Sheffield Wednesday - Middlesbrough betting tips and odds

Though the match can honestly go either way, Sheffield Wednesday will be at a bit of a disadvantage. Their victory is priced at 3.40 despite the home-field advantage, so they’ll need to bring their A-game.

Details can make a big difference in matches like this one. One way for Middlesbrough to reach their goal in this game is to stick firmly to their game plan and execute it flawlessly.

Sheffield W. are coming off from a slim Ipswich Town defeat in the last round of the Championship. This time around they will be looking to tighten up the defence and avoid conceding in the first half which cost them a positive result in the previous match.

Middlesbrough failed to beat the odds in their previous Championship away game, losing the rough matchup against Blackburn Rovers 2:1. Such a result was well in line with the 2.95 pre-match betting odds that mostly expected a narrow home win.

The Owls have been having issues defending lately, though it’s mostly affected their away games for now. They’ve recorded 5 concessions in the past 3 games as visitors.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over The Boro’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

The absence of injuries or suspensions means both teams will have their full lineups at their disposal for a thrilling matchup.

Though it’s a stretch, a Draw bet is likely the best option when it comes to betting on this match. With the odds at 3.40 with bwin, it’s not exactly the safest of bets – but it’s quite strong when it comes to value.