Southampton Welcome Middlesbrough To St Mary’s In The EFL Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg
St Mary’s | Championship Play-Off SF 2nd Leg (0-0) | Tuesday May 12 | 8pm
Ahead of Tuesday’s EFL Championship play-off semi-final second leg, BetVictor News delivers the Southampton vs Middlesbrough preview, prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Southampton Vs Middlesbrough Preview
After the spygate scandal tarnished the build-up to the first game, Southampton and Middlesbrough go toe-to-toe again after a 0-0 draw at the Riverside on Saturday. And with home advantage on their side, the Southampton vs Middlesbrough odds just about favour the Saints.
Our Millwall vs Hull preview is leaning towards a win for the south Londoners in front of their own fans. And it will take a herculean effort from Boro to stop the South Coast party on Tuesday night. Even more so as Tonda Eckert’s side haven’t lost a league game since January.
Not only are Soton in great form, their passionate supporters have often acted as a 12th man since Eckert’s appointment in November. As for Boro, they spent 217 days in the top two before their form plummeted during the business end of the season.
Southampton Vs Middlesbrough H2H Record
In the two league fixtures and play-off semi-final first leg this term, Southampton are yet to get the better of Middlesbrough. Which is something worth pondering when it comes to Championship betting on BetVictor’s Southampton vs Middlesbrough betting markets.
The reverse fixture at St Mary’s ended in a 1-1 draw. At the Riverside in the league, Boro cruised to a 4-0 win before the sides played out a 0-0 draw at the same venue on Saturday. However, Soton have the stronger overall H2H record.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough H2H record:
- Southampton wins – 25
- Draws – 18
- Middlesbrough wins – 19
Southampton Vs Middlesbrough Team News
In terms of injuries, Jack Stephens and Mads Roerslev are missing for Southampton. Ross Stewart is being tipped to lead the line ahead of Cyle Larin. Former Teesider Finn Azaz is expected to start in attack alongside Leo Scienza and Tom Fellows.
As for Middlesbrough, they will once again have to navigate without Alfie Jones and Darragh Lenihan. Star man Hayden Hackney is also sidelined with Alex Bangura also on the treatment table. David Strelec, Morgan Whittaker and Tommy Conway should all get the nod up top.
Southampton’s last six in the Championship:
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Middlesbrough’s last six in the Championship:
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Southampton Vs Middlesbrough Predicted Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup:
Peretz; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Manning; Charles, Jelert; Fellows, Azaz, Scienza; Stewart
Middlesbrough predicted lineup:
Brynn; Ayling, Fry, Malanda; Brittain, Morris, Browne, Targett; Whittaker, Conway, Strelec
Southampton Vs Middlesbrough TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Southampton vs Middlesbrough is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Coverage will begin at 7pm ahead of a 8pm kick-off. Supporters can also tune in on talkSPORT, BBC Radio Solent and BBC Radio Tees.
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Southampton Vs Middlesbrough Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Middlesbrough spent 217 days in the top two this season, more than any other club besides champions Coventry
- Southampton are unbeaten in their last 20 Championship fixtures (includes the play-off semi-final first leg)
- Middlesbrough haven’t lost in their last five H2H meetings against Southampton
Top Betting Angles for Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Over 2.5 goals: The last five league fixtures at St Mary’s have all produced over 2.5 goals. Available at 7/10.
BTTS (Yes): Both teams are going to have to go for it. Online at 4/7.
Anytime goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker (2/1), Ross Stewart (11/5), David Strelec (2/1) and Finn Azaz (12/5) are all worth considering
Southampton Vs Middlesbrough Prediction
There’s certainly an extra layer of intensiveness added to this second leg after the spygate scandal cast Southampton in a dark light in the run up to Saturday’s goalless draw. But with the Saints boasting a fantastic unbeaten league record, coupled with Middlesbrough’s loss of star man Hayden Hackney, we fancy the Hampshire side to just about shade it.
Prediction: Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough
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