Sunderland A.F.C vs Middlesbrough Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 07

Sunderland A.F.C

D D W L L

16th place in England Championship

0-4

07/10/2023 07:30

Middlesbrough

W D D L W

8th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Middlesbrough on October 07, 2023 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Middlesbrough preview before placing for you.

Sunderland A.F.C are currently 16th with 56 points after 46 matches.
Middlesbrough sit 8th with 69 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sunderland A.F.C to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Middlesbrough, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sunderland A.F.C have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Score.

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Weather

07:30

2023-10-07

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

Sunderland A.F.C

Middlesbrough

2023-10-07 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 07/10/2023

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

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

22/01/2023 08:00

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

05/09/2022 15:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

24/02/2018 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C

3 - 3

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

06/01/2018 09:00

Middlesbrough

2 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG FAC

05/11/2017 08:15

Middlesbrough

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

26/04/2017 14:45

Middlesbrough

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

Sunderland A.F.C

17%

Draw

17%

Middlesbrough

67%

Sunderland A.F.C Last 6 matches

04/10/2023 14:45

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 0 Watford ENG LCH

29/09/2023 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

24/09/2023 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 1 Cardiff City ENG LCH

20/09/2023 14:45

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

16/09/2023 10:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 1 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

02/09/2023 07:30

Sunderland A.F.C 5 - 0 Southampton ENG LCH

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

03/10/2023 14:45

Middlesbrough 2 - 0 Cardiff City ENG LCH

30/09/2023 10:00

Watford 2 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

26/09/2023 14:45

Bradford City 0 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LC

23/09/2023 10:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

19/09/2023 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

16/09/2023 10:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

239

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

176

Avg. per game

1.09

Scored

225

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

168

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 162 home matches

YesNo

127 (78%)35 (22%)

In last 162 home matches

NoYes

117 (73%)43 (27%)

Sunderland A.F.C

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sunderland A.F.C

Middlesbrough

Shots

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

13.65 avg / game

Blocked

556 total

Avg. 4.31

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.36 avg / game

Blocked

604 total

Avg. 4.47

Sunderland A.F.C Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

66269

Avg. 460 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

67962

Avg. 472 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sunderland A.F.C

162

Played games

Middlesbrough

160

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.36

5.32

862

Corners

990

6.19

18.88

3058

Throw-ins

3260

20.38

1.52

247

Offsides

299

1.87

2.01

325

GK saves

326

2.04

Sunderland A.F.C

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.64

266

211

1.32

0.05

0.03

9.88

1600

Fouls

1476

9.23

13.19

2136

Tackles

2025

12.66

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

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Middlesbrough on 07 October 2023 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.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Middlesbrough Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Middlesbrough'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 Sunderland A.F.C and Middlesbrough sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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