Sunderland vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 16/08/2016, 19:30  by in Premier League Predictions

Both sides are still looking for their first win of the Premier League season. After their 2-1 defeat by Manchester City last Saturday, Sunderland will be just keen to see more of the ball this weekend. They only had 23% possession against City but so nearly grabbed a point but for that late McNair own goal on his debut. Sunderland have added three Man Utd players and a failed United manager to their squad. The arrival of Januzaj looks to be a good one if he can repeat the form he showed with United in the past. Middlesbrough had the chances to beat Stoke in their opening fixture and it was a promising start to their campaign as they drew 1-1. Away form will be important for Boro but they're a side that don't concede that many goals and that could help their much changed squad stay in the Premier League for another season. This could be a tight game between the north east rivals and under 2.5 goals looks a good bet here.