Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
Middlesbrough are in significantly better form, occupying 2nd place in the standings with an impressive record of 17 wins this season, while Sheffield United sit in 15th position. The visitors have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals, which translates to an excellent 2.4 points per game. Sheffield United, despite a decent home record (50% wins), have shown inconsistency in their recent matches with a form of 'llwdw'. Middlesbrough boast a better average possession (58% vs 57%) and a higher xG ratio (1.61 vs 1.77 for the hosts, but with a lower xGA of 1.07 vs 1.13), indicating their effectiveness in both phases of play. Considering the form advantage, league position, and the visitors' offensive statistics, Middlesbrough have a real chance to secure an away win.
Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sheffield United played Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The match was played on 9 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Sheffield United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Middlesbrough: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sheffield United scores 1.43 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Middlesbrough scores 1.57 and concedes 0.97. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sheffield United 47%, Middlesbrough 53%. Over 2.5: Sheffield United 57%, Middlesbrough 53%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Middlesbrough has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.51. Sheffield United: 13.3 shots per match, Middlesbrough: 14.3.
Match halves
Sheffield United: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.67. Middlesbrough: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.87.
Goals by minute
Sheffield United: 0-15 (9 goals). Middlesbrough: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Middlesbrough are in significantly better form, occupying 2nd place in the standings with an impressive record of 17 wins this season, while Sheffield United sit in 15th position. The visitors have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 11 goals, which translates to an excellent 2.4 points per game. Sheffield United, despite a decent home record (50% wins), have shown inconsistency in their recent matches with a form of 'llwdw'. Middlesbrough boast a better average possession (58% vs 57%) and a higher xG ratio (1.61 vs 1.77 for the hosts, but with a lower xGA of 1.07 vs 1.13), indicating their effectiveness in both phases of play. Considering the form advantage, league position, and the visitors' offensive statistics, Middlesbrough have a real chance to secure an away win.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sheffield United | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Middlesbrough is 114% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Sheffield United · 3 pts / match - Middlesbrough
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Middlesbrough is 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Sheffield United · 1.57 goals / match - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - Sheffield United · 0.97 goals / match - Middlesbrough
Sheffield United scores in 67% of matches (20 of 30 matches), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 matches).
Middlesbrough scores in 77% of matches (23 of 30 matches), while Sheffield United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sheffield United
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sheffield United is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Sheffield United · 1.37 pts / match - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +7 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sheffield United
Middlesbrough
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Sheffield United | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.87 | 2.56 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 25% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 78% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sheffield United 0 - 0 - 1 Middlesbrough. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough?
The Championship match finished Sheffield United 1:2 Middlesbrough. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough?
Sheffield United score 1.43 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 1.57. The Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Sheffield United's matches and 53% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are Sheffield United and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Middlesbrough 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.