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Probable Lineups

Middlesbrough
4-2-3-1
Portsmouth
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(28) 18 Goals 7 (15)
(21) 11 Assists 2 (5)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.5)
25.5 Average Age 27.5
182.8 Average Height (cm) 183.3
(1.2) 1.4 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(45%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 55% (48%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Middlesbrough
Portsmouth
Player Reason Status Rating
Tommy Smith Out N/A
Marcus Forss Out 6.07
Alex Bangura Out N/A
Jonny Howson Out 6.13
Law McCabe Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Tom McIntyre Out 6.74
Jacob Farrell Out 7.17
Regan Poole Out 6.33
Josh Murphy Out 6.67
Colby Bishop Out 6.78

Team News

Middlesbrough
Portsmouth
  • No changes are expected from Michael Carrick, despite watching his side suffer a smash-and-grad defeat against Derby last time out.
  • Jonny Howson is the fifth name on the Middlesbrough injury list after he missed the game against Derby with a hamstring problem, although Carrick does expect to have Riley McGree back on Saturday.
  • John Mousinho could hand a full league debut to winger Matt Ritchie, while striker Elias Sorensen should return to the starting XI as well.
  • Regan Poole and Josh Murphy's injuries are worse than first feared, so they face a handful of weekends on the sidelines.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
5 Middlesbrough 8 3 5 27
23 Portsmouth 2 6 7 12

Prediction

  • Middlesbrough were unable to produce a response to Kayden Jackson's early strike last Saturday, suffering an unexpected 1-0 defeat against Derby, despite outshooting Paul Warne's side 20-3 at Pride Park.
  • That result will do little to dent the confidence of the hosts, who have one of the strongest squads in the league following a positive summer transfer window.
  • Portsmouth would have been content with a point against Luton before kick-off last weekend, but after Thomas Kaminski was sent off during the first half, John Mousinho's men were unable to capitalise and find a winner.
  • Pompey have marked their return to the second tier with back-to-back draws, although a third looks unlikely here.
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Middlesbrough
Portsmouth
F. Azaz 7.36
B. Doak 7.05
L. Ayling 7.01
F. Potts 6.8
C. Ogilvie 6.79
T. McIntyre 6.74
E.L. Lath 7
T. Conway 6
F. Azaz 5
C. Lang 4
J. Murphy 2
C. Ogilvie 2
F. Azaz 7
R. McGree 5
B. Doak 3
J. Murphy 2
M. Pack 1
C. Lang 1

Match Forecast

Middlesbrough will score from a fast break situation  
Portsmouth will dominate in the air  
Middlesbrough will dominate possession  
Middlesbrough will score from a wingplay situation  
Middlesbrough will score from a setpiece situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.