Rafael Guillén
This Sunday, Sunderland vs Middlesbrough offers us a clash in which one team is heading to promotion and the other is trying not to be sunk down, as it is in mid-position in the standings. This interesting Championship encounter could catapult Boro to third place to keep on the heels of Sheffield United.
At JefeBet we bring you with the best information on sports betting and Championship predictions, so here is our prediction for this match between Sunderland vs Middlesbourgh.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Odds for the Sunderland vs Middlesbrough Championship Matchday 28 Game on January 22 2023
- Where: Stadium of Light – Sunderland, England
- When: Sunday, January 22, 2023, 7:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Sunderland (+195) / Tie (+215) / Middlesbrough (+110)
- Asian Handicap: Sunderland (AH +0.25, -136) / Middlesbrough (-0.25, -110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-103) Under (-121)
- Both teams score: Yes (-143) / No (+108)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Sunderland Preview
Sunderland did not have the best start to 2023. Indeed, the team drew 1-1 against Blackpool, and it lost 1-3 at home to Swansea. The squad is shaken, and every time it does not add up good results it falls further down the rankings. The team is currently in tenth place, far from the playoff zone.
The worst part is that the team had finished the year in the best way, with two victories in a row and in fourth place in the standings. This speaks to how tight the tournament really is. If the teams suffer a couple of slip-ups, they will slowly fall. Still, the advantage the teams have is that if they win, they can still climb up the standings and play at home.
The bad news for Sunderland is that it is not as dominant at home. The team has played 13 matches at the Stadium of Light and have only been able to win 4 of those matches. Besides, out of the last 5 matches it has played in its stadium, the team has only won two. The team cannot keep doing things that way.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Anthony Patterson; Trai Hume, Danny Batth, Daniel Ballard, Lynden Gooch; Dan Neil, Corry Evans; Patrick Roberts, Amad Diallo, Jack Clarke; Ross Stewart.
Middlesbrough Preview
Boro is going through a great moment. The team has attained 4 victories in a row, with only 3 goals against and 10 in favor, and it continues to climb positions in the standings. Every day, the team seems to improve and find new ways to hurt their opponents.
Michael Carrick has found a great disposition with a powerful midfield. Jonathan Howson and Hayden Hackney are the perfect pivots for the coach. In defense, these players recover the ball, and when they have the ball, they can be great shooters or great distributors up the front.
Chuba Akpom, who has scored 13 goals as a midfielder, is having a great moment. The reason for this is simple: he enters the diagonals made by Riley McGree and Marcus Forss head-on and with speed. Matt Crooks plays completely backwards, and that makes it easier for the British striker to play.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen; Tommy Smith, Dael Fry, Paddu McNair, Ryan Giles; Jonathan Howson, Hayden Hackney; Marcus Forss, Chuba Akpom, Riley McGree; Matt Crooks
JefeBet Prediction
Boro is currently going through a better moment, and Carrick has found a great away team that plays quite well on the road. The team has won 6 out of 14 matches played away, and it has scored 24 goals. That is why we think the Black Cats will lose at home against a struggling Middlesbrough team.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-3 Middlesbrough
