Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(69) 26 Goals 21 (46)
(56) 23 Assists 16 (35)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 27.3
185.5 Average Height (cm) 183.2
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(51%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 52% (49%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Middlesbrough
Stoke
Player Reason Status Rating
Lewis O'Brien Out 6.63
Riley McGree Out 6.65
Darragh Lenihan Out 6.77
Hayden Hackney Out 6.64
Player Reason Status Rating
Emre Tezgel Out N/A
Lewis Baker Out 6.61
Tyrese Campbell Out 6.48
Ben Wilmot Out 6.71

Team News

Middlesbrough
Stoke
  • Hayden Hackney picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Norwich, meaning he is suspended for the visit of Stoke on Saturday.
  • Expect Dan Barlaser to replace him alongside Jonny Howson in midfield.
  • Alex Neil could make two changes to the side that beat Leeds on Wednesday night with Josh Laurent and Enda Stevens both returning to the starting XI.
  • The Potters have four confirmed absentees for the trip to the Riverside on Saturday.

Prediction

  • Middlesbrough kept their momentum going on Tuesday night as goals from Sam Greenwood and Sam Silvera helped the Teessiders to a deserved 2-1 away win against Norwich.
  • Michael Carrick's side have now totally recovered from their miserable start to the season, climbing to ninth in the standings off the back of six consecutive league wins.
  • A late Pascal Struijk own goal earned all three points for Stoke on Wednesday night as they saw off the threat of third-placed Leeds.
  • Alex Neil is still figuring out his best starting XI, but the Potters have now won back-to-back Championship matches for the first time this season.
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