Middlesbrough Derby County betting prediction

The home team is currently in the 3^rd position of the league, with 30 points won, after 8 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Oxford United, by (1‑1). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Coventry City, by (2‑4). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 17 conceded; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 18 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 8 home league matches Middlesbrough has a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, so they have won 17 points out of 24 possible. There are a few recurrent results in their home matches: at half‑time 0‑0 (3 out of 8 matches) and after the 90' 2‑1 (3 out of 8 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 8 of their 17 matches for this competition, and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 8 of their 22 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Middlesbrough head into this fixture demoralised after a 4–2 home defeat to Coventry. The home side usually operate in a traditional 5-3-2 formation, with Tommy Conway and Morgan Whittaker leading the line. The team’s playmaker is Irishman Alex Gilbert, responsible for dictating and orchestrating the side’s attacking moves. Due to certain defensive vulnerabilities, Middlesbrough often operate in their own half to help cover these weaknesses. Manager Neil Warnock is expected to be without Riley McGree, Matt Targett and Darragh Lenihan, all currently sidelined with injuries.

Confirmed Lineup: Sol Brynn, Matt Targett, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Alex Bangura, Alan Browne, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway, Delano Burgzorg, Sontje Hansen.
Coach: K. Hellberg.