Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough Match Analysis & Prediction
19/09/2023 10:00 pm
The Championship’s two worst-performing sides meet at Hillsbrough in Tuesday’s basement battle, as Sheffield Wednesday host Middlesbrough.
Sheffield Wednesday’s woes continued in a 1-0 home defeat to Ipswich Town at the weekend, while Michael Carrick’s side were beaten 2-1 by Blackburn Rovers.
Following the defeat to Ipswich, the Owls were condemned to their fifth loss from six Championship matches in the 2023-24 campaign, as they failed to build on a goalless draw with Leeds United on September 2, which saw them pick up their first point.
Only Swansea City and Middlesbrough have also gone winless in their opening six matches of the new season, although the Welsh outfit have at least picked up two draws, and the 23rd-placed hosts are only above Boro on goal difference heading into the midweek encounter.
Ten goals shipped is far from the worst defensive record in the division, but a joint-low four goals highlights where Sheffield United’s issues lie, and their only home success so far this season was a nervy penalty-shootout win over stockport County in round one of the EFL Cup.
Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have harnessed their League Cup specialities to beat Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers in the competition, setting up a very winnable third-round affair with Bradford City in the process.
Former interim Manchester United head coach Carrick enter the midweek round of fixtures with his side sat at the bottom of the standings due to an abysmal start.
The Ewood Park faithful were treated to a one-man show from Sammie Szmodics when Blackburn hosted Middlesbrough at the weekend, as the 27-year-old scored either side of the halftime before Matt Crooks cut the deficit in half, although he appeared to be in an offside position when directing an improvised finish into the net.
However, Middlesbrough were unable to capitalise on that stroke of fortune, and they are now winless in 11 successive Championship matches since beating Hull City back in April, losing each of their first three away games so far this season.
Nine goals shipped on away territory also represents the worst defensive record of its kind in the division, but Boro have won two of their last three matches against Sheffield Wednesday, including a 2-1 victory in front of an empty Hillsborough in July 2020.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Middlesbrough Head to head
In the 83 previous meetings between these two teams, Sheffield Wednesday have claimed 34 victories while Middlesbrough have won 37, and they have drawn in 12. Middlesbrough have scored 144 goals and conceded 124 in the process.
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26/12/2018Middlesbrough0Sheffield Wednesday1Championship
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28/09/2019Middlesbrough1Sheffield Wednesday4Championship
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22/07/2020Sheffield Wednesday1Middlesbrough2Championship
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29/12/2020Sheffield Wednesday2Middlesbrough1Championship
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24/04/2021Middlesbrough3Sheffield Wednesday1Championship
Sheffield Wednesday Team News
Monoz confirmed that captain Barry Bannan was absent against Ipswich due to injury, as were Will Vaulks and Bambo Diaby, but the Sheffield Wednesday boss did not elaborate on their issues.
The Owls also lost centre-back Dominic Iorfa to a knock in the 29th minute on Saturday, so Di’Shon Bernard could be introduced into the rearguard.
Sheffield Wednesday's Last 5 Matches
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19/08/2023Sheffield Wednesday0Preston North End1Championship
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26/08/2023Cardiff City2Sheffield Wednesday1Championship
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29/08/2023Sheffield Wednesday1Mansfield Town1(P)League Cup
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02/09/2023Leeds United0Sheffield Wednesday0Championship
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16/09/2023Sheffield Wednesday0Ipswich Town1Championship
Middlesbrough Team News
Newly-signed left-back Alex Bangura was forced off 20 minutes before the end at Ewood Park with a hamstring issue and has emerged as a serioud doubt for Tuesday.
Bangura was stepping in for Lukas Engel, who missed the game with a foot problem, but Carrick is optimistic that the latter’s injury will settle down in time for Tuesday game.
Middlesbrough's Last 5 Matches
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19/08/2023Middlesbrough1Huddersfield Town1Championship
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26/08/2023West Bromwich Albion4Middlesbrough2Championship
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29/08/2023Bolton Wanderers1Middlesbrough3League Cup
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02/09/2023Middlesbrough0Queens Park Rangers2Championship
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16/09/2023Blackburn Rovers2Middlesbrough1Championship
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Middlesbrough: Odds and Predictions
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