Sheffield United are going through a rough patch. They have lost four of their last five games, with their only win coming by a single goal. That means they come into this match low on confidence and struggling to find the net consistently. Middlesbrough, on the other hand, are in better shape. They are unbeaten in their last two matches and have scored regularly in recent games, including a couple of high-scoring draws. They look the steadier and more dangerous side right now.

There is no recent head-to-head history between these two, so there is nothing to suggest a tight or cagey contest. Given Sheffield United's poor run and Middlesbrough's stronger form and habit of scoring, this game looks more likely to go Middlesbrough's way. Sheffield United's struggles make a home win unlikely, so Middlesbrough are the team to lean toward.