Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Boro can blunt Blades’ title push

There’s an intriguing Championship clash at the top end of the table to look forward to on Wednesday night (20:00, Sky Sports Main Event), as title-chasers Sheffield United host Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane. 

Alex Jack provides his best bets in his Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough prediction preview, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for this showdown in the Steel City.

Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough Odds

With home advantage, Sheffield United are the 13/10 favourites to claim the valuable three points, while Middlesbrough are 21/10 to head north with the victory. 

A draw on the night at Bramall Lane is 12/5, while under 2.5 total goals is currently 10/11.

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Team News

Blades boss Chris Wilder is dealing with a number of absentees ahead of this game, with Tom Davies, Oliver Arblaster, Kieffer Moore, Jamie Shackleton and Femi Seriki all set to miss out. 

Boro have their own injury woes, with Seny Dieng, Anfernee Dijksteel, Darragh Lenihan, Jonny Howson, Riley McGree and Ben Doak sidelined. 

Michael Carrick's side begin life with Emmanuel Latte Lath following his move to Atlanta United but fellow striker Kelechi Iheanacho is in line to make his debut after arriving from Sevilla on loan. 

Middlesbrough to win @ 21/10

Middlesbrough have been struggling with consistency in recent weeks but they have been somewhat of a bogey team for Sheffield United in their recent meetings. 

Boro are unbeaten in their last three games against the Blades, having won their last two meetings against the South Yorkshire outfit. 

Carrick watched his side earn a 1-0 win over United at the Riverside in October and Boro are good value to complete the league double against Wilder's men on Wednesday.

Kelechi Iheanacho anytime goalscorer @ 11/5

The man tasked with filling the void left by Latte Lath, Iheanacho looks like a solid replacement who can shine at this level in the Championship. 

Former Manchester City and Leicester striker Iheanacho struggled for game time at Sevilla, making just nine La Liga appearances this term, and he will be eager to hit the ground running in his new surroundings at Middlesbrough. 

A player who knows this division from his time at the King Power Stadium, helping the Foxes win the Championship title last season before moving on to Sevilla, Iheanacho is well priced at 11/5 to make a scoring start against the Blades in this one in the Steel City.

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