Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough

Sheffield Utd vs Middlesbrough ended 3-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Championship 2025-02-12 20:00 Bramall Lane Regular Season - 32
Full Time
Sheffield Utd

Sheffield Utd

J. Rak-Sakyi32'
B. Brereton75'
A. Ahmedhodžić87'
3 - 1
Final score
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

45'D. Burgzorg
Team pageSheffield Utd CompetitionChampionship Team pageMiddlesbrough
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Sheffield Utd beat Middlesbrough 3-1.

Goals: J. Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield Utd, 32'), D. Burgzorg (Middlesbrough, 45'), B. Brereton (Sheffield Utd, 75'), A. Ahmedhodžić (Sheffield Utd, 87').

Sheffield Utd had 52% possession to Middlesbrough's 48%, with 18.00 shots to 10.00.

J. Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield Utd) was the standout performer, rated 8.0.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

32'
J. Rak-SakyiNormal Goal
Sheffield Utd
34'
Finn AzazYellow Card
Middlesbrough
43'
Jack RobinsonYellow Card
Sheffield Utd
43'
George EdmundsonYellow Card
Middlesbrough
44'
Michael CooperYellow Card
Sheffield Utd
45'
D. BurgzorgPenalty
Middlesbrough
46'
Out: T. CannonIn: T. Campbell
Sheffield Utd
55'
Out: F. AzazIn: D. Barlaser
Middlesbrough
67'
Out: J. Rak-SakyiIn: B. Brereton
Sheffield Utd
73'
Luke AylingYellow Card
Middlesbrough
73'
Out: S. Iling-JuniorIn: M. Whittaker
Middlesbrough
73'
Out: K. ỊheanachọIn: T. Conway
Middlesbrough
75'
B. BreretonS. Peck
Sheffield Utd
82'
Out: G. HamerIn: S. McCallum
Sheffield Utd
87'
A. AhmedhodžićH. Burrows
Sheffield Utd
89'
Out: A. MorrisIn: M. Forss
Middlesbrough
90'
Out: S. PeckIn: H. Choudhury
Sheffield Utd
90'
Out: H. BurrowsIn: T. Davies
Sheffield Utd
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Sheffield Utd
Statistic
Middlesbrough
52%
Possession
48%
18
Total Shots
10
9
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Blocked Shots
2
13
Shots Inside Box
7
5
Shots Outside Box
3
10
Corners
4
2
Offsides
2
11
Fouls
11
2
Yellow Cards
3
406
Total Passes
387
323
Accurate Passes
292
3
Goalkeeper Saves
6
2.42
Expected Goals (xG)
1.25
-1.07
Goals Prevented
-1.07
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
J. Rak-Sakyi
Sheffield Utd

J. Rak-Sakyi

Rating 8.0 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 3 shots on target

2
Middlesbrough

M. Travers

Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

4
Middlesbrough

D. Burgzorg

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 3 SOT

5
Sheffield Utd

Sydie Peck

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

6
Sheffield Utd

B. Brereton

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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