby 27 7 6 14 31 37 -6 27
20 Cardiff 27 6 9 12 29 41 -12 27
21 Hull City 27 6 8 13 26 36 -10 26
22 Portsmouth 26 6 8 12 32 45 -13 26
23 Luton 27 7 5 15 27 44 -17 26
24 Plymouth 27 4 9 14 25 55 -30 21

Head to head

These teams have met 10 times in recent seasons. Middlesbrough has won 4 times, while Sheffield Wednesday has secured 3 victories. 3 matches ended in a draw. The goal tally stands at 15 for Middlesbrough and 14 for Sheffield Wednesday.

4
3
3
MiddlesbroughDrawsSheffield Wednesday
Over 1.5 Goals
80%
8/10 Matches
Over 2.5 Goals
60%
6/10 Matches
Over 3.5 Goals
30%
3/10 Matches
Both Teams Scored
70%
7/10 Matches
Middlesbrough Clean Sheets
20%
2/10 Matches
Sheffield Wednesday Clean Sheets
20%
2/10 Matches

Past H2H Results & Fixtures

26 Dec 2024Championship
Middlesbrough3 - 3Sheffield Wednesday
01 Apr 2024Championship
Middlesbrough2 - 0Sheffield Wednesday
19 Sep 2023Championship
Sheffield Wednesday1 - 1Middlesbrough
24 Apr 2021Championship
Middlesbrough3 - 1Sheffield Wednesday
29 Dec 2020Championship
Sheffield Wednesday2 - 1Middlesbrough
22 Jul 2020Championship
Sheffield Wednesday1 - 2Middlesbrough
28 Sep 2019Championship
Middlesbrough1 - 4Sheffield Wednesday
26 Dec 2018Championship
Middlesbrough0 - 1Sheffield Wednesday
19 Oct 2018Championship
Sheffield Wednesday1 - 2Middlesbrough
30 Jan 2018Championship
Middlesbrough0 - 0Sheffield Wednesday

Last matches: Middlesbrough 1.10

Statistics are for the last 10 games

W 2 (20%)D 5 (50%)L 3 (30%)
Championship18/01/2025
Portsmouth
2 - 1
Middlesbrough
FA Cup11/01/2025
Middlesbrough
0 - 1
Blackburn
Championship04/01/2025
Middlesbrough
1 - 1
Cardiff
Championship01/01/2025
Hull City
0 - 1
Middlesbrough
Championship29/12/2024
Middlesbrough
0 - 0
Burnley
Championship26/12/2024
Middlesbrough
3 - 3
Sheffield Wednesday
Championship21/12/2024
Plymouth
3 - 3
Middlesbrough
Championship14/12/2024
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Millwall
Championship10/12/2024
Leeds
3 - 1
Middlesbrough
Championship06/12/2024
Burnley
1 - 1
Middlesbrough

Last matches: Sheffield Wednesday 1.60

Statistics are for the last 10 games

W 4 (40%)D 4 (40%)L 2 (20%)
FA Cup11/01/2025
Coventry
1 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
Championship04/01/2025
Sheffield Wednesday
2 - 2
Millwall
Championship01/01/2025
Sheffield Wednesday
4 - 2
Derby
Championship29/12/2024
Preston
3 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
Championship26/12/2024
Middlesbrough
3 - 3
Sheffield Wednesday
Championship21/12/2024
Sheffield Wednesday
2 - 0
Stoke City
Championship14/12/2024
Oxford United
1 - 3
Sheffield Wednesday
Championship10/12/2024
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Blackburn
Championship07/12/2024
Sheffield Wednesday
1 - 1
Preston
Championship01/12/2024
Derby
1 - 2
Sheffield Wednesday

Unknown Team vs Sheffield Wednesday - Per Match Stats

This section shows the average per-match statistics for both teams in the current season of this league.

Unknown TeamGames: 18
Sheffield WednesdayGames: 18

Matches

57%
Ball Possession
45%
533.06
Total passes
347.33
459.39
Passes accurate
267.22
86%
Passes %
76%
9.17
Fouls
12.78
1.61
Yellow Cards
1.89
0.06
Red Cards
0.06
6.39
Corner Kicks
7
2.78
Offsides
1.56

Attack

15.22
Total Shots
13.5
4.94
Shots on Goal
4.28
1.62
expected_goals
1.47
5.78
Shots off Goal
5.39
10.56
Shots insidebox
9.11
4.67
Shots outsidebox
4.39
4.5
Blocked Shots
3.83
0.89
Goals Scored
0.94

Defense

1.83
Goalkeeper Saves
2.56
0.94
Goals Conceded
1.17
0.11
goals_prevented
-0.22
4
Clean Sheets
1
9.17
Fouls
12.78

Predictions

Match Outcome Prediction

Home 42%
Draw 27%
Away 32%
Middlesbrough Sheffield Wednesday
17% Clean Sheet 13%
87% Over 0.5 Goals 83%
51% Over 1.5 Goals 48%
Both Teams to Score 74%
Most Likely Scoreline 1-1
Over 2.5 Goals 55%
Over 3.5 Goals 31%
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