Team Characteristics

Middlesbrough
Portsmouth

+ Middlesbrough's Strengths

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

+ Portsmouth's Strengths

Finishing scoring chances
Strong
Attacking set pieces
Strong
Aerial duels
Strong

- Middlesbrough's Weaknesses

Protecting the lead
Weak
Avoiding offside
Very Weak
Aerial duels
Very Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Very Weak

- Portsmouth's Weaknesses

Avoiding fouling in dangerous areas
Weak
Defending against attacks down the wings
Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Weak
Defending counter attacks
Weak
Keeping possession of the ball
Very Weak
Defending against long shots
Very Weak
Protecting the lead
Very Weak
Defending set pieces
Very Weak

Middlesbrough's Style

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

Portsmouth's Style

  • Take long shots
  • Long balls
  • Attempt crosses often
  • Control the game in the opposition's half
  • Attacking down the left
  • Play with width
  • Take a lot of shots
  • Aggressive
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* Strengths, weaknesses and styles are calculated from statistics of each player's latest two seasons

Match Forecast

Middlesbrough will score from a fast break situation
Very Likely
Middlesbrough will score from a setpiece situation
Very Likely
Portsmouth will dominate in the air
Very Likely
Portsmouth will score as a result of an opposition error
Very Likely
Portsmouth will be shown a high number of cards
Very Likely
Middlesbrough will dominate possession
Likely
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.

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