In one of the matches of the 1/8 finals of the FA Cup, Middlesbrough and Tottenham players will come face to face. Will the favorite be able to win this meeting? LiveResult.Ru gives a forecast for this game.
Middlesbrough
The 10th team of last season started quite well in the current season of the FA Cup, where they were able to easily deal with Mansfield Town. "Boro" became the author of a sensation. He knocked Manchester United out of the tournament, beating the Red Devils in a penalty shootout. In the Championship tournament, Chris Wilder's team scored 15 wins and drew 7 times in 33 rounds, which brought 52 points and the 8th position in the standings. After the victory over West Brom, today's hosts lost to Barnsley - 2:3.
Tottenham
Spurs got off to a good start in the Conference League, where the team made it to the group stage, but failed to qualify for the playoffs. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented it. The team performed well in the National League Cup, where they reached the semifinals, losing to Chelsea in London. In the Premier League, Conte's team recorded 13 victories and 3 peaceful outcomes over 25 rounds, which brought 42 points and 7th place in the standings. After losing to Burnley, Spurs defeated Leeds and are only three points behind the representatives of the European Cup zone.
Statistics and figures:
- Tottenham - the favorite of the meeting;
- Middlesbrough have 2 wins in 5 matches;
- Spurs have won twice in 5 games;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the rivals ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of Spurs.
Forecast
I think that in this meeting Spurs will be able to win over their opponent. Our bet will be in favor of Tottenham for a solid quote. We are betting on the passage of the London team to the next stage.
