Sunderland - Middlesbrough betting tips and odds

Predicting which side will win this match based on odds alone is a complete toss-up. We would say the hosts have a bit of an advantage, but their success is by no means assured.

The visitors are conscious of the challenge before them. To come out on top against Sunderland on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy task.

Sunderland pushed the home advantage hard in their previous outing against Watford , securing a decisive 2:0 victory. While the home win was somewhat predictable, they’ve shown more than able to keep up the pace from start to finish.

Although Middlesbrough went into their previous Championship match as favourites, the 2:0 result still left a strong impression. They had issues taking control of the early game, but more than made up for it as the game against Cardiff City progressed.

Sunderland’s form is fairly strong when it comes to offense – they netted 7 goals in the last three away games.

The Boro don’t seem to have any issues in the goal-scoring department. Their most recent records show they’ve score more than 5 goals over the last 3 matches, so they’re on a bit of a positive trend already.

Last season, the hosts met The Boro and walked away with a remarkable, convincing victory. They’re still considered strong favourites because of this, though it’s worth keeping in mind that some time has passed since then.

This will no doubt be an exciting match because both squads will be able to come out in full force. No players have been sidelined due to injury or suspension, and this goes for both sides.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.75, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.