Middlesbrough vs Sunderland prediction and betting tips on February 3, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 30th round of the Championship, on February 3, 2025, Middlesbrough and Sunderland will face off. Both clubs are among the league's top contenders, with the hosts aiming to stay in the top six, while the visitors are still chasing a second-place finish.
Our prediction for the Middlesbrough vs Sunderland match
The "Riversiders" were somewhat disappointing last season under Michael Carrick. They finished with just 69 points, ending up in sixth place and missing out on the playoffs. The "Black Cats" fared even worse, finishing 16th with 56 points.
This season, both clubs have improved. Sunderland’s new head coach, Régis Le Bris, has quickly lifted the team into the promotion race. They were eliminated from the FA Cup in January, but this could allow them to fully focus on securing a long-awaited return to the Premier League. Their recent 2-2 draw with Plymouth may be seen as a setback, but overall, they have been making steady progress.
Middlesbrough has also improved, though their results remain slightly inconsistent, and their winter form has been far from convincing. After a win over West Bromwich, they immediately suffered a defeat to Preston in the last round.
The hosts score an average of 1.62 goals per match while conceding just over 1.24. Meanwhile, Sunderland has focused on defensive solidity under their French manager, conceding slightly more than 0.8 goals per match while scoring 1.45 per game.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland: Key statistics and trends
- Middlesbrough has won just once in their last five matches.
- 52% of Middlesbrough’s matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.86 goals per game.
- Sunderland has won three of their last five Championship matches.
- 48% of Sunderland’s matches have ended with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.28 goals per game.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland: Possible starting line-ups
Middlesbrough (possible line-up): Glover - Neto, Van den Berg, Fry, Ayling - Hackney, Morris, Burgzorg, Azaz, Doak - Latte Lath
Sunderland (possible line-up): Patterson - Cirkin, O'Nien, Mifem, Hume - Le Fée, Bellingham, Neil, Rigg - Isidore, Mayenda
Head to Head: Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
In the last four meetings between these sides, the "Black Cats" have won twice and lost only once. They also secured a 1-0 home victory in September.
Free prediction for the Middlesbrough vs Sunderland match
The odds slightly favor the hosts, but they are clearly struggling for form. One of the league’s top sides should at least avoid defeat against such an inconsistent opponent (odds – 1.6).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep track of your team's position in the English Championship standings.