England - FA Cup
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by Daniel Ngulu in FA Cup Predictions
Middlesbrough will be targeting a continuation of their fine run under Michael Carrick when they take on Premier League side Brighton in the third round of the FA Cup. Placed fifth in the Championship, Middlesbrough are one of the most improved sides over the last two or so months, and this coincides with the arrival of Carrick as manager. They’ve lost just two of the last 10 matches under the former Manchester United midfielder. Coming into this game, they beat Birmingham City 3-1 in the Championship for their third straight win and it seems the biggest worry for Carrick will only be to strengthen in defence. Both sides have scored in Middlesbrough’s last six matches, and they have only two clean sheets in the last 14 games. The hosts will however bank on a four-match unbeaten run at home, having won two and drawn as many.
Brighton are also coming into this game from a strong showing in their last outing, where they thumped Everton 4-1 in the Premier League. They are in a strong position in the league and have shown the potential to take on much stronger sides so they will view this as a winnable game. However, it will not be lost on the visitors that they recently got eliminated from the League Cup by a League One side, Charlton Athletic. Brighton have two wins in their last three matches and they too, haven’t been strong defensively, with just one clean sheet in nine matches. Brighton have failed to score in just one of their last five matches though, and both teams have scored in their last three games. In their away run, Brighton have two straight wins ahead of this game, and having last met Middlesbrough at this same venue in 2018 and won 1-0 in their FA Cup clash, Brighton will be looking to repeat the feat.
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Middlesbrough vs Brighton Form
Middlesbrough and Brighton Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2022 - Championship
26 Dec 2022 - Championship
17 Dec 2022 - Championship
10 Dec 2022 - Championship
12 Nov 2022 - Championship
30 Aug 2022 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Dec 2022 - Championship
10 Dec 2022 - Championship
30 Jul 2022 - Championship
6 Apr 2022 - Championship
19 Mar 2022 - FA Cup
1 Mar 2022 - FA Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2022 - Championship
17 Dec 2022 - Championship
12 Nov 2022 - Championship
30 Aug 2022 - Championship
17 Aug 2022 - Championship
9 Feb 2022 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jan 2023 - Premier League
31 Dec 2022 - Premier League
26 Dec 2022 - Premier League
21 Dec 2022 - Carabao Cup
13 Nov 2022 - Premier League
9 Nov 2022 - Carabao Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Dec 2022 - Premier League
13 Nov 2022 - Premier League
29 Oct 2022 - Premier League
18 Oct 2022 - Premier League
8 Oct 2022 - Premier League
4 Sep 2022 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jan 2023 - Premier League
26 Dec 2022 - Premier League
21 Dec 2022 - Carabao Cup
9 Nov 2022 - Carabao Cup
5 Nov 2022 - Premier League
22 Oct 2022 - Premier League
Players list
Z. Steffen
DefenderD. Fry
P. McNair
T. Smith
MidfielderA. Mowatt
M. Bola
I. Jones
J. Howson
C. Archer
ForwardD. Watmore
C. Akpom
J. Steele
DefenderT. Lamptey
J. Van Hecke
P. Estupinan
A. Webster
MidfielderJ. Enciso
S. March
D. Undav
M. Caicedo
A. Mac Allister
ForwardD. Welbeck
Substitutes
L. Roberts
DefenderG. Gitau
M. Bola
I. Jones
A. Mowatt
R. Muniz
D. Watmore
C. Archer
M. Hoppe
T. McGill
DefenderA. Webster
J. Veltman
MidfielderA. Mac Allister
B. Gilmour
ForwardJ. Enciso
D. Welbeck
J. Sarmiento
D. Undav
Most goals and assists
Middlesbrough
Brighton
C. Akpom
(29 Goals)
A. Mac Allister
(12 Goals)
P. Gross
(8 Assists)
Middlesbrough - Brighton Key Points
- Brighton have one clean sheet in the last nine games.
- Both teams have scored in Brighton’s last three matches.
- Both teams have scored in Middlesbrough’s last six matches.
- Middlesbrough have two clean sheets in their last 14 matches.
- Brighton have failed to score in just one of their last five matches.
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Our Middlesbrough vs Brighton Prediction
Middlesbrough and Brighton are coming from strong outings and each side will feel they have the capacity to win here. The hosts are doing well in the Championship and the visitors have been solid in the Premier League. These two sides have scored with some good consistency but rarely kept clean sheets in recent games, which is the reason both teams top score is a good pick for the Middlesbrough v Brighton game.
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