Probable Lineups
4-4-1-1
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.6)
35.5
Average Age
34.4
182.5
Average Height (cm)
182
(0.7)
0.8
Shots pg
0.7
(0.8)
(50%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
49%
(50%)
(0.4)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.8
(1.2)
(1.5)
1.4
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Burnley
Middlesbrough
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lowton | Out | 7.02 | |
| Jóhann Gudmundsson | Doubtful | 6.58 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Husband | Doubtful | 5.8 | |
| Viktor Fischer | Doubtful | 6.37 |
Team News
Burnley
Middlesbrough
- Matthew Lowton will serve a one-match ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season last time out, which could see Jon Flanagan start on Boxing Day.
- Johann Berg Gudmundsson stepped up his return from a hamstring problem for the U23s on Tuesday and could make the squad for Burnley's next game.
- Steven Defour tends to be selected for home matches and is expected to return to the starting XI after only starting from the bench in each of Burnley's last two matches - both were away from home.
- Viktor Fischer only lasted 12 minutes before being forced off with a knee injury in Middlesbrough's 3-0 win over Swansea last weekend. He isn't expected to recover in time for Monday's clash with Burnley.
- Middlesbrough were boosted by the return of Gaston Ramirez and George Friend in their win over Swansea and both are expected to start here. James Husband, however, may continue to miss out.
In fact only top defensive sides managed to stop Boro from scoring when they played away, don't think Burnley are so good. Both to score and draw, 2-2.
2-1
Burnley 1-0 Middlesbrough
*Middlesbrough failed win at the last 7/7 away matches. *Burnley not draw at the last 6/6 home matches. *Total goals over 2,5 at the last 4/4 Burnley home matches. *Burnley won at the last 8/5 home matches.*When Burnley wins scored over 1,5 goals at home. Burnley condided goal at the last 5/5 home matches. Probably 2-1
draw
Burnley 0 - 1 Boro
Middlesbrough to win or draw.