Middlesbrough vs Stoke City is a battle between two disappointing clubs this season. Many people thought the two squads would perform better than what’s reflected in their standings.
Middlesbrough had a good run last year in the Championship. The team battled for playoff position and came in seventh place, which was just one rank away from a playoff spot. However, it is a different story this year. The team was nowhere near the top positions and was battling against relegation.
Prediction Analysis for 12/20/2019
In recent games, Middlesbrough is showing good football. All four wins for Middlesbrough came from their home arena. According to sports talk, they earned sixteen points at home. Also, they have a four-game win streak at home. They won their last two straight games.
Middlesbrough will play without Paddy McNair and Marcus Browne. The two got straight red cards in their game against Swansea. As a result, they need to serve three-match bans beginning with the match against Stoke.
According to betting odds sites, Britt Assombalonga showed up in training after his ankle injury. He might be available for the match. However, Ryan Shotton, George Friend, Anfernee Dijsteel, and Darren Randolph remain in the injury list.
On the other hand, Stoke was part of the Premier League two seasons ago. However, they finished 13th after relegation. At present, they are in a worse position as they find themselves within the relegation zone with 18 points so far. Also, the team lost seven games in their last ten away matches.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City Betting Pick
Game time: 12/20/2010 at 7:45 PM
Pick Middlesbrough at 19/10
If you want to bet on football this Friday, you should wager on Middlesbrough. Both teams are struggling, but Middlesbrough is playing better football. That’s why our sports betting pick is the home team.
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