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Sheffield Utd 1–2 Middlesbrough

England Championship on 9 February 2026. Middlesbrough won away from home, 2–1. Our pre-match analysis made Sheffield Utd the 48% favourite, so this one went against the model.

ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP Mon 9 Feb · 21:01
Sheffield Utd
HOME
RESULT
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
AWAY
WIN PROBABILITY
Home
48%
Draw
18%
Away
35%
GOAL & WIN STATISTICS
Sheffield Utd
Last 5 Games
O2.5
40%
WIN%
40%
Last 10 Games
O2.5
70%
WIN%
50%
Last 15 Games
O2.5
67%
WIN%
53%
Middlesbrough
Last 5 Games
O2.5
80%
WIN%
80%
Last 10 Games
O2.5
50%
WIN%
50%
Last 15 Games
O2.5
67%
WIN%
60%
KEY SIGNALS
  • Sheffield Utd 2W in last 2 at home
  • Middlesbrough 2W in last 3 at away
  • Middlesbrough 80% over 2.5 last 5 matches
  • Combined recent form shows attacking threat
  • Balanced midfield battle expected
VERDICT
Goals on the cards — both attacks in form.
Middlesbrough's strong recent away form makes them dangerous. Middlesbrough's 80% over 2.5 in last 5 ensures goals likely.
Confidence: 61%