AI Match Insights
Championship Feb 09, 2026
Sheffield United
HomeVS
20:01
Middlesbrough
AwayAI Predictions 38.0% Confidence
Sheffield United Win
Draw
Middlesbrough Win
Away Win
(38% confidence)
Predicted Score: 3-1
Decision Justification
Validated Rules (80%+ Accuracy from 90-Day Backtest)
xG_ADV (67.5%)
Player Score
40%
Momentum
94%
Standings
30%
Market
50%
Combined: 56%
Draw Risk: 19%
xG: 4.50 - 1.22
Key Insights
xG dominance: 4.5 vs 1.2
Score Prediction Analysis
Sheffield United Goal Probabilities
0 goals:
1 goals:
2 goals:
3 goals:
4 goals:
Middlesbrough Goal Probabilities
0 goals:
1 goals:
2 goals:
3 goals:
4 goals:
Most Likely Scorelines
3-1 (6%)
3-0 (5%)
2-1 (4%)
3-2 (4%)
2-0 (3%)
2-2 (2%)
BTTS (Both Teams Score)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
63%
Under 2.5 Goals
37%
Sheffield United Form 10.0%
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 03 | Sheffield… vs Oxford Un… | 3-1 |
| Jan 31 | Sheffield… vs Millwall | 1-1 |
| Jan 24 | Sheffield… vs Ipswich | 3-1 |
| Jan 21 | Sheffield… vs Southampt… | 1-0 |
| Jan 17 | Sheffield… vs Charlton | 1-0 |
| Jan 11 | Sheffield… vs Mansfield… | 3-4 |
| Jan 01 | Sheffield… vs Leicester | 3-1 |
| Dec 29 | Sheffield… vs Stoke City | 1-2 |
| Dec 26 | Sheffield… vs Wrexham | 5-3 |
| Dec 20 | Sheffield… vs Birmingham | 3-0 |
Middlesbrough Form 16.0%
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 | Middlesbr… vs Norwich C… | 1-0 |
| Jan 24 | Middlesbr… vs Preston | 4-0 |
| Jan 21 | Middlesbr… vs Stoke City | 1-2 |
| Jan 16 | Middlesbr… vs West Brom | 2-3 |
| Jan 10 | Middlesbr… vs Fulham | 3-1 |
| Jan 04 | Middlesbr… vs Southampt… | 4-0 |
| Jan 01 | Middlesbr… vs Derby | 1-0 |
| Dec 29 | Middlesbr… vs Hull City | 0-1 |
| Dec 26 | Middlesbr… vs Blackburn | 0-0 |
| Dec 20 | Middlesbr… vs Bristol C… | 2-0 |
Key Analysis Factors
- Middlesbrough in strong form (4W in last 5) Away
Head-to-Head History Last 6 matches
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2025 | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Sheffield United | Championship |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Sheffield United | 2 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Sheffield United | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Middlesbrough | 3 - 3 | Sheffield United | Pro League |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Sheffield United | Pro League |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Middlesbrough | 2 - 0 | Sheffield United | Pro League |
Final Verdict
STANDARD: Draw expected (33% confidence)
STANDARD Tier
Predicted: 1-1
33% Confidence
Rules Passed
HOME_ADVANTAGE
Key Factors
- No key factors identified
Sheffield United Power
35
Middlesbrough Power
41
Home Form
N/A
Away Form
N/A
League Standings Context
15
Sheffield United Position-13
Position Gap2
Middlesbrough Position
Home Win Rate: 50%
Away Win Rate: 47%
Disclaimer: These AI predictions are based on historical data and statistical analysis.
Football matches can be unpredictable, and actual results may vary significantly from predictions.