Manchester United vs Middlesbrough – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Sreya

Manchester United vs Middlesbrough – Manchester United hosts Middlesbrough at the Old Trafford on 31st December, Saturday in an English Premier League fixture.

Manchester United have thirty three points after eighteen games and are sixth in league standings with four consecutive wins in their last four games. Middlesbrough, fifteenth in the league table with eighteen points lost their last game at Burnley.

In fact, Middlesbrough have won only two of their previous six league games, losing three and drawing one. Just four points above the relegation zone, Aitor Karanka’s side are in desperate need of points but will be the underdogs tomorrow.

Team News

Luke Shaw is yet to regain match fitness while Wayne Rooney and Eric Bailly are doubts for Manchester United. The visitors will be without the suspended Antonio Barragan and the unfit James Husband. Viktor Fischer has been listed as a doubt.

Manchester United Possible Starting Lineup: David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Matteo Darmian, Ander Herrera, Michael Carrick, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Middlesbrough Possible Starting Lineup: Victor Valdes, Nsue, Callum Chambers, Ben Gibson, George Friend, Adama Traore, Marten de Roon, Adam Clayton, Adam Forshaw, Gaston Ramirez, Alvaro Negredo.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Manchester United vs Middlesbrough H2H Stats, the last four English Premier League matches between these two clubs resulted in three wins for Manchester United and one draw.

In fact, Manchester United are undefeated in their last 11 matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions, while Middlesbrough have failed to win their last 8 away matches in the Premier League.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in five of Middlesbrough’s last six away games, but Jose Mourinho’s side have scored at least two goals in their last three league fixtures. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s excellent form and his understanding with Paul Pogba has been at the heart of Manchester United’s recent surge in form.

Manchester United are likely to win 2-0 tomorrow.