Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Middlesbrough

L L W L D

10th place in England Championship

3-3

26/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday

D L L W D

12th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday on 26 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough will face Sheffield Wednesday in England Championship on December 26, 2024 at 11:00.
Middlesbrough are currently 10th with 64 points after 46 matches.
Sheffield Wednesday sit 12th with 58 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.63.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-12-26

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Sheffield Wednesday

2024-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

01/04/2024 10:00

Middlesbrough

2 - 0

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

19/09/2023 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

24/04/2021 10:00

Middlesbrough

3 - 1

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

29/12/2020 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

2 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

22/07/2020 14:30

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

28/09/2019 10:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 4

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

Middlesbrough

50%

Draw

17%

Sheffield Wednesday

33%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

21/12/2024 11:00

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 3 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Millwall

ENG LCH

10/12/2024 16:00

Leeds United 3 - 1 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

06/12/2024 16:00

Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

30/11/2024 08:30

Middlesbrough 3 - 1 Hull City

ENG LCH

27/11/2024 15:45

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sheffield Wednesday

21/12/2024 08:30

Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 0 Stoke City

ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Oxford United 1 - 3 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

10/12/2024 15:45

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

07/12/2024 08:30

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LCH

01/12/2024 11:00

Derby County 1 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

26/11/2024 15:45

Hull City 0 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Middlesbrough

Sheffield Wednesday

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

33 (72%)13 (28%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

32 (70%)14 (30%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

Sheffield Wednesday

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Sheffield Wednesday

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

14.59 avg / game

Blocked

181 total

Avg. 4.53

Sheffield Wednesday

Total shots

12.96 avg / game

Blocked

133 total

Avg. 3.69

Middlesbrough Pass Sheffield Wednesday

Total passes

23233

Avg. 505 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

16906

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

Played games

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.20

5.28

243

Corners

278

6.04

20.65

950

Throw-ins

970

21.09

2.13

Offsides

1.74

2.65

122

GK saves

105

2.28

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Sheffield Wednesday

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.50

1.89

0.04

0.04

9.24

425

Fouls

550

11.96

16.26

748

Tackles

745

16.20

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How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday on 26 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Middlesbrough's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sheffield Wednesday's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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