Middlesbrough (6.97 on WhoScored, 2nd in Championship) are outstanding this season. Former Jose Mourinho’s assistant Aitor Karanka has built quite an effective squad and they are one of the contenders to reach the Premier league at the end of the season.
Sheffield Wednesday (6.78 on WhoScored, 7th in Championship) are also feeling good this season, but it will be hard for them to make the promotion to the Premier League. They’ve got two wins, two draws and one loss in the last five games with the goal difference of +5 (10-5).
Middlesbrough have made great progress and are unbeaten in six matches in a row. The team had some extra time to recover and prepare for the upcoming match by skipping the game with Blackburn. On the contrary, Sheffield Wednesday, did not have time for rest, playing their last match on December 26. If Middlesbrough win, they will top the table, which is a great motivation. That’s why I recommend -1.0 Asian handicap on Middlesbrough.