Our Middlesbrough vs Sunderland Prediction: 1-1
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland in the England Championship is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Monday February 3, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-1 for the match between Middlesbrough and Sunderland.
This Middlesbrough vs Sunderland prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Preston vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England Championship defeat against Preston on January 25 and regain momentum. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 59% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 41% | 6 (4) | 0.41 | 20 |
 Middlesbrough | 59% | 10 (7) | 1.49 | 53 |
Sunderland's Last Match – Sunderland vs Plymouth
Determined to get back to winning ways, Sunderland must win after their 2-2 England Championship draw against Plymouth on January 25. In that match, Sunderland saw 69% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland | 69% | 6 (5) | 0.57 | 53 |
 Plymouth | 31% | 5 (3) | 0.97 | 27 |
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Sunderland average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 13-12
Sunderland 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @2.35
Draw: @3.3
Sunderland to win: @3