Probable Lineups

4-4-2
© WhoScored.com

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(26) 20 Goals 25 (39)
(21) 11 Assists 13 (23)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
35.8 Average Age 35.5
184.2 Average Height (cm) 182.4
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.9) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.3) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Middlesbrough
Burnley
Player Reason Status Rating
Fábio Out 6.82
Calum Chambers Out 7.05
George Friend Out 6.99
Gastón Ramírez Doubtful 6.84
Player Reason Status Rating
Dean Marney Out 6.57
Jóhann Gudmundsson Doubtful 6.58
Kevin Long Doubtful 6.77
Steven Defour Doubtful 6.77

Team News

Middlesbrough
Burnley
  • Steve Agnew is struggling at left-back and with Fabio and George Friend sidelined, Stewart Downing could drop into defence here.
  • That may see Christian Stuani come into the side on the left for this must-win game, though Agnew is hoping Gaston Ramirez can overcome an ankle issue to start.
  • Calum Chambers is also ruled out for the hosts.
  • Dean Marney remains sidelined for Burnley, while Johann Berg Gudmundsson will be assessed closer to kick off.
  • Sean Dyche could make minimal changes to the XI that secured a 1-0 win over Stoke on Tuesday night, although Steven Defour missed training on Thursday and will need to be assessed closer to kick-off.
  • Ashley Barnes may come in for Sam Vokes, while Robbie Brady is hoping for a start.

Prediction

  • Middlesbrough know that nothing less than a win will suffice here, with they now seven points off safety. They have failed to win in 13 Premier League games, which has seen them drop into the relegation zone.
  • Burnley ended a seven-match winless run with victory over Stoke in midweek to ease fears of being dragged into the battle to avoid the drop. They're still not out of the woods yet, however, and have taken just three points on their travels this season.
  • Neither side will want to lose, with this encounter perhaps resulting in a draw.
© WhoScored.com

User Predictions

Comments (1)