Probable Lineups

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4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 16 Goals 18 (22)
(15) 14 Assists 12 (17)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
22.5 Average Age 25.3
180.8 Average Height (cm) 182.8
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.3 (1.2)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 45% (45%)
(0.8) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.5) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Sunderland
Middlesbrough
Player Reason Status Rating
Jenson Seelt Out N/A
Aji Alese Out 6.74
Player Reason Status Rating
Tommy Smith Out N/A
Marcus Forss Out 5.98
Alex Bangura Out N/A
Darragh Lenihan Out N/A
Dael Fry Out 6.06
Jonny Howson Out 6.02

Team News

Sunderland
Middlesbrough
  • Regis Le Bris may opt for an unchanged starting XI on Saturday, despite last weekend's disappointing result.
  • Centre-back duo Jenson Seelt and Aji Alese are both confirmed absentees for the home side.
  • Expect two changes from Michael Carrick this weekend with Aiden Morris and Ben Doak both pushing for starts.
  • Jonny Howson and Dael Fry are among six injured players on the Middlesbrough roster.

Prediction

  • Sunderland headed to Home Park last weekend with a 100% record under their belts, but a stoppage-time goal from Joe Edwards ended that run emphatically with Plymouth running out 3-2 victors.
  • Regis Le Bris' side remain in the top two but have conceded top spot to Carlos Corberan's West Brom.
  • Middlesbrough took the lead after 16 minutes against Preston in gameweek four, but couldn't find a second goal after Mads Frökjaer-Jensen pulled the Lilywhites level.
  • Michael Carrick's men are unbeaten in three league outings ahead of their trip to the Stadium of Light, but they also have just one win in four.
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User Predictions

Comments (4)

 
  • 1-0

  • Sunderland have beaten Boro just once in their last 14 competitive meetings.

  • Derbys don’t usually favour the Mackems … 1-2

  • @Bilcao Love it. I asked last week for you to return to predicting against us as every result you have given has been wrong. Thanks and same again next week please.