Ace Football previews the Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Sunderland and offers team news, fixture history, betting tips and the latest odds.
Sunderland will visit Riverside Stadium on Monday for a Championship fixture with home side Middlesbrough. Sunderland will be looking to increase the gap on Middlesbrough after their Championship clash this coming Monday. However, the hosts will be eager to prevent that as they will surely want to keep their upcoming opponent close.
Position in the Championship table: Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
The current standings in the Championship show us how Middlesbrough and Sunderland have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 8 clash this coming Monday.
Latest form and fixture history of Middlesbrough against Sunderland
Middlesbrough continue to look blunt
Middlesbrough go into this encounter hoping to turn a page, as performances in recent matches have been pretty scrappy. Middlesbrough lost two of their last three matches, as they went down 1-0 in a meeting with Reading. They replied by beating Swansea 2-1, before losing again, this time 2-1 against Watford.
Sunderland hope to boost points tally
It is difficult to point a finger at recent results for Sunderland, as they have performed according to their level. Six points are what Sunderland have to show from their past three matches, as they beat Stoke by 0-1. This was followed by a 0-1 defeat against Norwich, before winning 3-0 against Rotherham.
Latest games between Middlesbrough and Sunderland
Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time Middlesbrough played Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The pair split the points in a 3-3 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand. The bookmakers naturally have prices available on the upcoming encounter. Betting on Sunderland will get you odds 4.50, meaning the bookies predict, they are in with a 22% chance of beating Middlesbrough. You can get a price of 1.80, should you wish to add Middlesbrough to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.
Highlights from the last game between Middlesbrough and Sunderland:
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Middlesbrough and Sunderland. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 6 of the last 8 matches Middlesbrough played, both teams scored
- Middlesbrough have conceded in the last 8 matches in a row
- Middlesbrough have not won 7 of the last 8 matches
- Middlesbrough have conceded in 10 of the last 12 home matches
- Middlesbrough have not lost 6 of the last 7 home matches
- Sunderland have conceded in 9 of the last 11 matches
- Sunderland have scored in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Sunderland have conceded in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Sunderland have scored in 5 of the last 6 away matches
- Sunderland have not won 5 of the last 7 away matches
Players to watch in Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Looking at the goalscorer market, it would seem a good idea to side with Matt Crooks. He is one of the players from Middlesbrough who are in their best form. He managed to find the back of the net two times in his last 6 games, and will surely want to add some more goals against Sunderland.
The visitors will be looking to in-form Ross Stewart to find the net once again, as he has been their main man recently.
Match predictions: Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
To sum up, the upcoming Championship clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the statements from above, we have come up with the main prediction for this match as well as some alternative betting tips.
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