Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 23 Goals 20 (26)
(26) 23 Assists 12 (21)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25.9 Average Age 27.5
183.1 Average Height (cm) 180.1
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(47%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 55% (53%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Middlesbrough
Sheff Wed
Player Reason Status Rating
Tommy Smith Out N/A
Darragh Lenihan Out N/A
Aidan Morris Out 6.67
Marcus Forss Out 6.06
Seny Dieng Doubtful 6.41
Luke Ayling Doubtful 6.97
Player Reason Status Rating
Olaf Kobacki Out 6.43
Akin Famewo Out 6.94
Di'Shon Bernard Out 6.58
Svante Ingelsson Doubtful 6.33

Team News

Middlesbrough
Sheff Wed
  • Expect just one change from Michael Carrick on Boxing Day with Emmanual Latte Lath replacing Tommy Conway up top.
  • Seny Dieng and Lyke Ayling are both doubtful for the game against Sheffield Wednesday after missing the game against Plymouth with knocks.
  • Di'Shon Bernard is suspended for the trip to the Riverside Stadium after he was sent off during the first half against Stoke.
  • Olaf Kobacki and Akin Famewo are both confirmed absentees while Svante Ingelsson is a doubt after failing a late fitness test last week.

Prediction

  • Middlesbrough found themselves trailing on three occasions against Championship basement boys Plymouth on Saturday but struck back on all three instances to claim a point at Home Park.
  • Michael Carrick's side will expect to bounce back in style on Thursday, and given that they have won three of their last four league games at the Riverside Stadium, they will be favourites to do so.
  • Goalkeeper James Beadle produced a heroic performance in between the sticks last time out as a 10-man Sheffield Wednesday side secured an impressive 2-0 win against a struggling Stoke outfit.
  • The Owls have won four of their last six league games and now trail their sixth-placed hosts by just three points heading into gameweek 23.
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User Predictions

Comments (1)

 
  • It’ll be about mindset for Boro … should be home win 2-0