Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Assistant 1 Jonathan Hunt
- Assistant 2 Matt McGrath
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Leeds United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Nov | Hull City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Riverside Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Middlesbrough FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 5' A goal from the Scotland international Ben Doak! He fires home on 5 to make it 1-0!
- 9' Tommy Conway makes way for Emmanuel Latte Lath at the 9 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 14' Ike Ugbo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Finn Azaz makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Middlesbrough FC are in front.
- 20' The 22-year-old James Beadle has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' Magnificent from Finn Azaz! That is 35 goals in 145 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 35' Yan Valery, a Tunisia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 39' Poor challenge from Rav van den Berg. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 44' Middlesbrough FC is showing some good football. However, Middlesbrough FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' The crowd applauds Gabriel Otegbayo as he leaves the pitch. Svante Ingelsson steps in for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 47' Svante Ingelsson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 52' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 54' Goal! Josh Windass scores his 63 goal in 385 matches.
- 55' It’s gonna be a card for Rav van den Berg.
- 59' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 59 minute. Finn Azaz leaves to be changed by Matt Clarke.
- 60' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Solomon Brynn exits the field as Tom Glover enters on 60.
- 61' Yan Valery is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 66' Sheffield Wednesday FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. Yan Valery is booked for Sheffield Wednesday FC — card on 71.
- 76' The whistle greets Yan Valery as he departs to be replaced by Pol Valentin Sancho.
- 78' The referee shows Sheffield Wednesday FC player a card on 78.
- 83' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Djeidi Gassama suffering a number of foals already.
- 87' A change in the Sheffield Wednesday FC ranks — Djeidi Gassama exits the field as Michael Smith enters on 87.
- 90' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Lukas Engel on, Neto Borges off on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Middlesbrough FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC share the spoils 3-3.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 15
- 4
- 10
-
30
Neto Borges ↓ Lukas Engel 90'
- 7
-
31
Solomon Brynn ↓ Tom Glover 60'
-
20
Finn Azaz ↓ Matt Clarke 59'
- 3
- 22
-
50
Ben Doak ↓ Isaiah Jones 60'
Bench
-
5
Matt Clarke ↑ 59'
-
9
Emmanuel Latte Lath ↑ 9'
- 8
-
23
Tom Glover ↑ 60'
-
11
Isaiah Jones ↑ 60'
-
27
Lukas Engel ↑ 90'
- 14
- 17
- 49
Coach
Michael Carrick
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
9
Jamal Lowe ↓ Nathaniel Chalobah 46'
- 10
- 18
- 6
-
11
Josh Windass ↓ Ike Ugbo 87'
- 3
- 27
-
41
Djeidi Gassama ↓ Michael Smith 87'
- 1
- 44
- 33
Bench
-
4
Nathaniel Chalobah ↑ 46'
- 13
-
24
Michael Smith ↑ 87'
-
12
Ike Ugbo ↑ 87'
-
8
Svante Ingelsson ↑ 46'
-
14
Pol Valentin Sancho ↑ 76'
- 17
- 47
- 19
Coach
Danny Röhl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Reach | 3 |
| Josh Windass | 3 |
| Finn Azaz | 3 |
| Duncan Watmore | 2 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 2 |
| Anthony Musaba | 2 |
| Paddy McNair | 2 |
| Morgan Whittaker | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2024-12-26
Middlesbrough FC
3–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2024-12-21
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–0
Stoke City FC
W
2024-12-14
Oxford United FC
1–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2024-12-10
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2024-12-07
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Preston North End FC
D
2024-12-01
Derby County FC
1–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC 75% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
57%
Middlesbrough FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.