Middlesbrough vs Sunderland Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Boro to face the Black Cats in their upcoming EFL Championship game.

Middlesbrough are all set to host Sunderland in their next EFL Championship clash on February 4. The hosts find themselves in the seventh spot in the league standings after their average performances. Sunderland are doing well and are comfortably in the fourth spot.

The hosts Middlesbrough will be low on confidence as they are coming in after facing a defeat to Preston in their last EFL Championship outing. This will pile up some pressure on them in front of the home fans. With a win, they will have a chance to jump up a couple of spots and come close to the top four.

Sunderland might be playing an away fixture but will not be low on confidence as they are doing well in the Championship. They have a good amount of gap between them and the fifth-placed team Blackburn Rovers. If they went on to win their upcoming league match, they might end up in the third spot as well.

Tonight. pic.twitter.com/YeCvyaiggy

— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 3, 2025

Kick-off:

Tuesday, February 4, 01:30 AM IST

Location: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, England

Form:

Middlesbrough: D-L-L-W-L

Sunderland: W-L-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough)

With a total of 14 goal contributions in 29 matches for the Boro, Emmanuel Latte Lath is one of their finest players in the squad. The 26-year-old can help Middlesbrough to make a breakthrough in their upcoming league match against Sunderland. The hosts will need goals and Emmanuel Latte Lath can deliver for them.

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

Although he has only scored four goals for his side, Jobe Bellingham is a crucial player on the pitch. The young English midfielder has a lot of potential. He can control the midfield for his team and can also lead them to score goals. With his team’s current form, they will expect a top performance from Bellingham.

Jobe Bellingham to stay at Sunderland until June 2028 ✍️⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/YJQdBWCLCW

— OneFootball (@OneFootball) August 16, 2024

Match Facts

• Middlesbrough have just lost a couple of their last 27 home league games against Sunderland.
• The visitors already have bagged a win over Middlesbrough in the league this season.
• The Boro have lost two of their last three EFL Championship games.

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @12/5 skybet
• Goals under 2.5 @10/11 bet365
• Emmanuel Latte Lath to score @5/1 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

The hosts Middlesbrough will be without the services of Aidan Morris and Darragh Lenihan because they are injured.

Niall Huggins, Alan Browne and Salis Abdul Samed will not be a part of the away squad for their upcoming clash.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 29

Middlesbrough won: 12

Sunderland won: 8

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineup

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Glover (GK); Ayling, Fry, Van den Berg, Borges; Morris, Hackney; Doak, Azaz, Burgzorg; Latte Lath

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Patterson (GK); Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Abdul Samed; Roberts, Bellingham, Le Fee; Isidor

Match Prediction

The match between Middlesbrough and Sunderland might end up in a draw with both sides scoring a goal each.

Prediction: Middlesbrough 1-1 Sunderland

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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