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Hosts arrived at this promotion clash with only one point gained in last two rounds. As in the draw against Nottingham Forest on midweek they remain in a middle of injury crisis in defense with only Baldock ( def. 19+1 1g) that could recover, while def. Bogle ( 16+2 3g), O' Connell, Stevens ( 14+1), Basham ( 20+4), Goode ( 1+1) remain all out. Strikers Brewster ( 10+4 3g) and McGoldrick ( 9+10 2g) remain out, too.

Middlesborough with only three defeats in last 15 rounds, but in last four travels gained only one point, losing also against relegation material Barnsley in last one.

Team news say guests have only little problems in midfield, with winter arrive McGree ( 1+2) doubtful, while Payero ( 6+6 1g) remain out.

Depleted defence in hosts' field make Middlesborough a bit more favourite at my eyes, but their recent bad run far from home make me think that they could find some problem against a team with quite good home record and in need to win to enter in promotion zone, so a match with various goals scored it is probable.

Guests didn't pass this goal line only in two of last ten rounds, defensive injury crisis in Sheffield should have a role here.

08/03/2022 09:47, read 1649 times