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Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wed
England
Championship 2025/2026 Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough 
Match Events
11'
11'
Whittaker M.
30'
30'
Whittaker M.
51'
51'
Thornton J.
AI Match Summary
Middlesbrough in this Championship 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Middlesbrough.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
30%
39%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Sheffield Wed
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
31%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Middlesbrough lately — more wins on the board than Sheffield Wed.
- Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
- European nights carry their own weight — this Championship 2025/2026 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.400000000000006%
Middlesbrough Clean Sheet 68%
Sheffield Wed Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Middlesbrough | Sheffield Wed |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 11 | 4 |
| Draws | 10 | 6 |
| Losses | 8 | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 1.55 | 0.59 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.21 | 1.72 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.44 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Apr 22, 2026 Championship
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wed
1:0
Oct 22, 2025 Championship
Sheffield Wed vs Middlesbrough
0:1
Apr 21, 2025 Championship
Sheffield Wed vs Middlesbrough
2:1
Dec 26, 2024 Championship
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wed
3:3
Apr 1, 2024 Championship
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wed
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Middlesbrough Compare
Top Goalscorer Whittaker M.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72
Sheffield Wed Compare
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Middlesbrough 41 / 100
Sheffield Wed 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Middlesbrough Sheffield Wed
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Middlesbrough Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 3:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Sheffield Wed let in goals in 86% of their last 29 matches.
Attacking prowess: Middlesbrough scored in 79% of their last 29 outings.
These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.
Solid form: Middlesbrough remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Middlesbrough VS Sheffield Wed
1.13 Goals Scored 0.88
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.75
63% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Middlesbrough
(Home) 15 Aug
Middlesbrough
2 : 1 Lincoln City
07 Aug
Middlesbrough
1 : 0 Wrexham
01 Aug
Middlesbrough
3 : 3 Espanyol
25 Jul
Middlesbrough
1 : 3 Huddersfield
18 Jul
Celtic
1 : 1 Middlesbrough
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15 Aug
Middlesbrough
2 : 1 Lincoln City
07 Aug
Middlesbrough
1 : 0 Wrexham
01 Aug
Middlesbrough
3 : 3 Espanyol
25 Jul
Middlesbrough
1 : 3 Huddersfield
09 May
Middlesbrough
0 : 0 Southampton
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Sheffield Wed
(Away) 15 Aug
Leyton Orient
1 : 2 Sheffield Wed
08 Aug
Sheffield Wed
1 : 0 Bolton
01 Aug
Oldham
4 : 0 Sheffield Wed
01 Aug
Accrington
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed
18 Jul
Sheffield Wed
3 : 2 Preston
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15 Aug
Leyton Orient
1 : 2 Sheffield Wed
01 Aug
Oldham
4 : 0 Sheffield Wed
01 Aug
Accrington
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed
14 Jul
Hallam
0 : 0 Sheffield Wed
25 Apr
Oxford Utd
4 : 1 Sheffield Wed
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 97:45 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 80:47 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 64:49 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 82:56 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 72:47 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 70:66 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 69:65 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 67:59 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 63:56 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 57:56 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 57:59 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 59:59 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 66:66 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 55:62 | 60 |
| 15 | QPR | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 61:73 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 53:65 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 51:56 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 49:64 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 44:58 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 42:56 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 48:58 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 45:59 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 58:68 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 29:89 | 0 |
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