2020-21 Championship – Middlesbrough vs Brentford Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Middlesbrough vs Brentford kick off? Saturday 6th February, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Middlesbrough vs Brentford being played? Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Where can I get tickets for Middlesbrough vs Brentford? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Middlesbrough vs Brentford 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 Brentford in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Fisher, Hall, McNair, Bola; Howson, Morsy, Saville; Bolasie, Assombalonga, Kebano
Unavailable: Brown (Injured), Tavernier (Injured)
Questionable: Dijksteel (Injured), Fletcher (Injured), Fry (Injured)
BRENTFORD
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Raya; Dalsgaard, Pinnock, Bech Sørensen, Henry; Da Silva, Jenson, Ghoddos; Fosu, Toney, Canos
Unavailable: Baptiste (Injured), Norgaard (Injured), Jansson (Injured)
Questionable: Mbeumo (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
An entertaining 3-2 victory for Brentford over Bristol City in midweek made it 19 Championship games unbeaten for the Bees and moved them into the automatic promotion places. They may be back in third place by the time this match kicks off depending on Swansea’s result over Norwich the night before. Middlesbrough aren’t in the best of form, having lost three of their last four league games, however a number of new signings such as wingers Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Neeskens Kebano could be introduced in this match to give Neil Warnock’s side more of an attacking edge. Such firepower however is offset by the potential absence of key defender Dael Fry who would prove a big miss for the hosts. Either way, an entertaining game is in prospect and both teams are expected to find the net regardless of who comes out on top.
