Middlesbrough – Chelsea : Preview & Prediction
We are heading for the quarter-finals of the F.A. Cup, which pits a Championship club against a Premier League team, and not just any team! After defeating Manchester United at Old Trafford and Tottenham on their own ground, Middlesbrough will be hosting the reigning European champions and current third-placed team in the English league, Chelsea. Thomas Tuchel’s men are coming off an important but unconvincing 2-1 win over LOSC this week to secure the famous ticket to the next round of the Champions League. The Blues, who lost the League Cup final to Liverpool, will be looking to make up for that defeat by winning the UK’s most prestigious cup, but to do so they will have to beat either Liverpool, Manchester City or Crystal Palace if they win on Saturday. Undefeated since mid-January, that is to say 11 consecutive games including four wins in a row, the teammates of Frenchman N’Golo Kanté attack this match with a very high confidence level!
Is a new exploit possible for the group led by Chris Widler? It would be crazy for a club on the brink of the playoffs in their own league and who have won only two of their last four games in the Championship, to knock off another English top dog. The duo of Sporar and Crooks, who have scored 16 goals between them this season, will be one of the club’s main weapons in their bid to qualify for the semi-finals. Last won in August 2006, it is time for Boro to reverse their eight-game losing streak against the Londoners.
Chelsea have a versatile player in Mason Mount, who has eight goals and ten assists TCC.
Chelsea are averaging two goals in their last five games.
Chelsea have scored 19 goals in their last eight matches, all without conceding a goal.
Middlesbrough are on a five-game winning streak at home TCC.
Middlesbrough have an eight-assist leader in Isaiah Jones.
It’s hard to see Middlesbrough as favourites against Chelsea. However, in front of their home crowd, the feat is possible even if the Blues have one of the most complete squads in England. Boro can take inspiration from LOSC this week, who embarrassed the German coach’s plan for several minutes with a difference made in the first half. We also recommend more than 0.5 goals from Middlesbrough at 1.48
Middlesbrough – Chelsea : Betting Tips
2-3 GOALS Odds: 2.25
