Two in-form teams Middlesbrough and Brighton and Hove Albion will lock horns at Middlesbrough this weekend in the third round of the FA Cup. The Venue: Riverside Stadium. Time: 16:00 UK time
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Brighton to win — 1.66
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.82
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Both teams to score: YES — 1.83
Brighton & Hove Albion bounced back to winning ways following a commanding 4-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park, days after their disappointing 4-2 home loss to Arsenal. Although they come up against an impressive Middlesbrough’s side under Michael Carrick, I still believe the Seagulls will advance through to the latter stage of the competition.
Both teams are good goalscoring sides. Middlesbrough’s last four matches ended with over 2.5 goals and Brighton’s last six matches across all competitions ended with over 2.5 goals. For this reason, both teams could get on the scoreboard at Riverside.
Middlesbrough are displaying their attacking prowess under Michael Carrick, having won its last three matches. Brighton are doing very well in the Premier League but are struggling to keep clean sheets. They failed to keep a clean sheet in their last two games, hence expecting them to repeat the same this weekend.
The Boros have won their last three Championship game and are one of the favourites to return to the Premier League ahead of next season, thanks to their new manager Michael Carrick’s influence.
They occupy the 5th position in the Championship and have won four of their last five league matches.
The Seagulls returned to winning ways on Tuesday night with a thumping 4-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park. They have done well in the league this season but are struggling in cup games.
“>Brighton crashed out of the Carabao Cup after losing to Charlton Athletic on penalties but will look to correct their wrongs against Middlesbrough away from home again.
Both teams are in better shape and are ready to get off the mark. Brighton have recorded some impressive wins over the top guns in recent weeks, hence backing them to go through to the next round of the FA Cup.
Because stats show both teams are likely to get on the scoreboard and Brighton are the favourites to win, hence I am backing the visitors to concede at least a goal but still get the win.
Back Brighton to qualify for the next round.
According to some unofficial reports, Middlesbrough do not have any injury concern in their first team.
Goalkeeper: Steffan
Defenders: Giles, Lenihan, Fry, Smith
Midfielders: Hackney, Howson, Akpom
Forwards: McGree, Crooks, Forss
Jakub Moder is injured.
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defenders: Lamptey, Dunk, Colwill, Estupinan
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Grob, Lallana
Forwards: March, Trossard, Welbeck
This match will be played at Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough)
This starting whistle will sound on January 7th, 2023. 15:00 UTC.
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