Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday go head to head in a fixture that could have a massive impact on the Championship playoff race.
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Our 3 Predictions For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday:
- 1st Prediction For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday: Over 2.5 Goals – 8/11
- 2nd Prediction For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday: Match Result – Draw – 29/10
- 3rd Prediction For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday: Emmanuel Latte Lath To Score Anytime – 11/10
1st Prediction For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday: Over 2.5 Goals – 8/11
Middlesbrough’s 3-3 draw at Plymouth Argyle sums up their season in terms of goals, with 38 scored and 28 conceded over the club’s 22 league matches so far. Wednesday are only eight goals behind that, with 58 being scored in matches involving the Owls this season. The home side have averaged 1.7 goals per game this term while the visitors average 1.3, ranking them second and seventh in the league respectively.
2nd Prediction For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday: Match Result- Draw – 29/10
This match is a tough one to call as both sides have aspirations of a playoff spot come May. Wednesday have shown some excellent form away from home this season, winning five matches on the road and they hold the fifth best away record in the division. Middlesbrough have six wins and only three defeats at home this season.
3rd Prediction For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday: Emmanuel Latte Lath To Score Anytime – 11/10
Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Latte Lath has nine Championship goals already this season, the third most in the division and has scored two in his last two. The 25-year-old former St Gallen loanee has eight goals in his previous 12 appearances.
Best Odds For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday:
| Bookmaker | Middlesbrough | Draw | Sheffield Wednesday |
| MyriadPlay | 14/25 | 29/10 | 39/10 |
| Gentleman Jim | 8/13 | 31/10 | 4/1 |
| Betarno | 3/5 | 29/10 | 15/4 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head:
Middlesbrough welcome Sheffield Wednesday to the Riverside Stadium on the back of what fans will see as a disappointing 3-3 draw at bottom side Plymouth Argyle.
Michael Carrick’s side had to come from behind three times to take a point home from Devon, with Emmanuel Latte Lath grabbing the third with six minutes to go.
Boro have been in indifferent form of late, winning, drawing and losing two games in their last six outings. The Teesiders still occupy the final playoff spot in the Championship but are being chased down by Watford, West Bromwich Albion and their Bog Day opponents.
Sheffield Wednesday travel to Middlesbrough on Boxing Day on the back of a 2-0 victory over Stoke City on Saturday after playing the entire second half with ten men.
The Owls were reduced to ten just before half time when Di’Shon Bernard was shown a second yellow card. However, it was the men from Hillsborough who made the break though minutes into the second half through Josh Windass before a 76th minute strike from Callum Paterson secured the win.
That was the second win on the bounce for Wednesday and their fourth from their previous six matches, only tasting defeat once during that time.
Danny Rohl’s side have only lost twice in nine games as he looks to propel the club into a playoff challenge. A win against Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough could be huge in Wednesday’s hunt for a top six finish.
The previous 15 meetings have seen Middlesbrough come out in top eights times to Sheffield Wednesday’s five victories.
Last season saw Michael Carrick’s side come away with four points from the two Championship meetings between the sides. The Boro left Sheffield with a point thanks to a Darragh Lenihan equaliser after Anthony Musaba had given the shots a 38th minute lead.
The return fixture at the Riverside Stadium saw a Lewis O’Brien inspired Middlesbrough claim a 2-0 win as they looked to snatch a playoff place. A Michael Ihiekwe own goal gave the hosts the lead before Isaiah Jones secured the three points.
Wednesday last took all three points in December 2020 in a clash at Hillsborough. The Owls raced into a 2-0 lead at the break thanks to Calum Paterson and Liam Shaw. Boro, then managed by Neil Warnock, pulled one back through Duncan Watmore just after half time but were unable to find the equaliser.
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Where To Watch Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday:
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
- Date: 26th December, 2024
- TV Channel: Sky Sports +
Probable Lineups For Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday :
What sort of lineups can we expect from both sides for this Championship showdown?
Middlesbrough Lineup:
- Lineup: S. Brynn, A. Dijksteel, R. van den Berg, G. Edmundson, N. Borges, H. Hackney, J. Howson, B. Doak, F. Azaz, R. McGree, T. Conway
- Suspended/injury: A. Morris, A. Bangura, D. Lenihan, L. Ayling, T. Smith
- Coach: Michael Carrick
Sheffield Wednesday Lineup:
- Lineup: J. Beadle, D. Iorfa, G. Otegbayo, M. Lowe, M. Johnson, B. Bannan, S. Charles, Y. Valery, J. Windass, D. Gassama, M. Smith
- Suspended/injured: A. Famewo, O. Kobacki, D. Bernard
- Coach: Danny Rohl
