Middlesbrough – Tottenham : Preview & Prediction
On the ground of the resident of Championship, the scorers of Tottenham, Harry Kane and / or Heung Min Son, could put themselves in the spotlight again to offer the qualification to the Spurs in this FA Cup. The defense of the current 8th (out of 24) has been suffering in recent weeks with 6 goals conceded in the last three days at Bristol City (2-1), against West Bromwich (2-1) and at Barnsley (3-2 ) this week-end. If the Middlesbrough defense is currently suffering, on the other hand the Tottenham attack is in full success with 7 goals scored in the last three days. The South Korean Heung Min Son, author of 11 goals in 31 appearances in the jersey of the English team this season, has still not scored in the national cups (5 matches) and has the opportunity to redeem himself. Son scored twice in his last 5 matches against Southampton (2-3) and Leeds (4-0) this Saturday and delivered 2 assists. His attacking partner, Harry Kane, scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist against Brighton (3-1, twice) in the FA Cup, Manchester City (3-2, twice) and Leeds (4-0, 1 goal and 1 assist) this weekend. The English international is a man of cups since he scored 1 goal in the EFL Cup and 3 goals in the FA Cup in 7 domestic cup matches then 6 goals in 5 Europa League Conference matches.
Son Heung Min is the 4th top scorer in the Premier League with 10 goals.
Harry Kane is the 15th top scorer in the English Premier League with 8 goals.
Kane and Son Heung Min scored at Leeds on the final day this weekend.
Middlesbrough have conceded 35 goals in 33 league games.
Middlesbrough have conceded 6 goals in their last three outings.
Kane and Son have scored 7 goals and 3 assists between them in Spurs’ last 6 games. This fearsome duo are set to strike again at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough – Tottenham : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
