2020-21 Championship – Nottingham Forest vs Middlesbrough Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Nottingham Forest vs Middlesbrough kick off? Wednesday 20th January, 2021 – 19:00 (UK)
Where is Nottingham Forest vs Middlesbrough being played? The City Ground, Nottingham
Where can I get tickets for Nottingham Forest vs Middlesbrough? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Nottingham Forest vs Middlesbrough 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 Nottingham Forest vs Middlesbrough in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Samba; Christie, Worrall, McKenna, Ribeiro; Yates, Sow; Ameobi, Cafu, Mighten; Grabban
Unavailable: Colback (Injured)
Questionable: Bachirou (Injured), Freeman (Injured)
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Dijksteel, Fry, McNair, Bola; Howson, Morsy, Saville; Watmore, Assombalonga, Johnson
Unavailable: Browne (Injured), Fletcher (Injured), Hall (Injured)
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
After an incredibly disappointing 0-1 defeat at home to Birmingham, Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough look to bounce back here on the road as they travel to an in-form Nottingham Forest. Chris Hughton’s side triumphed 3-1 over Millwall at the weekend, their third successive win in all competitions and their seventh match unbeaten. Whilst they will look to get on the front foot here, Middlesbrough will set up defensively rigid away from home and will prove a dogged outfit that won’t be easy to break down. Forest must also be aware of the potential sucker punch on the break that Boro could provide if they throw too many bodies forward. Whilst the result itself could go either way in this one, expect under 2.5 goals with little in the way of goalmouth action.
