Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Sharp Blades can trouble promotion hopefuls

The final game in the latest round of Championship matches is a key test for Middlesbrough, as they face a Sheffield United side who have won four straight home games at Bramall Lane on Monday night (20:00, live on Sky Sports Main Event).

Read on for my Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough predictions, featuring the latest odds and team news.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Odds

Sheffield United are 5/4 favourites for the points in this clash, with Middlesbrough priced at 21/10 to continue their winning streak. The draw is 12/5, but the hosts have a league-low three draws from 30 games this season.

The scoring form of both sides is clear in the odds, with both teams to score priced at 8/13.

Team News

Former Boro striker Patrick Bamford is doubtful for the hosts, who will definitely be without Tom Davies, Sam McCallum and Jairo Riedewald.

January addition Kalvin Phillips is in contention to make his first appearance for the Blades after joining on loan from Manchester City.

Middlesbrough have no new injury concerns and are expected to stick with the side which edged out Norwich 1-0 in their last game.

Over 2.5 goals @ 4/5

Sheffield United haven't just been winning at home, they have been in brilliant scoring form. The Blades have netted three times in each of their four straight home league victories, including a win over third-placed Ipswich.

However, the hosts have lost six of their eight clashes with the top six overall. Their attacking form is good, having scored in seven straight home games, but they have also gone eight matches without a clean sheet.

Middlesbrough have conceded in their last nine away trips, so they could be vulnerable to the Blades' forward line. However, Hellberg's side have scored 14 times across their five-game winning streak, so they should threaten going forward.

Six of the hosts' last seven home matches have featured at least three goals, including their 4-3 loss to Mansfield in the FA Cup.

With both sides in scoring form, over 2.5 goals appeals.

Andre Brooks to score anytime @ 16/5

Sheffield United have put together a strong front four, with three midfielders in support of Tom Cannon.

Gustavo Hamer remains the creative spark for the Blades, while Callum O'Hare has provided 13 combined goals and assists this term.

However, Andre Brooks has been key to their recent form, with the winger netting in three consecutive games.

Brooks has secured a place in the starting lineup with some excellent displays, and he's been getting plenty of chances of late. With Boro managing only two away clean sheets - one of which came at bottom side Sheffield Wednesday - Brooks is a standout price to score anytime at 16/5.

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