Team Characteristics

Middlesbrough
Preston

+ Middlesbrough's Strengths

Defending set pieces
Very Strong
Creating chances through individual skill
Strong
Creating scoring chances
Strong
Counter attacks
Strong
Attacking set pieces
Strong

+ Preston's Strengths

Aerial duels
Very Strong
Shooting from direct free kicks
Strong
Stealing the ball from the opposition
Strong

- Middlesbrough's Weaknesses

Finishing scoring chances
Weak
Aerial duels
Weak
Protecting the lead
Weak
Avoiding offside
Very Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Very Weak

- Preston's Weaknesses

Keeping possession of the ball
Weak
Defending against long shots
Weak
Defending against through ball attacks
Weak
Protecting the lead
Very Weak
Avoiding fouling in dangerous areas
Very Weak

Middlesbrough's Style

  • Control the game in the opposition's half
  • Take a lot of shots
  • Attack through the middle
  • Attacking down the right
  • Short passes
  • Attempt through balls often
  • Possession football
  • Opponents play aggressively against them
  • Play the offside trap
  • Consistent first eleven
  • Non-aggressive

Preston's Style

  • Play with width
  • Long balls
  • Attacking down the left
  • Aggressive
  • Playing in their own half
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* Strengths, weaknesses and styles are calculated from statistics of each player's latest two seasons

Match Forecast

Preston will be shown a high number of cards
Extremely Likely
Middlesbrough will control the game in the opposition's half
Very Likely
Preston will dominate in the air
Very Likely
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.

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