Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough

• Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: Hillsborough Stadium

Match Prediction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Middlesbrough

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been inconsistent, with two losses and two draws in their last five matches. They will need to tighten up defensively after conceding five goals at home to Coventry City. However, their attacking players, such as Jamal Lowe and George Brown, could pose a threat to Middlesbrough's backline, especially if they can replicate their performance in the 2-0 win against Portsmouth.

Middlesbrough, on the other hand, have shown more consistency, securing two wins and two draws in their last five games. Their ability to grind out results, as seen in their 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town, suggests they could be the more composed side in this encounter. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Tommy Conway and Hayden Hackney likely to control the tempo and create opportunities for David Strelec up front.

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been a mixed bag, with only one win in their last five matches. The heavy defeat at home to Coventry City highlights their defensive vulnerabilities, which they will need to address if they are to compete effectively against Middlesbrough. However, their ability to score in most of their recent games, including a 2-0 win against Portsmouth, suggests they have the firepower to challenge any team on their day.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Loss: 0-5 vs Coventry City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Birmingham City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Win: 2-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

Middlesbrough have shown a level of consistency in their recent performances, with two wins and two draws in their last five matches. Their ability to secure victories against strong teams like Ipswich Town and West Bromwich Albion indicates they are in good form heading into this match. Their midfield has been instrumental in controlling games, which could be key in breaking down Sheffield Wednesday's defence.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Ipswich Town (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Stoke City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

The head-to-head record between Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough shows a closely contested rivalry, with the most recent encounter resulting in a 2-1 victory for Sheffield Wednesday. Out of the last five meetings, Middlesbrough have won twice, Sheffield Wednesday once, and there have been two draws. This suggests that both teams are capable of getting a result when they face each other.

• Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Middlesbrough (21 Apr 2025)

• Middlesbrough 3-3 Sheffield Wednesday (26 Dec 2024)

• Middlesbrough 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday (01 Apr 2024)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Middlesbrough (19 Sep 2023)

• Middlesbrough 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday (24 Apr 2021)

• Guilherme Siqueira (Achilles) - Out

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) - Doubt

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Ernie Weaver (Foot) - Doubt

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Di’shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Seny Dieng (Achilles) - Out

• Riley McGree (Unknown) - Doubt

• Darragh Lenihan (Ankle) - Doubt

• Matt Targett (Hamstring) - Doubt

• George Edmundson (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Horvath (GK), Iorfa (DF), Otegbayo (DF), Lowe (DF), Palmer (MF), Valery (MF), Bannan (MF), Ingelsson (MF), Amass (MF), Lowe (AT), Brown (AT)

Sheffield Wednesday's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while relying on the creativity of Barry Bannan and the attacking threat of Jamal Lowe and George Brown to break down Middlesbrough's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK), Brittain (DF), Jones (DF), Fry (DF), Targett (DF), Browne MF), Hackney (MF), Whittaker (MF), Conway (MF), Burgzorg (MF), Strelec (AT)

Middlesbrough's predicted lineup indicates a balanced approach, with a strong defensive line and a midfield capable of controlling the game's tempo, led by Tommy Conway and Hayden Hackney, while David Strelec provides a potent attacking threat.

• Jamal Lowe vs Alfie Jones: This will be a key battle between Sheffield Wednesday's attacking threat Jamal Lowe and Middlesbrough's solid defender Alfie Jones.

• Barry Bannan vs Tommy Conway: The midfield duel between Sheffield Wednesday's creative force Barry Bannan and Middlesbrough's controlling presence Tommy Conway will be crucial to the game's outcome.

• Harry Amass (Sheffield Wednesday): Harry Amass has been a key player for Sheffield Wednesday, providing creativity and goal-scoring threat from midfield.

• David Strelec (Middlesbrough): David Strelec is an important player for Middlesbrough, offering a potent attacking threat up front.

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