Middlesbrough
Sheffield Wednesday
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions & stats
Top pick Middlesbrough 69%, Over 2.5 goals 41%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | +38 | 77 | |
| 2 | 38 | +22 | 70 | |
| 3 | 37 | +28 | 68 | |
| 4 | 38 | +9 | 68 | |
| 5 | 38 | +3 | 63 | |
| 6 | 37 | +10 | 60 | |
| 7 | 37 | +12 | 57 | |
| 8 | 38 | +7 | 57 | |
| 9 | 38 | 0 | 53 | |
| 10 | 37 | +2 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | -2 | 52 | |
| 12 | 37 | +6 | 51 | |
| 13 | 38 | +5 | 51 | |
| 14 | 38 | 0 | 51 | |
| 15 | 38 | +1 | 50 | |
| 16 | 38 | -11 | 50 | |
| 17 | 38 | -6 | 49 | |
| 18 | 38 | -9 | 48 | |
| 19 | 38 | -9 | 44 | |
| 20 | 38 | -13 | 42 | |
| 21 | 37 | -12 | 40 | |
| 22 | 38 | -15 | 40 | |
| 23 | 38 | -13 | 39 | |
| 24 | 38 | -53 | 12 |
Middlesbrough
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Sheffield Wednesday
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Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
This team a side that controls possession averaging 59% possession Additionally, They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 8 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 8 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They don't give up easily, having won 2 games despite trailing at halftime. They've gained 12 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, They're mentally resilient, gaining significantly more points from losing positions than they drop from winning ones Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 33 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.2 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game). A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.
This team they maintain balanced possession (45%) Additionally, They've dropped points in 13 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses Meanwhile, They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 5 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 21 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones. Their attacking output is modest (8.5 shots/game). As a lower-table side (24th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.
Middlesbrough Half-Time Performance
Middlesbrough home games half time results
Sheffield Wednesday Half-Time Performance
Sheffield Wednesday away games half time results