Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(6) 6 Goals 11 (16)
(5) 3 Assists 10 (15)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
26.4 Average Age 25.7
182.4 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(1) 0.8 Shots pg 1.1 (1.1)
(55%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 57% (59%)
(1) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.9)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in EFL Cup.

Missing Players

Port Vale
Middlesbrough
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Darragh Lenihan Out 6.75
Marcus Forss Out 6.18
Riley McGree Out 7.3
Tommy Smith Out 7.49
Lewis O'Brien Out 6.78
Paddy McNair Out 6.79
Hayden Hackney Out 7.08

Team News

Port Vale
Middlesbrough
  • Port Vale have no injury concerns and could go with a similar XI to the one that started the 3-2 win over Wigan.
  • Nathan Smith and Josh Thomas may start in defence and attack, however.
  • Middlesbrough are without no fewer than seven players for Tuesday's trip to Port Vale.
  • Tom Glover is expected to start between the sticks as he has done so far in the Carabao Cup.

Prediction

  • Port Vale ended a five-game home winless run with a 3-2 victory over Wigan at the weekend, with Ethan Chislett the star. The Valiants have done well to progress to this stage of the Carabao Cup but Middlesbrough are the highest ranked side they have faced so far.
  • Boro ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win at Swansea at the weekend. The victory ended a three-game away winless run, which bodes well for Tuesday's trip to Vale Park.
  • With a trip to Wembley in the offing, both teams will give their all to secure a semi-final spot. However, Boro's Championship quality should ultimately shine through in midweek.
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