Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-4-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Norwich
Middlesbrough
No missing players.
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Damiá | Out | 6.55 | |
Ryan Fredericks | Doubtful | 7.09 |
Team News
Norwich
Middlesbrough
- Bradley Johnson returns from suspension and could come straight back into midfield.
- Lewis Grabban is now back fit and in the squad.
- Grant Leadbitter could return in midfield.
- Kenneth Omeruo may start in defence ahead of Jonathan Woodgate.
- Jelle Vossen could keep his place in attack.
Big big win for boro
This championship run-in is one of the most exciting I can remember, 8 teams still within a shout of going up this late in the season and all pretty equally matched. Good stuff. Good defence by Boro in this game under some pressure. I'll be surprised if they don't go up, whether it be by automatic promotion or the playoffs cos they can win a number of ways. Bournemouth too I THINK will be promoted but nothing is certain. Has it ever been this close so late in the season?
Fast and explosive start by the Boro. They threatened via both wings through crosses (especially Adomah) and getting in behind the Norwich back four particularly through Bamford. Scoring from a well worked set piece (but poor defending by Norwich)Norwich grew into the first half and start to control posession. However, Boro's compact shape, ability to deal with aerial threats and crosses restricted Norwich to any clear cut chances. This carried on in the 2nd half. Boro were pushed back by Norwich but still only created 1 clear cut chance through Martin that was blocked superbly by Gibson that summed up Boro's defensive display. Boro's soaking up of Norwich play did allow them to counter and were unlucky not to score through Tomlin solo effort on 72 minutes. The best chance fell to Bamford on 84 mins through great interchange with Tomlin left 1 v 1 however his injury/ composure let him down. Great result for Boro as this mini playoff for automatic promotion gets even more ridiculous!!!
it's like a final and boro playing mourinho type football
btts
1/+2.5
go boro