Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
3-4-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.4)
25.2
Average Age
27
185.3
Average Height (cm)
184.1
(1)
0.9
Shots pg
0.8
(0.6)
(51%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
(52%)
(0.4)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.6)
(1.1)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Middlesbrough
Preston
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis O'Brien | Out | 6.63 | |
| Riley McGree | Out | 6.65 | |
| Darragh Lenihan | Out | 6.77 | |
| Marcus Forss | Out | 6.57 | |
| Tommy Smith | Out | 6.47 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Riis | Out | 6.56 | |
| Ali McCann | Out | 6.68 | |
| Greg Cunningham | Out | 6.3 | |
| Robert Brady | Out | 6.56 |
Team News
Middlesbrough
Preston
- Michael Carrick could shuffle his starting XI somewhat in midweek with Dan Barlaser and Josh Coburn both returning to the side.
- Centre-back Darragh Lenihan has been ruled out for the rest of the season, while four other Middlesbrough players are unavailable for the visit of Preston.
- Ryan Lowe will be without wing-back Robbie Brady on Tuesday night after he was sent off against Cardiff on Saturday.
- Expect Liam Millar to replace him on the left while Will Keane could also return to the starting XI.
