Ace Football previews the Championship round 6 match between Sunderland and Middlesbrough and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Middlesbrough come to Stadium of Light for the Championship match on Saturday, Sunderland will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Sunderland approach round 6 as number 2 in the Championship table with 12 points on their account so far. With five rounds behind them, Middlesbrough have amassed eight points, placing them as number 10 in the standings.
Form: Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
Sunderland Form
In their last three matches, Sunderland beat Burnley by 1-0 and Portsmouth by 1-3, before losing against Plymouth by 3-2. Sunderland claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Championship. They also drew one and lost three, scored six goals and conceded eight.
Middlesbrough Form
In their last three matches, Middlesbrough lost 0-5 against Stoke, won 0-2 against Cardiff, and drew 1-1 with Preston. Middlesbrough won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting facts for Sunderland and Middlesbrough
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Sunderland and Middlesbrough. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 7 of the last 9 Sunderland home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Sunderland home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Sunderland home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Sunderland home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Sunderland matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Middlesbrough away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Middlesbrough away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Middlesbrough away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Middlesbrough matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Middlesbrough matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
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Full-time result
Sunderland won two of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing five as well. Middlesbrough won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost two in this run.
Both teams to score
Sunderland scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Middlesbrough scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Middlesbrough managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Sunderland saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Middlesbrough’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches.
Betting prediction: Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
To summarize, the upcoming Championship clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Sunderland vs Middlesbrough mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
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