Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(69) 18 Goals 23 (44)
(56) 18 Assists 10 (29)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 28.1
183.4 Average Height (cm) 182.3
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(51%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 57% (50%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(0.9) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Middlesbrough
Millwall
Player Reason Status Rating
Chuba Akpom Out N/A
Tommy Smith Out 6.47
Anfernee Dijksteel Out 6.24
Matt Clarke Out 6.98
Jonny Howson Out 6.72
Josh Coburn Out 6.48
No missing players.

Team News

Middlesbrough
Millwall
  • Two debutants should feature for Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon with goalkeeper Seny Dieng and winger Morgan Rogers both in line for starts.
  • Last season's breakthrough star Chuba Akpom has been absent throughout pre-season and will play no part in this opening weekend affair.
  • Millwall's injury issues remain troublesome heading into the opening game of the season with Gary Rowett able to select all of his new signings.
  • Of the new additions, four could make their debuts on Saturday with Joe Bryan and Kevin Nisbet the most likely to start.

Prediction

  • Michael Carrick's remarkable start to life as a first-team manager wasn't accompanied with a fairytale ending last season as Middlesbrough were beaten by Coventry in a cagey two-legged play-off semi-final matchup. The Teessiders have been largely underwhelming in their summer transfer dealings, but this squad should be strong enough to mount another play-off challenge.
  • Millwall have acted in their typically astute manner throughout the summer transfer window, adding proven Championship quality and the exciting talents of Capser De Norre and Kevin Nisbet to their ranks. The Lions have fallen at the final hurdle in recent season and missed out on a top six finish on the final day last time around.
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