Sunderland vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 22th January 2023
Kick-Off: 12:00 UK, 13:00 CET
Venue: Stadium of Light
TV: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Ultra HDR

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Sunderland vs Middlesbrough: Top Free Betting Tips

Middlesbrough has raised a winning pattern in the league and faces the challenge of Sunderland in the next fixture on Sunday, 22 January. The Black Cats come into this game after losing three points in the last game against Swansea.

Match Result Prediction: Middlesbrough to Win

Sunderland has earned a combination of two wins, two draws and a defeat in the last five league outings while they made alternative victories and losses in recent home duels. But the Boro have got the back of consecutive four Championship victories before this game. Middlesbrough has also been favourable in the H2Hs against Sunderland by winning four of the previous six meetings. So the Boro will be our favourites to take the lead in this game.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Both of the recent H2Hs of these teams at the home of Sunderland have ended with high-scoring totals and the same pattern is expected in this game. The Black Cats have managed an average of two goals per game in the previous five outings. Middlesbrough has rattled the net 11 times in the same course. Sunderland has also conceded goals in the recent consecutive games, allowing three in the last one.

Correct Score Prediction: 1-2 to Middlesbrough

Sunderland scored only one goal per game in the last two duels and hit the target at least twice in only two of the previous five meetings. However, Middlesbrough has scored more than once in three of the previous four outings. The Boro allowed a maximum of only one goal per game in all of those meetings. Following the current situation, we expect a lead of 1-2 for Middlesbrough to take three points.

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough: Form, Recent Games, and News

Sunderland Preview

The Black Cats ended their undefeated pattern in Championship in the last game with a 1-3 scoreline against Swansea. Sunderland has a total of ten wins and eight draws in 27 outings and is present in the tenth position on the table. Central midfielder Elliot Embleton will miss out on this game due to a torn ankle ligament.

Middlesbrough Preview

The Boro extended their winning pattern with a narrow lead of 1-0 against Millwall in the last game. Middlesbrough succeeded to climb on the fourth position after a total of 12 wins and six draws in the 27 games. The manager Michael Carrick will have an injury-free squad to make a selection for this game.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

05/09/22

England Championship CHA

Middlesbrough

Sunderland

1

0

27/07/18

UK Friendlies UK

Middlesbrough

Sunderland

0

0

24/02/18

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Middlesbrough

3

3

06/01/18

England FA Cup FA Cup

Middlesbrough

Sunderland

2

0

05/11/17

England Championship CHA

Middlesbrough

Sunderland

1

0

Last Five - Sunderland

08/02/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Fulham

Sunderland

3

2

L

04/02/23

England Championship CHA

Millwall

Sunderland

1

1

D

28/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Fulham

Sunderland

1

1

D

22/01/23

England Championship CHA

Middlesbrough

Sunderland

0

2

W

14/01/23

England Championship CHA

Swansea

Sunderland

3

1

L

Last Five - Middlesbrough

04/02/23

England Championship CHA

Blackpool

Middlesbrough

0

3

W

28/01/23

England Championship CHA

Watford

Middlesbrough

0

2

W

22/01/23

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Middlesbrough

2

0

L

14/01/23

England Championship CHA

Millwall

Middlesbrough

0

1

W

07/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Brighton

Middlesbrough

5

1

L

FAQs regarding Sunderland vs Middlesbrough

Who is the bookmakers' favourite to win? Middlesbrough @ 29/20 (2.45).
Who is the player to watch for this match? Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough).
Who won the last Head to Head fixture? Middlesbrough won with a 1-0 scoreline.