Middlesbrough host Tottenham in FA Cup fifth round
Middlesbrough vs Tottenham - 01/03/2022
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Middlesbrough welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday in the FA Cup fifth round. Both sides are desperate to win in the FA Cup although they have their eyes set on league objectives.
The Boro go into the fixture are not in great form going into the fixture. Three of their last eight games in all competitions between these sides ended as wins. Middlesbrough are coming off of a 3-2 loss to Championship relegation side Barnsley.
Tottenham Hotspur are coming off of a 4-0 thrashing of Leeds United. Antonio Conte’s team is blowing hot and cold currently. Spurs have not won back-to-back games since late December.
Spurs reached the fifth round of the FA Cup by defeating Morecambe 3-1 and Brighton 3-1. Since seeing off Brighton in the FA Cup fourth round, Spurs have posted a record of 2W-0D-3L in all competitions.
Middlesbrough reached the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-2 win over Mansfield Town. They went to Old Trafford in the fourth round and drew 1-1 at the end of extra-time. Middlesbrough won the fixture on penalties.
The Boro have been good at the Riverside this season. They have home record of 11W-2D-4L in all competitions. Middlesbrough have scored 27 home goals and conceded 15 times.
Tottenham Hotspur have a poor away record. Conte’s team has an away record of 7W-4D-9L in all competitions. Tottenham Hotspur have scored 23 times and conceded 27 goals in all competitions.
Middlesbrough and Spurs met in the 2019-20 FA Cup with the game going to a replay. The teams drew 1-1 at the Riverside Stadium before Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 at home. Tottenham are unbeaten in five straight games in all competitions versus Middlesbrough.
Manager Chris Wilder has no new injury issues going into the game. However, Wilder needs the team to end its poor form. Middlesbrough are in the midst of a promotion playoff fight. Recent form has caused Middlesbrough to fall back in the race to qualify for the playoffs.
Conte has four players on the injury list and all four are likely to miss the game. Oliver Skipp is a major doubt due to a groin injury. Japhet Tanganga has a knee injury and is a major doubt to play.
Rodrigo Bentancur has an ankle injury and will most likely sit out the FA Cup fifth round. Lucas Moura missed the team’s win versus Leeds United and is unlikely to play on Wednesday.
Despite Spurs’ form, Conte should lead the team to a win at full-time. Middlesbrough are also in up and down form. Tottenham should benefit from Middlesbrough’s form with a win at full-time.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
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Score
Live
coef.
FA
253639
2
1 - 2
2.88
6°
1.70
5.00
3.80
1.70
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no
no
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