Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(13) 7 Goals 6 (12)
(9) 4 Assists 2 (5)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.4)
25.3 Average Age 27.5
182.8 Average Height (cm) 183.3
(1.2) 1.5 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(46%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 54% (48%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.3)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Middlesbrough
Portsmouth
Player Reason Status Rating
Tommy Smith Out N/A
Marcus Forss Out 5.98
Alex Bangura Out N/A
Jonny Howson Out 5.95
Law McCabe Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Tom McIntyre Out 6.71
Jacob Farrell Out 7.17
Regan Poole Out 6.42
Josh Murphy Out 6.52
Colby Bishop Out N/A

Team News

Middlesbrough
Portsmouth
  • No changes are expected from Michael Carrick, despite watching his side suffer a smash-and-grad defeat against Derby last time out.
  • Jonny Howson is the fifth name on the Middlesbrough injury list after he missed the game against Derby with a hamstring problem, although Carrick does expect to have Riley McGree back on Saturday.
  • John Mousinho could hand a full league debut to winger Matt Ritchie, while striker Elias Sorensen should return to the starting XI as well.
  • Regan Poole and Josh Murphy's injuries are worse than first feared, so they face a handful of weekends on the sidelines.

Prediction

  • Middlesbrough were unable to produce a response to Kayden Jackson's early strike last Saturday, suffering an unexpected 1-0 defeat against Derby, despite outshooting Paul Warne's side 20-3 at Pride Park.
  • That result will do little to dent the confidence of the hosts, who have one of the strongest squads in the league following a positive summer transfer window.
  • Portsmouth would have been content with a point against Luton before kick-off last weekend, but after Thomas Kaminski was sent off during the first half, John Mousinho's men were unable to capitalise and find a winner.
  • Pompey have marked their return to the second tier with back-to-back draws, although a third looks unlikely here.
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