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The Championship always offers exciting clashes, and the upcoming match between Middlesbrough vs Blackpool will have fans at the edge of their seats. These two teams are in the midst of the quest for promotion and the potential rewards that come with it.
Here, at JefeBet we are constantly working to provide the best picks and predictions for this entertaining match. So here we leave you our preview of this match between Middlesbrough vs Blackpool.
We encourage you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds’ providers for this preview.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Middlesbrough vs Blackpool Championship Matchday 30 Game on February 4, 2023.
- Where: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, England
- When: Saturday, February 4, 2023, 10:00 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Middlesbrough (-175) / Tie (+310) / Blackpool (+475)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough (AH -1, -109) / Blackpool (AH +1, -112)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGM: Over (-130), Under (-110)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes ( -115) / No (-120)
Betting on Middlesbrough
On the one hand, we have Middlesbrough who is third in the Championship standings. In 29 games played, they have won 13, drawn 6 and lost 10. This is a high number of losses to be so high in the standings, however, they have scored goals.
In fact, they are the third-highest scoring team in the Championship this season. They scored 44 goals and conceded 35 goals for a total goal difference of 9 goals and 45 points.
In the last five games they have had a great run of four games won (1-2 vs Blackburn Rovers; 1-3 vs Birmingham City; 1-0 vs Millwall; 2-0 vs Watford) and one lost (2-0 vs Sunderland) with goals from Forss, McGree, Crooks and Akpom.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen; Tommy Smith, Paddy McNair, Darragh Lenihan, Ryan Giles; Jonny Howson, Hayden Hackney; Marcus Forss, Chuba Akpom, Riley McGree; Cameron Archer.
Blackpool Preview
On the other hand, Blackpool occupies the 23rd place in the Championship standings, just one place off the bottom. In 27 games played, they have won just 6, drawn 8 and lost 13. Thus, they have only managed to score 28 goals for and conceded 40 for a total difference of -12 goals and 26 points.
Moreover, in the last five games they have played, they have had very unfavorable results. They are winless with three draws (1-1 vs Cardiff City; 1-1 vs Hull City; 1-1 vs Sunderland) and two defeats (1-2 vs Sheffield United; 2-0 vs Watford). These are definitely numbers that weigh on the team.
The four goals they have managed to score in that period have come from Lavery, Ekpiteta, Carey and Madine. This will undoubtedly be a very difficult game for Blackpool and if they lose their situation could turn complicated.
Possible lineup (5-3-2): Chris Maxwell; Andy Lyons, Callum Connolly, Charlie Goode, James Husband, CJ Hamilton; Josh Bowler, Tom Trybull, Charlie Patino; Ian Poveda-Ocampo, Jerry Yates.
JefeBet Prediction
This will be a very tough game for the second-bottom team in the Championship standings, and perhaps they don’t have what it takes to beat third-placed Middlesbrough because of the number of defeats and the few goals they score. Therefore, at JefeBet we believe the latter will be the winner of this clash.
Prediction: Middlesbrough wins 3-1.
