Based on last 50 matches in "England. Championship", up to 01/22/2023
To build a prediction for the Sunderland - Middlesbrough match, scheduled for 22 January 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Sunderland have played 50 matches, in which they won 14 of them, drew 14 times and lost 22 matches. Middlesbrough, having played 50 matches, won 23 times, drew 10 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Sunderland average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Middlesbrough average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 4 September 2022 at Middlesbrough's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Sunderland lost the first half to Middlesbrough.
1st Half - W23.02
In 4 last matches, Middlesbrough won the second half.
2nd Half - W22.74
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Middlesbrough, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)2.03
In 6 out of 7 last matches of Sunderland at home, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)2.03
In 8 last matches of Middlesbrough away, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)2.03
In 5 last matches, Sunderland scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.89
In 6 last matches involving Sunderland, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Middlesbrough, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 7 out of 8 last matches where Middlesbrough played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 10 last matches, Middlesbrough scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.77
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including midfielder Люк О`Нин, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Дарра Ленихан, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Джеймс Линингтон (England). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 329 yellow cards (averaging 3.3 per match) and 12 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 18% of matches (18 out of 100).