Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.5)
22.6
Average Age
25.5
180.8
Average Height (cm)
182.8
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
1.3
(1)
(49%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
46%
(46%)
(0.9)
0.9
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.7)
(1.5)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.4)
* 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 | 6.52 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Smith | Out | N/A | |
| Marcus Forss | Out | 6.06 | |
| Alex Bangura | Out | N/A | |
| Darragh Lenihan | Out | N/A | |
| Dael Fry | Out | 6.43 | |
| Jonny Howson | Out | 6.35 |
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.
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.