Middlesbrough will hope to continue their flying start to the new Championship season when they welcome Sheffield United to the Riverside.
Rob Edwards has overseen three wins from three in the league for Boro, who have scored six goals and conceded just one so far. They sit joint top of the embryonic table, with only Stoke City above them on goal difference.
Sheffield United, last season’s beaten play-off finalists, have experienced hugely different fortunes in their first three games under Ruben Selles. The Blades have lost all three games, scoring just once, and have also been knocked out of the EFL Cup.
As such, Boro will likely approach this contest with confidence. The Sporting News previews the clash as they look to maintain their 100 per cent start to the campaign.
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Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield United prediction
Sheffield United are too good to remain at the foot of the table long term, but it’s difficult to see them arresting their slide here with the form Boro are in.
Boro are 23/20 favourites with Sky Bet with the Blades at 23/10. The draw is 9/4.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Middlesbrough 2-0 Sheffield United
- Middlesbrough to beat Sheffield United at the Riverside is given a 46.5% probability by Sky Bet.
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Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield United expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up at the Riverside.
Middlesbrough lineup (3-4-2-1), right to left)
- Brynn (GK) — Ayling, Fry, Jones — Brittain, Morris, Hackney, Silvera — Whittaker, Nypan — Conway
Injured: Darragh Lenihan (doubt), Riley McGree
Suspended: None
Sheffield United lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Cooper (GK) — Godfrey, Bindon, Robinson, Burrows — O’Hare, Peck, Hamer — Cannon, Campbell, Barry
Injured: Jamie Shackleton, Ollie Arblaster, Tom Davies
Suspended: None
Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield United latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-0 prediction is at good odds with Sky Bet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Middlesbrough 1-0 | |
Sheffield United 1-0 | |
Middlesbrough 2-0 | |
Middlesbrough 2-1 | |
1-1 draw |
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Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield United team news
- Finn Azaz is likely to have played his last game for Boro, having reportedly agreed a move to Southampton.
- It remains to be seen if full-back Matt Targett, signed on loan from Newcastle United, will feature for the hosts.
- Danny Ings could make his debut for the Blades after signing for them despite interest from Boro.
Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield United Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this one is Middlesbrough to win with a -1 handicap, both teams not to score and Tommy Conway to find the net for Boro. That comes in at 11/1 with Bet365.
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How to watch Middlesbrough vs. Sheffield United: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, August 30
- Venue: Riverside
- Time: 12:30 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports