Based on the current form of both teams, the home team appears to be the favorite in the upcoming match. Betting on X2 could be a good choice considering the recent performances of the teams. In the past encounters between Sunderland and Middlesbrough, there has been a high number of goals scored, so we can expect a high-scoring match.
Michael Carrick's team has been able to secure points in their last 3 games, showing a solid performance. On the other hand, the visiting team does not usually struggle with the pressure of playing away from home. The home team has been showing a strong attacking form in their recent games in front of their home crowd. Additionally, both the defense and the attack of the home team seem to be in great shape.
This match is expected to be very evenly matched and could go either way. In their recent matchups, Régis Le Bris's team has been able to score an average of at least 2 goals. The last few head-to-head games have resulted in 3 wins for the home team, 1 draw, and 1 win for the away team.
Sunderland has been averaging 2.4 goals scored per game this season, while the visiting team has a lower average of 1.2 goals scored. This indicates that Sunderland has a more potent attacking force compared to Middlesbrough.
