The upcoming match between Middlesbrough and Sunderland is shaping up to be an interesting one. Middlesbrough, despite having a strong chance of taking home three points, is entering the game with a defensive line in poor form, even at home. On the other hand, Sunderland has been playing good football both at home and away, and has managed to secure positive results in their last 5 matches. Looking at recent form, the away team seems to be the favorite in this encounter.
Considering the recent head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Sunderland, it is likely that we will see a low-scoring affair. In their last encounters, there has been 1 win for the home team, 2 draws, and 2 wins for the away team. Middlesbrough has an average of 1.6 goals per game, while Sunderland has an average of 1.4 goals per game. This could suggest a tight match with few goals being scored.
Middlesbrough, managed by Michael Carrick, will need to shore up their defensive line to prevent Sunderland from capitalizing on their recent good form. On the other hand, under the guidance of Régis Le Bris, Sunderland will be looking to continue their positive run and secure a result away from home.
Overall, the match between Middlesbrough and Sunderland is set to be a tense affair with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. Middlesbrough will need to overcome their defensive issues to secure a win, while Sunderland will be looking to capitalize on their recent form to come away with a positive result. Fans can expect a closely fought match with the potential for few goals based on the historical record between these two teams.
