Probable Lineups
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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
44%
(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.
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.
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