Middlesbrough FC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Sunderland AFC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Watford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Aug | Stoke City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Aug | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Aug | Stoke City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Riverside Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Middlesbrough FC have won 467 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Middlesbrough FC and Sunderland AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' What a strike from Riley McGree! The score is 1-0.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Isaiah Jones has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 251 appearances.
- 38' It’s a booking for Middlesbrough FC player. Paddy McNair gets a Yellow card.
- 40' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 40.
- 41' Alex Pritchard was booked on 41.
- 46' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Patrick Roberts made 199 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 51' The supporters are chanting for Anfernee Dijksteel. He replaces Paddy McNair on 51 minute.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 61' England international Matt Clarke has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Mowbray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 68' Another substitution for Sunderland AFC to replace Patrick Roberts by Amad on 68 minute.
- 69' Riley McGree makes way for Duncan Watmore at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matty Crooks on 72 minutes.
- 75' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Dennis Cirken is replaced by Bailey Wright on 75 minute.
- 76' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Lynden Gooch has done his job and it is now time for Leon Dajaku to step up.
- 80' A moment of madness from Isaiah Jones on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- 85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Marc Bola. He replaces Alex Mowatt on 89 minute.
- 90' The crowd applauds Rodrigo Muniz as he leaves the pitch. Tommy Smith steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 90' Tommy Smith has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Middlesbrough FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
4
Alex Mowatt ↓ Marc Bola 89'
- 3
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 23
- 25
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Duncan Watmore 68'
-
9
Rodrigo Muniz ↓ Tommy Smith 90'
- 2
Bench
-
14
Tommy Smith ↑ 90'
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↑ 68'
- 28
- 21
-
27
Marc Bola ↑ 89'
-
15
Anfernee Dijksteel ↑ 51'
- 13
Coach
Chris Wilder
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Leon Dajaku 76'
- 13
- 6
- 20
- 4
-
10
Patrick Roberts ↓ Amad 68'
- 1
- 24
-
3
Dennis Cirken ↓ Bailey Wright 75'
- 9
Bench
- 12
-
26
Bailey Wright ↑ 75'
-
8
Elliot Embleton ↑ 68'
-
7
Leon Dajaku ↑ 76'
- 42
- 27
-
16
Amad ↑ 68'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Hayden Hackney | 1 |
| Riley McGree | 1 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Ross Stewart | 1 |
| Dan Neil | 1 |
| Amad | 1 |
| Isaiah Jones | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Sunderland AFC Form
2022-09-05
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Sunderland AFC
L
2022-08-31
Sunderland AFC
3–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2022-08-27
Sunderland AFC
0–1
Norwich City FC
L
2022-08-20
Stoke City FC
0–1
Sunderland AFC
W
2022-08-17
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Sunderland AFC
L
2022-08-13
Sunderland AFC
2–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
51%
Middlesbrough FC or Sunderland AFC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.5%
2 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 0
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 25% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.