West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough. Prediction and tip 28/08/2016

The Match Is Over. Score: 0:0

West Bromwich FC vs. Middlesbrough FC Match Preview:

Kick-off: 13:30 CET (UK Time), 28th of August, 2016.
Match status: ENGLAND: Premier League - Round 3.
Venue: "The Hawthorns" in West Bromwich, England.
Referee: Anthony Taylor from Wythenshawe.

West Bromwich FC: Team News

West Brom Albion team is always considered one of middle-placed clubs in the Premier league because after the team was promoted to the highest league, they have constantly occupied middle spots in the standings since that, and stability is its best friend til' now. The club cannot boast with top football players in the squad, however, this fact does not prevent the team from taking away the points from the giants of English football. If we start particularly going into the team squad depth, then it definitely lacks a powerful forward up front who could increase the team efficiency. In two beginning matches Crystal Palace first suffered from The Baggies by the narrow 1:0 score, later they hosted the game against Everton, which was lost by 1:2.

Middlesbrough FC: Team News

By the results of the previous football season in England Middlesbrough made successfully all the way and jumped into the elite league. The major priority they have got this year is to hold onto these positions and keep its registration in the Premier league, first of all. Overviewing the club potential and its current condition which are highly spirited, we are truly sure that they are capable of fulfilling this task and even more. The club management did not afford temporizing and made a few successful deals within their transfer campaign which cost them more than 30 million pounds. Thus The Boro's pack has been filled with such footballers as Alvaro Negredo, Marten de Roon, Bernardo Espinosa, Antonio Barragan, Victor Valdes, and Fabio. In the first two rounds Aitor Karanka's men collected four points and now they bestow big hope.

Possible starting lineups of the teams:

West Bromwich FC: Ben Foster - Gareth McAuley, Jonas Olsson, Jonny Evans, Craig Dawson - Matt Phillips, Claudio Yacob, Craig Gardner, Darren Fletcher (c) - Salomon Rondon, Saido Berahino (4-4-2 formation)

Middlesbrough FC: Brad Guzan - Antonio Barragan, Emilio Nsue, Ben Gibson, George Friend (c) - Adam Forshaw, Adam Clayton - Gaston Ramirez, Cristhian Stuani, Stewart Downing - Alvaro Negredo (4-2-3-1 formation)

Missing players of West Bromwich FC and Middlesbrough FC:

West Bromwich FC: Chris Brunt (Knee Injury), Jonny Evans (Doubtful).

Middlesbrough FC: James Husband (Shoulder Injury), Grant Leadbitter (Injury), Marten de Roon (Muscle Injury), Fabio (Injury), George Friend (Calf Injury) - Doubtful, Victor Valdes (Doubtful), Bernardo Espinosa (Knee Injury).

West Bromwich FC - Middlesbrough FC Head-to-Head Stats:

17.04.10 West Brom - Middlesbrough 2:0
19.09.09 Middlesbrough - West Brom 0:5
17.01.09 West Brom - Middlesbrough 3:0
27.09.08 Middlesbrough - West Brom 0:1
27.02.07 West Brom - Middlesbrough 1:2

Interesting facts and streaks:

Let's have a look at Middlesbrough's latest matches: Sunderland (2:1), Stoke City (1:1).
West Brom's latest matches: Everton (1:2), Crystal Palace (1:0).
West Bromwich has not won 10 halves on end in home games.
West Bromwich have had under 1.5 2nd half goals in 13 last matches.
West Brom have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions.
West Brom have won their last 4 matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions.
West Brom have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions.
West Brom have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches (Premier League).
West Brom have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions.

West Bromwich FC vs. Middlesbrough FC: Match Preview

The upcoming match-up throws together almost equal mighty teams, that is why there are not going to be a lot of goals scored within the regular time. West Brom will surely try to score in its own walls, but the defensive line still remains to be in charge of not conceding.

Our free Match Preview and pick for West Bromwich FC - Middlesbrough FC fixture: