Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: February 9, 2026 | Bramall Lane | EFL Championship | 20:01 GMT

This Monday evening kick-off sees Sheffield United play host to Middlesborough in what could be a crucial game in the Championship title race. Sheffield are by no means an easy side to beat and with Middlesborough in need of all 3 points to keep the pressure on Coventry they may well end up feeling the pressure themselves.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.91 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough Predicted Lineups:

Sheffield Utd (4-2-3-1): Cooper, Seriki, Tanganga, Bidon, Burrows, Arblaster, Peck, Brooks, O'Hare, Hamer, Cannon

Middlesborough (4-3-3): Brynn, Brittain, Ayling, Malanda, Targett, Browne, Morris, Hackney, Whittaker, Conway, McGree

Head to Head Record Evaluation:

1. Middlesborough 1-0 Sheffield United | 30/08/25
2. Sheffield United 3-1 Middlesborough | 12/02/25
3. Middlesborough 1-0 Sheffield United | 23/10/24
4. Sheffield United 1-3 Middlesborough | 15/02/23
5. Middlesborough 2-2 Sheffield United | 14/08/22

In the last 5 meetings between Middlesborough and Sheffield United it's Middlesborough who generally have the upper hand and the bragging rights. They have won 3 of the meetings, drawing 1 and losing 1. Interestingly, however is that when playing in Sheffield the results are precisely even with a win each and identical score lines.

In terms of our tip we can see that in 3 out of the 5 games there has been over 2.5 Match Goals and to add to this every meetings in the last 5 meetings that have taken place in Sheffield have seen over 2.5 Match Goals scored so history is on the side of this bet.

Recent Sheffield Utd and Middlesbrough Form Analysis:

Last 5 Sheffield Utd Games:

1. Charlton 1-0 Sheffield Utd
2. Southampton 1-0 Sheffield Utd
3. Sheffield Utd 3-1 Ipswich
4. Millwall 1-1 Sheffield Utd
5. Sheffield Utd 3-1 Oxford United

Sheffield United have seemingly been able to escape their rut and are showing very good form in their last 3 with some very solid results. If we expand this to their last 5 however it's slightly less glamorous viewing, the side have 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw still not bad but doesn't reflect their current form quite as well.

Defensively the side have struggled being unable to keep a singular clean sheet in their last 5 and seeing 5 fly into their own net. Up front though they have seemingly found their shooting boots, in their last 5 the blades have been able to bag 7 goals.

Last 5 Middlesborough Games:

1. Fulham 3-1 Middlesborough
2. West Brom 2-3 Middlesborough
3. Stoke 1-2 Middlesborough
4. Middlesborough 4-0 Preston
5. Middlesborough 1-0 Norwich

Middlesborough have shown form that explains precisely why they are in a title race. They have shown dominance in winning 4 of their last 5 in all competitions but more impressively is how some of these games have been won.

At the back Middlesborough have shown a varying level of stability however in the past few weeks they seem to be solidifying. They have conceded 6 in their last 5 and managed to keep 2 clean sheets, both of which came in the last 2 games. Up front it's fair to say it has been a fun watch for the Middlesborough faithful, they have seen their side manage to bag 11 in their last 5.

Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough Predictions:

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 85.0% confidence in Over 2.5 Match Goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips:

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 Match Goals @ 1.91 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Both Teams To Score in this fixture. Their respective form, individual quality, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players To Watch:

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United):

I'm sure not even O'Hare would mind us saying that this season he is playing out of his skin and has become a surprising crucial feature of Sheffield United's starting 11. So far this season he is by far and away the side's highest attacking contributor with 13 direct goal contributions, 8 goals which make him the club's top scorer and 5 assists.

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesborough):

The Championship has known the quality that Whittaker possesses for a few years now however this is slowly shaping up to be his finest season yet. He has been absolutely essential for the fact that Middlesborough are in a title race. So far this season is has managed to lodge himself into the golden boot race which has unsurprisingly gone a long way in making him the clubs highest goal contributor. He currently has 11 goals and 5 assists.

Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough Match Facts:

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Football (UK), Various Regional Broadcasters (Rest Of World)

Referee: English referee Gavin Ward will take charge of Monday's fixture.

Stadium Information: The game will take place at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, home of Sheffield United. The stadium has a capacity of 32,702.