LiontipsMiddlesbrough vs West Bromwich. Prediction (odds 3.40) and bets on the Championship match
Command Analysis
Current form
The 1-2 defeat to Portsmouth in the last round cost Middlesbrough a place in the top six, but there is no need to be too upset yet, because Michael Carrick protégés are outside it only by additional indicators. But to get into the top six, they definitely need to improve, because, for example, they have not been able to win at home for four games in a row (three draws and a defeat). And in general, in the national championship, the hosts of the upcoming match have won only once in the past five rounds. With such indicators, it is foolish to count on getting into the playoffs.
Disqualifications and injuries
Lanian and Morris are injured and will be out.
Interesting trends for betting
- Middlesbrough fail to win four games in a row at home
- The hosts have conceded in the last three matches
Probable line-up: Glover - Borges, Van den Berg, Vry, Dijkstel - Hackney, Barleiser, Burgzorg, Azaz, Doak - Lette Laf.
Current form
Unlike their upcoming opponent, West Bromwich managed to take points in the last round. The team tied with Stoke City (1:1) at home, and before that, the team lost to Bournemouth in the FA Cup (1:5) with a big score. Nevertheless, one point scored in the last round allowed them to climb to sixth place in the ranking, although only by additional indicators they are able to overtake their upcoming opponent and Watford. In the upcoming match, the Thrushes must not lose under any circumstances, if, of course, they want to consolidate their position in the top six.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ajayi and Daryl will be out with injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- West Bromwich have scored in their last 11 matches
- The visitors have conceded in the last six matches
Probable line-up: Palmer - Furlong, Bartley, Heggem, Stiles - Diakite, Molumby, Fellows, Grant, Johnston - Maja.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:1
The hosts have drawn three of their last four home matches
7.20West Bromwich to score in the second half
In three of the last five meetings the bet was successful
1.81Middlesbrough to score in first half
In three of the last five meetings with local fans the bet came in
1.70Tip and bets
Middlesbrough demonstrate an active style of play, constantly pressing the opponent defense. But despite this, the team does not always pay due attention to the defense of its goal, for which it often pays with missed goals. This was exactly the case in the three previous matches.
West Bromwich also do not sit in their penalty area and prefer to attack rather than defend, and a series of 11 matches in which the visitors have scored is a perfect example of this. Based on all of the above, we are inclined to believe that there will be no zeros on the scoreboard.
Our prediction is both teams to score with odds of 1.78
Bet on the outcome
Three of Middlesbrough last four home draws, and West Brom last three away draws, suggest that there will be no winner in the head-to-head encounter.
Bet - Draw. This bet is offered for 3.40
Bet on corners
Judging from the opponents' recent games, it can be said that the game should be tense and dangerous in terms of scoring chances, some of which will happen thanks to the abundant number of corner kicks.
Bet - total over 8.5 corners. This bet is offered for 1.74
