Middlesbrough vs Preston North End: The Ultimate Guide

Everything You Need to Know About the Championship Clash

Team News

Middlesbrough will be without the injured trio of Darragh Lenihan, Chuba Akpom, and Marcus Forss. Preston North End, meanwhile, have no fresh injury concerns, with Robbie Brady and Sean Maguire expected to return to the squad.

Line-Ups

Middlesbrough: Lumley; Dijksteel, Fry, Hall; Jones, Howson, Hackney, Giles; McGree; Watmore, Balogun

Preston North End: Woodman; Storey, Lindsay, Cunningham; Potts, Whiteman, Ledson, Brady; Riis, Maguire, Johnson

Key Players

Middlesbrough: Isaiah Jones - The winger has been in excellent form this season, scoring four goals in his last five games.

Preston North End: Ched Evans - The striker has scored seven goals in his last nine games against Middlesbrough.

Form Guide

Middlesbrough have won their last two games, while Preston North End have lost their last two.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have met 100 times, with Middlesbrough winning 40, Preston North End winning 35, and 25 draws.

Prediction

Middlesbrough are the favorites to win this match, but Preston North End will be no pushovers. Expect a close and competitive game.