AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Draw and both teams to score NO (15/2)

Bournemouth and Middlesbrough head into Friday’s clash having failed to win their last two.

Both teams have also failed to score in their last two.

Neither side will want to lose given their hopes of promotion and this could lead to a cagey affair.

Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers – Sky Bet Championship MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier heads to the corner to take a corner kick during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on January 24, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Match preview: AFC Bournemouth vs Middlesbrough

The Cherries were held to a goalless draw with Sheffield United.

They remain in 2nd place and are 10 points off the top.

Scott Parker’s side also have a game in hand over Fulham and play them in a week’s time.

Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth – Sky Bet Championship BARNSLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Scott Parker the head coach / manager of AFC Bournemouth during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and AFC Bournemouth at Oakwell Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough suffer back to back defeats

Middlesbrough have suffered back to back defeats in a dent to their top-six push.

Boro were beaten by Fulham and then they lost again on the weekend.

Chris Wilder’s side were left stunned on Saturday as they lost at home to Hull City.

Keane Lewis-Potter netted the only goal of the game at the Riverside.

They have now dropped into 8th place following one win in their last five.

Manchester United v Middlesbrough: The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Dael Fry of Middlesbrough celebrates after beating Manchester United on penalties during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on February 04, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

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