Sunderland vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Tips
Sunderland and Middlesbrough meet at Stadium of Light in a match for the 34th round of the Championship. Middlesbrough won at home for (1-0) the last time they faced each other in this edition of the league on 05-11-2017. The record of recent direct clashes favors the away team, which in the last 4 games has won 4. The previous direct confrontation between these two teams, on 06-01-2018, ended with the victory of Middlesbrough by (2-0).
Analysis of Sunderland
The home team is currently in 24th place with 26 points, after 5 wins, 11 draws and 17 losses. In the penultimate game, lost at home against Brentford by (0-2). In the latter, he lost out against Bolton Wanderers by (1-0). In the last 10 home games for the championship Sunderland have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses, so they have won 9 points out of 30. The team conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games for this competition, so they have not been very strong defensively. In 33 games played in this competition, he has never managed to come back in the 23 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Sunderland leave for this unmotivated game after having added a new defeat in the league, this time against Bolton 1-0. It should be noted that the locals have only had two victories in the last ten games played. In this match inside the doors the technician Chris Coleman must maintain its usual tactical scheme, that is, the 3-5-2, being Fletcher and Asoro the references more offensive of the equipment. On the other hand, forward Lewis Grabban is the highlight so far with 12 goals scored. The defensive standing balls and the aerial game are some aspects that have caused headache to the local technician. For this game the Sunderland commander can not count on Gibson, Ruiter and Watmore, all injured.
Review of Middlesbrough
The visiting team is currently in 8th place with 51 points, after 15 wins, 6 draws and 12 losses. In the penultimate game, he lost out against Cardiff City by (1-0). In the last game, won at home against Hull City by (3-1). For the championship, Middlesbrough won 15 points out of 30 after 5 wins and 5 losses in their last 10 away games. In the matches played out for the league, the most frequent result at the end of the first 45 ‘was 1-0, which occurred in 6 of their 17 matches. The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition, so they have not been very strong defensively. In 33 games in this event, he only managed 2 rounds in 17 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Middlesbrough start with a 3-1 home triumph over Hull, their second win in their last three games. However, it is important to point out that the visitors add two consecutive defeats out of doors. Usually coach Tony Pulis plays in 4-2-3-1 privileging possession and attacks organized through the corridors, especially on the right: Adama Traoré delivers a great depth to the Middlesbrough game. On the other hand, Britt Assombalonga is the player who stands out so far with 12 goals scored. Apparently there are no weight absences for this game.
Sunderland – Middlesbrough FREE TIPS
Middlesbrough – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
