Championship: Southampton vs Middlesbrough – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship round Semi Finals match between Southampton and Middlesbrough and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Middlesbrough come to St. Mary’s Stadium for the Championship match this coming Tuesday, Southampton will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Form: Southampton vs Middlesbrough

Southampton Form

Southampton have gone unbeaten in their previous three matches, which included a 2-2 draw with Ipswich, a 1-3 victory over Preston, and a 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough. Southampton put four wins on the board in their previous six Championship matches at the St. Mary’s Stadium. They drew twice while losing none, scored 12 goals while conceding five.

Middlesbrough Form

In their previous three outings, Middlesbrough won by 5-1 against Watford, drew 2-2 with Wrexham, before also drawing 0-0 against Southampton. Middlesbrough won twice, while also recording four draws, and zero defeats in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches says seven goals conceded and 13 scored.

Betting stats and facts for Southampton and Middlesbrough

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Southampton and Middlesbrough played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Southampton vs Middlesbrough

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Cyle Larin brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Southampton will start him against Middlesbrough, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Tommy Conway, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

Southampton won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing three in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Middlesbrough won five of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing four and losing one. Southampton are on a fantastic streak of no less than 12 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Middlesbrough didn’t lose any of their previous 5 outings. Middlesbrough remained without defeat in 6 away games on the bounce. Southampton have not lost to Middlesbrough in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Southampton scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Middlesbrough scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Middlesbrough have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings. Southampton scored the first goal of the game in five of their last 10 games. Southampton have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Middlesbrough.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of Southampton’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Middlesbrough, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches.