2020-21 Championship – Middlesbrough vs Luton Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Middlesbrough vs Luton kick off? Wednesday 16th December, 2020 – 19:00 (UK)
Where is Middlesbrough vs Luton being played? Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Where can I get tickets for Middlesbrough vs Luton? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Middlesbrough vs Luton 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 Luton in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Bettinelli; Dijksteel, Fry, McNair, Bola; Tavernier, Saville, Morsy, Johnson; Watmore, Akpom
Unavailable: Hall (Injured), Fletcher (Injured)
Questionable:
LUTON
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Shea; Pearson, Lockyer, Bradley, Potts; Mpanzu, Dewsbury-Hall, Rea, Moncur; Cornick, Collins
Unavailable: O’Kane (Injured)
Questionable: Cranie (Injured), Hylton (Injured), Norrington-Davies (Injured), Sluga (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Both Middlesbrough and Luton are coming off the back of 3-0 victories at the weekend over Millwall and Preston respectively. The two wins each came at home and it’s Middlesbrough who have the home field advantage here as the Hatters make the long journey up north. Nathan Jones’ side have struggled on their travels in recent weeks, having not won in their last four away matches. Despite such a resounding victory four days ago, Middlesbrough will prove a different test entirely with their physicality under Neil Warnock always difficult for any opposition to deal with. A close game is expected, but that all-important home advantage could prove the difference here with the Teesiders having enough quality in depth to edge out victory.
