Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
28th September 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 8/5 odds taken 1220 GMT, Monday 27 September
Neil Warnock goes up against one of his many former clubs on Tuesday as Middlesbrough welcome Sheffield United to the Riverside Stadium in EFL Championship action. Boro could do with the points after suffering three defeats in their last four. Slavisa Jokanovic has finally found his feet at Bramall Lane, guiding the Blades to three wins and two draws from their past five in the Championship. Will United extend that unbeaten run in midweek? Check out the latest odds and tips.
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Middlesbrough Preview – Can Boro pick up a huge three points?
Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough have had a tough time so far this season, picking up just two wins from their opening nine in the Championship. Overall, Boro have won two, drawn three and lost four.
Middlesbrough head into this one having lost three of their previous four games. Last Saturday, Warnock’s boys fell to a narrow 1-0 loss at Reading. In their last home game, they were beaten by Blackpool. Middlesbrough find themselves down in 18th spot.
Middlesbrough will be desperate for all three points in front of their home supporters after taking just three from the last 12 on offer. They head into this one as the second favourites with the bookies, though, with the home win available at 19/10.
Sheffield United Preview – Blades’ revival to continue in midweek?
Sheffield United finished rock bottom of the Premier League last season and made a poor start to life back in the Championship. New boss Slavisa Jokanovic started with one draw and three defeats from his opening four matches in charge in Sheffield.
However, Slavisa and his side have got their act together since returning from the September international break, collecting seven points from a possible nine. The Blades are unbeaten in five in the league, winning three and drawing two.
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Back-to-back wins over Hull City and Derby County has lifted United up to 11th, now just four points behind the play-off spots. As we quickly approach the first quarter of the season, the Blades are slowly but surely building some momentum. Can they return to the Steel City on Tuesday night with a big three points in the bag?
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Betting Advice
This will be the first meeting between the pair since they clashed in the Championship back in February 2019. A Richard Stearman goal was enough to give the Blades a 1-0 victory at Bramall Lane. When they met at the Riverside Stadium six months prior, goals from Martin Braithwaite, Aden Flint and Stewart Downing gave Boro a comfortable 3-0 home victory.
Key Facts – Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United Betting Tip
- Middlesbrough have won their last three against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane
- Boro have lost three of their past four
- The Blades are unbeaten in five in the league, winning three and drawing two
Middlesbrough will be looking for a positive result after a poor run of form of late. As for Sheffield United, they will be eager to keep their momentum ticking. It could go either way, but we are siding with an away win (8/5).
Billy Sharp has scored four league and cup goals this term, including the winner from the penalty spot in Sheffield United’s victory over Derby last weekend. The 35-year-old is priced at 11/5 to score anytime at the Riverside on Tuesday.
The best betting odds for Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
Middlesbrough to win: 19/10 at Bet365
Draw: 21/10 at Bet365
Sheffield United to win: 8/5 at Bet365
