Middlesbrough vs Millwall – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Middlesbrough welcome Millwall to the Riverside Stadium on Good Friday for a monumental encounter that could define the Championship promotion race.

The hosts currently occupy second place but trail leaders Coventry City by nine points. Kim Hellberg’s side has hit an unconvincing patch. They have secured just two wins from their last eight matches.

Middlesbrough are also winless in their last four home league games. However, Boro have won four of their last six meetings with the Lions. They now eye a first league double over the Londoners since 2014-15.

Millwall arrive on Teesside in peak form, sitting just two points behind their automatic promotion rivals. Alex Neil’s men have recorded six victories from their last seven Championship fixtures.

Furthermore, the Lions are enjoying a five-game unbeaten run on the road. Historically, they have struggled at this venue. Millwall have won only one of their last nine away league games against Middlesbrough. Nevertheless, a victory today would see them reach 10 away wins in a second-tier season for the first time since 1988.

Middlesbrough vs Millwall – Match preview and team news

Team News

Middlesbrough

Kim Hellberg must manage several fitness concerns following the international break. Aidan Morris and Riley McGree both return from long-haul flights. Crucially, the manager hopes Hayden Hackney can overcome a calf injury to start in midfield.

Tommy Conway and Alan Browne also require late assessments before kick-off. Statistically, Morris has taken 44 shots this term without scoring. This is the highest such total in the Championship this season.

Millwall

Alex Neil is expected to maintain consistency with his starting eleven. Tommy Watson and Mihailo Ivanovic will likely begin on the bench after international duty. Barry Bannan offers an experienced alternative if the manager seeks a different look in midfield. Barring fresh injuries, the Lions should look similar to the side that drew at Ipswich.

Form Guide

Middlesbrough

Boro are winless in three matches following consecutive draws against Bristol City and Blackburn. Their home form has stuttered lately. They have failed to win any of their last four games at the Riverside. Defensively, however, they remain resolute. Hellberg’s side has conceded only four goals across their last seven outings.

Millwall

Millwall have been relentless lately, securing four wins and a draw from their last six games. They have been particularly impressive on their travels this year. Matches between these sides are typically low-scoring affairs. Eight of the last ten head-to-head meetings have produced under 2.5 goals.

Predicted Lineups

Middlesbrough Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Brynn; Ayling, Fry, Malanda; Brittain, Hackney, Morris, Targett; Castledine, Sarmiento; Conway

Millwall Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Patterson; Crama, Taylor, Cooper, Sturge; Cundle, Mitchell; Azeez, Langstaff, Neghli; Coburn

How to Watch Middlesbrough vs Millwall?

The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football and ITV. Coverage starts at 12:00 BST.

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