2019-20 Championship – Middlesbrough vs Derby Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Middlesbrough vs Derby kick off? Saturday 11th January, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Middlesbrough vs Derby being played? Riverside Stadium
What TV channel is Middlesbrough vs Derby on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Middlesbrough vs Derby in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Middlesbrough vs Derby?
Middlesbrough – https://tickets.mfc.co.uk/
Derby – https://www.dcfc.co.uk/toptix/en-gb/categories/away
What was the score in the last meeting between Middlesbrough & Derby? Derby 2-0 Middlesbrough
THE TEAM NEWS
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Pears; Howson, McNair, Fry; Spence, Clayton, Saville, Coulson; Roberts, Tavernier; Fletcher
Unavailable: Shotton (Injured), Friend (Injured), Randolph (Injured), Dijksteel (Injured), Ayala (Injured)
Doubtful: Assombalonga (Injured)
DERBY
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Roos; Bogle, Davies, Forsyth, Lowe; Holmes, Rooney; Knight, Bird, Lawrence; Waghorn
Unavailable: Bielik (Suspended), Anya (Injured), Huddlestone (Injured), Bennett (Injured), Shinnie (Injured)
Doubtful: Evans (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Middlesbrough's surprising upturn in form culminated in an excellent 1-1 draw with Premier League Tottenham last weekend, and they have won their last four Championship matches. They host a Derby side who are famously poor travellers, but the Rooney effect can make this close.
