Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.5)
22.5
Average Age
25.3
180.8
Average Height (cm)
182.8
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
1.3
(1.2)
(47%)
47%
Aerial Duel Success
45%
(45%)
(0.8)
0.8
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.8)
(1.5)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Middlesbrough
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenson Seelt | Out | N/A | |
| Aji Alese | Out | 6.74 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Smith | Out | N/A | |
| Marcus Forss | Out | 5.98 | |
| Alex Bangura | Out | N/A | |
| Darragh Lenihan | Out | N/A | |
| Dael Fry | Out | 6.06 | |
| Jonny Howson | Out | 6.02 |
Team News
Sunderland
Middlesbrough
- Regis Le Bris may opt for an unchanged starting XI on Saturday, despite last weekend's disappointing result.
- Centre-back duo Jenson Seelt and Aji Alese are both confirmed absentees for the home side.
- Expect two changes from Michael Carrick this weekend with Aiden Morris and Ben Doak both pushing for starts.
- Jonny Howson and Dael Fry are among six injured players on the Middlesbrough roster.
1-0
Sunderland have beaten Boro just once in their last 14 competitive meetings.
Derbys don’t usually favour the Mackems … 1-2
@Bilcao Love it. I asked last week for you to return to predicting against us as every result you have given has been wrong. Thanks and same again next week please.