Middlesbrough vs Sunderland A.F.C: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 03 February

Middlesbrough

L L W L D

10th place in England Championship

2-3

03/02/2025 20:00

Sunderland A.F.C

D L L L L

4th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Sunderland A.F.C on 03 February 2025 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough vs Sunderland A.F.C preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough are currently 10th with 64 points after 46 matches.
Sunderland A.F.C sit 4th with 76 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Middlesbrough and Sunderland A.F.C have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

20:00

2025-02-03

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland A.F.C - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Sunderland A.F.C

2025-02-03 20:00

STANDINGS UP TO 03/02/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

21/09/2024 11:30

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

04/02/2024 12:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

07/10/2023 11:30

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 4

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

22/01/2023 12:00

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

05/09/2022 19:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

24/02/2018 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C

3 - 3

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Middlesbrough

33%

Draw

33%

Sunderland A.F.C

33%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

25/01/2025 15:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

21/01/2025 19:45

Middlesbrough 2 - 0 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

18/01/2025 15:30

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

11/01/2025 12:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG FAC

04/01/2025 15:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Cardiff City ENG LCH

01/01/2025 17:30

Hull City 0 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sunderland A.F.C

25/01/2025 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

21/01/2025 19:45

Derby County 0 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

17/01/2025 20:00

Burnley 0 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

11/01/2025 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Stoke City ENG FAC

05/01/2025 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 0 Portsmouth ENG LCH

01/01/2025 20:00

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 Sheffield United ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Middlesbrough

Sunderland A.F.C

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

11 (48%)12 (52%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

12 (50%)12 (50%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

Sunderland A.F.C

Under /Over

(61%)14 9(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)14 10(42%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)7 17(71%)

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)7 17(71%)

/Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Sunderland A.F.C

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

106 total

Avg. 5.58

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

15.04 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 5.61

Middlesbrough Pass Sunderland A.F.C

Total passes

11872

Avg. 516 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

10925

Avg. 455 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.38

6.09

140

Corners

145

6.04

19.70

453

Throw-ins

477

19.88

2.22

Offsides

1.79

2.35

GK saves

1.63

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.35

2.13

0.09

0.04

9.00

207

Fouls

245

10.21

14.87

342

Tackles

390

16.25

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How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Sunderland A.F.C Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Sunderland A.F.C on 03 February 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Middlesbrough vs Sunderland A.F.C Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Middlesbrough's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sunderland A.F.C's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Middlesbrough and Sunderland A.F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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